Thanksgiving is right around the corner!
Have you finished decorating your home?
If you havent, heres a DIY turkey Thanksgiving wreath byMichelle Smith Creations.
Image by Michelle Smith Creations via YouTube
you’ve got the option to finish this beautiful piece in a day.
Its super easy to make.
To create the feathers, she used the sunburst method.
Once youve done five pieces, youll master the process.
Its the perfectfall craftthis season to celebrate the coming holiday.
I love how it turned out, especially the feathers!
Hang this on your front door and Im sure your neighbors will be impressed.
Weight it down with a book and let it sit overnight.
Step 2:
Paint the turkey with your preferred color.
For the eye, use a marker.
Step 3:
Place the wreath on top of the plastic canvas and trace the inner circle.
Cut it out and attach it to the center of the wreath using nylon ties.
Put one zip tie on each crossbar.
Once done, trim them.
Step 4:
Attach your turkey to the wreath.
Take your marker and trace it on the center plastic canvas.
Attach it using a floral wire and pipe cleaners.
Step 5:
Attach 5 zip ties to the second ring from the center.
Cut the mesh into 10-inch strips.
Step 6:
Make the first row.
Get one strip from the colored mesh, grab diagonal corners, and slightly pull.
Fold the bottom and top corners a little bit.
Take both sections and bring them to the middle, then scrunch right in the center.
Take those two and bring them together.
This is called the sunburst method.
Turn it over you want the cut sides down.
Slide it into the zip tie and get it nice and tight.
See the photo below for reference.
You will need about about 20 bundles.
Step 7:
Make the second row.
Do the same sunburst method with the jute mesh and attach them to the plastic canvas.
They should be a few inches away from the second ring from the center.
The first layer should still be visible when you lay the second layer.
confirm not to cover the turkey part.
You will need about 23 bundles.
Step 8:
Make the eight remaining checkered mash on the third layer spacing them evenly.
Lastly, add the fourth layer with the 6 bundles of jute-colored mesh.
Step 9:
Paint the turkey with finishing wax.
Once dry, attach the turkey.
