Thanksgiving Candy Turkeys
These DIY Thanksgiving turkey candy table topper bags are the perfect no-bake idea to add to any holiday event. Perfect favors for family, friends, neighbors, students, etc.
A Thanksgiving family tradition
My mom has been making these Turkey table toppers for years. She got the idea from my Grandma. I can’t remember a Thanksgiving growing up that we haven’t had these next to each place setting. Kids and adults love them!
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Candy turkey’s are a must have each year
The last few years we have been trying out other ideas, but I still think of these M&M turkeys when I think of Thanksgiving. They’re perfect to put on the table next to each place setting or to pile in a basket to give away after dinner. I hope you will share your Thanksgiving traditions in the comments below!
Click here to download FREE printable supply list and instructions!
For each turkey, you will need:
- 9 1/2″ square or circle of brown tulle
- 1/2 brown pipe cleaner
- 1″ orange pipe cleaner
- 2 googly eyes
- 6″ ribbon, glue gun or other glue (for eyes)
- 1/4 c. small candies (M&Ms, Reeses Pieces, Skittles, Candy Corn, etc.)
- You can also add about 1/2″ red pip cleaner for a wattle hanging off of the turkey beak. (optional)
Candy Turkey place setting Instructions:
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- cut the Tulle into 9 1/2″ squares (or circles)
- cut brown pipe cleaner in half and roll it up for the turkey head
- approx. 1″ orange pipe cleaner for beak, fold in half around outside edge of brown pipe cleaner (see picture). Can also add small piece of red pipe cleaner around beak for turkey wattle (optional).
- glue googly eyes on to brown pipe cleaner (optional). When we make 50 or more, we don’t always worry about the eyes. (they’re still cute without them)
- fill brown tulle with candy (about 1/4 c.), pull edges together, and tie together with ribbon to make turkey body
- push turkey head into the turkey body
Can you substitute the M&M’s for other candy?
We always use M&M’s, but you can also use:
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- Skittles
- Reeses Pieces
- Or any other type of small candy
If you’re concerned about germs (COVID), you can also find individually wrapped candy like:
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- Hershey’s Kisses
- Rolos
- Werther’s
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Download your free PDF Supply sheet & Instructions:
Click here for your candy turkey diy instructions
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So cute! I’ll be making these for my grandchildren. Thank you for this idea and the directions.
You’re welcome! I’m glad it was helpful. I hope your grandchildren love them 🙂
These are adorable and look easy to make. Thank you for such clear directions.
You’re welcome! I hope you have fun making them! 🙂
My family has made these turkeys for 45-50 years. They are a delight.
That’s great! These have been around for many years. In my family, my Grandma first made them and she’s 100 yrs old! I wish she could remember how she came about them. Maybe someone in our families crossed paths years ago?! 🙂 They are a delight!
I may get our kids to make these for a church lunch. It would be fun.
That’s great. It’s fun and SO easy. It’s also pretty inexpensive. 🙂
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I plan on making this with white tulle and pipe cleaner as a stork filled with tropical skittles for a baby shower! Thanks for the inspiration!
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Where do I find this brown tulle with large enough holes in it for the pipe cleaners. I have looked at Joann’s, Hobby Lobby, and Michaels, and Walmart.