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Pine Cone Turkey

By Sherri Osborn, About.com

Instructions to make turkeys using pine cones. A cute Thanksgiving decoration idea shared by Sandy Paty.

Materials Needed:

  • 1 Pine Cone
  • 1 Black Chenille Stem
  • 2 Red & 2 Orange Bump Chenille Stems
  • Glue

Instructions:
Cut black chenille stem into two 2-inch pieces; bend into legs and feet. Glue to a pine cone on opposite sides at the middle. For tail, cut red and orange thick-and-thin stems into 2-inch pieces. Wrap thin ends together with longest stem; fan out. Glue pointing upward at cone's base. Cut a 5-inch piece from an orange stem; fold in half, then bend again to shape head. Glue at cone's top.

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