DIY Thanksgiving Party Favor – Turkey Candy Dome
Get ready to delight your Thanksgiving guests with this adorable turkey candy dome craft—an easy-to-make, charming addition to your holiday celebration!
Transform an ordinary clear plastic Christmas ball ornament into a delightful candy dome party favor that will wow your Thanksgiving guests! With just a few simple supplies and a touch of creativity, you can craft an adorable turkey that’s perfect for gifts, decor, or table settings.
Imagine the joy on your loved ones’ faces as they discover these charming little domes filled with candy or other surprises—a festive treat that’s as fun to make as it is to give!
These Thanksgiving turkey crafts are as versatile as they are fun. Whether you’re looking for a heartfelt gift, a creative place setting for your holiday table, or festive decor, these candy domes have you covered.
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This clear plastic ornament craft is perfect for adults and teens, while older kids can likely manage it independently. Younger children may need a little guidance, but they’ll have just as much fun creating their very own turkey candy domes!
When to Make Thanksgiving Candy Domes
- Classroom Thanksgiving Party
Add some holiday cheer to classroom celebrations with this engaging craft. Kids will love the chance to make and personalize their own candy-filled turkey domes. - Thanksgiving Dinner Place Cards
Turn these domes into place settings by adding a name tag. Your guests will appreciate the thoughtfulness and charm these turkeys bring to the table. - Thanksgiving Decorations
Scatter them around your home or table to add a festive, whimsical touch to your Thanksgiving decor. - Thanksgiving Gifts
These make delightful hostess gifts or party favors for friends and family. Fill them with candy or small tokens to spread holiday cheer!
Why You’ll Love This Thanksgiving Turkey Craft
This Thanksgiving season, the turkey candy dome combines creativity and practicality. It’s an easy DIY project with endless customization options, perfect for all ages and skill levels.
Guests will love the effort and thought you put into making something so festive and personal. Plus, it’s a great way to bring people together during the holiday.
Variations for Your Thanksgiving Party Favor Candy Dome
- Swap glitter cardstock for solid paper, craft felt, or craft foam.
- Use different-sized ornaments (print conversion scales are included below for your convenience).
- Replace wiggle eyes with buttons, sequins, pompoms, or cardstock cutouts—painted eyes are another creative option!
- Personalize your turkey domes with names for gifts or place settings.
- Add a note of gratitude inside each dome to display during the season.
- Change the candy filling to trinkets, pompoms, or coins for a fun twist.
- Switch up the colors to transform your turkey into a peacock! (Find the simple peacock variation instructions here.)
How to Make a Thanksgiving Turkey Candy Dome Party Favor
Now that you’re inspired, let’s dive into the step-by-step tutorial. With our free printable pattern and easy-to-follow instructions, you’ll be making these adorable turkey candy domes in no time. Gather your supplies and get ready to create!
SUPPLIES:
- Printed Pattern
- One 8.5” x 11” sheet of brown cardstock (for the candy dispensing mechanism).
- One 8.5” x 11” sheet of yellow cardstock (for the feet and beak).
- One sheet of glitter cardstock in each of brown, red, orange, and gold.
- One 60mm plastic ornament
- One paper fastener
- Two wiggle craft eyes (3/8-inch)
- Printed PDF Pattern
ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES:
- Scissors.
- Hole punch.
- Hot glue gun and glue sticks.
- Candy to fill the dispenser.
INSTRUCTIONS :
1) Print pattern page 1 onto brown cardstock, and pattern page 2 onto yellow cardstock.
2) Cut out each of the pattern pieces. For added strength, if using a lightweight cardstock (65 lbs or less), you can optionally cut out the two copies of pattern piece #1 and glue them together using a glue stick. Use a hole punch to punch a hole in the center of pieces #1 and #2.
3) Use pattern pieces #4-#8 as stencils, drawing around them onto the back side of the glitter cardstock. Cut the pattern pieces out of the glitter cardstock. To make the turkey as shown, pieces #4 and #5 should be cut from brown glitter cardstock, piece #6 from red glitter cardstock, piece #7 from gold glitter cardstock, and piece #8 from orange glitter cardstock.
4) Use a paper fastener to connect pieces #1 and #2. Fold the arms of the paper fastener flat, and secure them in place with a small piece of tape. To hide the arms of the paper fastener, glue piece #3 on top, taking care to align the pieces so you do not cover the dispenser hole.
5) Attach the half-dome plastic ornament to the cardstock dispenser mechanism using hot glue.
6) Place piece #4 over the dome and use hot glue to secure it.
7) Assemble the tail by stacking pieces #6-#8 on top of each other, aligning the bottom edge, and glue them together.
8) Attach the tail to the candy dome using hot glue.
9) Create the turkey body, using hot glue to attach the eyes, beak, and feet to body piece #5.
10) Attach the turkey body to the ornament using hot glue.
11) Turn over the ornament and fill it with candy. Close the dispenser.
12) Your turkey is finished!
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I scale the pattern to fit different sized clear craft ornaments?
This pattern is designed for a 60mm split ornament, however, if your ornament is either bigger or smaller, you can scale the pattern when printing. The following print scaling has been found to work for the following common ornament sizes:
- 50mm ornament: print at 83%
- 60mm ornament: print at 100%
- 70mm ornament: print at 117%
How do I make a Peacock Candy Dome?
Find the peacock candy dome instructions here.
What kind of candy can I fill the dispenser with?
The dispenser can be filled with any candy that will fit through the hole in the dispenser mechanism. Ensure that your plastic dome is food safe if you are using unwrapped candy.
Is this a good project for kids?
This turkey candy ornament is a fun project for kids! To avoid injury, young children might need supervision with cutting and using hot glue.
The Thanksgiving turkey candy dome is more than just a craft—it’s a celebration of creativity, thoughtfulness, and holiday spirit. Whether you’re making them as gifts, decor, or place cards, these versatile domes will bring a smile to anyone’s face. Don’t forget to share your creations and tag us—we’d love to see how you’ve made this project your own!
