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Introduction
Are you looking for a fun and creative way to dress up your Build-A-Bear this Thanksgiving? Why not create a turkey costume! With just a few simple materials and a little bit of time, you can have a one-of-a-kind outfit that’s perfect for the holiday season.
Materials Needed
To create your Build-A-Bear turkey costume, you’ll need the following materials: – Brown felt – Orange felt – Red felt – Yellow felt – Cardboard – Scissors – Hot glue gun – Feathers – Elastic
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Cut out a large oval shape from the brown felt. This will be the body of the turkey. 2. Cut out a smaller oval shape from the orange felt. This will be the turkey’s head. 3. Cut out a small triangle from the yellow felt. This will be the beak. 4. Cut out a small red piece of felt. This will be the turkey’s wattle. 5. Glue the turkey’s head, beak, and wattle onto the body of the turkey. 6. Cut out two small circles from the brown felt. These will be the turkey’s feet. 7. Glue the feet onto the bottom of the turkey’s body. 8. Cut out two small wings from the brown felt. 9. Glue feathers onto the wings. 10. Glue the wings onto the sides of the turkey’s body. 11. Cut a piece of cardboard into a small rectangle. 12. Glue feathers onto the cardboard. 13. Glue the cardboard onto the back of the turkey’s body. 14. Cut a small piece of elastic. 15. Glue the elastic onto the back of the turkey’s body, near the top. 16. Slide your Build-A-Bear’s arms through the elastic to secure the turkey costume onto your bear.
Tips for Success
– When cutting out the felt, be sure to use sharp scissors to ensure clean edges. – Use a hot glue gun to secure the felt and feathers onto the cardboard and elastic. – Try using different colored feathers to create a unique and colorful turkey costume.
Conclusion
Creating a turkey costume for your Build-A-Bear is an easy and fun way to celebrate Thanksgiving. With just a few simple materials and some creativity, you can have a one-of-a-kind outfit that’s sure to impress your friends and family. So why not give it a try this holiday season? Your Build-A-Bear will thank you!