The Hilarious DIY Thanksgiving Garland You'll Want To Try In Your Home
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Thanksgiving is one of those beautiful holidays where you share what you love about your life and the people in it. It doesn't need to be completely dedicated to thoughtful well-wishes, however. There's plenty of room for silliness and fun as well. This is where it comes in handy to have a crafty side, and what's craftier than a bunch of paper turkey cutouts strung together on ribbon with the faces of your friends, coworkers, or family members stuck onto them? If you're looking for budget-friendly ways to decorate for Thanksgiving celebrations, this DIY is a great place to start, and it definitely won't break the bank.
To get this project rolling, all you need is a printout of a turkey body you like. It can be a fully feathered fowl, or a plucked bird resembling dinner. The hilarious part comes in the form of your personal photos. Headshots of your chosen tributes are cut out and glued onto each body. The result is a colorful and sensationally silly banner to share with loved ones as you enjoy the holiday. This is completely customizable. Instead of hanging them, make them into name cards and DIY personalized Thanksgiving table decor your guests will be so grateful for (and have a good laugh over). The sky is the limit with this affordable activity.
Putting together your funny festive garland
To get started on this project, you'll need to gather a few supplies, including a glue gun, scissors, printed headshots of your friends or family members, and your chosen material for the cutouts. Paper is fine, or you can use a fabric product, like the BOUBONI soft felt sheets, for a more durable banner. Pick up a turkey stencil at your local craft store or print a free template you found online, and don't forget string or twine. A themed ribbon like HairBow Center's "gobble gobble" design is a perfect fit for this DIY. With your materials ready, it's time to make some craft magic happen.
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Cut out your turkeys on the base material you've chosen. If you're working with fabric, it's a good idea to pin the stencil on as you cut, as it may move around. Cut out the headshots so they can be connected to the tops. Use hot glue to secure the two pieces together, and repeat the process for the remaining cutouts. Finally, connect them all with ribbon and hang. You can modify this activity by adding glitter, sequins, painted wooden cutouts instead of paper or fabric ones, or by placing each bird on a plate as a guest place setting. If you've been pondering how to prep your home to host the perfect Thanksgiving, this is just the place to start. This fun decor will give everyone something to talk about and bring a smile to your event, without overspending on decorations.