BLOG HOP & VIDEO: THANKSGIVING & CHRISTMAS WITH MERRY & BRIGHT SERIES #2-4



Ever wonder what happens when you mash-up a ladybug, Christmas lights, and turkey? Obviously, we get a spectacular DIY Thanksgiving centerpiece, bursting with whimsy and creativity!

This may sound bizarre but stick with me because it's about to get exciting. We're crafting outside the traditional box, blending the festive spirit of Christmas with the warmth of Thanksgiving in a truly magical way.

In my video class, I'll guide you step by step, helping you create these DIY turkey favors with chocolate. These DIY turkey favors will add an extra dash of delight to your Thanksgiving festivities and make fantastic gifts.

Let's make this Thanksgiving one for the books, shall we? Lights, ladybug, turkey, action! 🎬👩‍🔧🍂🦃

Stay tuned for more Merry & Bright series coming up this week! 

TRICKS & TREATS HALLOWEEN FAVORS

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Ever wonder what happens when you mash-up a ladybug, Christmas lights, and turkey? Obviously, we get a spectacular DIY Thanksgiving centerpiece, bursting with whimsy and creativity!

This may sound bizarre but stick with me because it’s about to get exciting. We’re crafting outside the traditional box, blending the festive spirit of Christmas with the warmth of Thanksgiving in a truly magical way.

In my video class, I’ll guide you step by step, helping you create these DIY turkey favors with chocolate. These DIY turkey favors will add an extra dash of delight to your Thanksgiving festivities and make fantastic gifts.

Let’s make this Thanksgiving one for the books, shall we? Lights, ladybug, turkey, action! 🎬👩‍🔧🍂🦃

Stay tuned for more Merry & Bright series.

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MERRY & BRIGHT VIDEO

INSTRUCTIONS 

DIAGONAL JOY FOLD VIDEO

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How cute are these chocolate treat turkeys going to look on your Thanksgiving table? 


Would’ve known a Christmas lightbulb would make such a great tail feather? 🪶


I used the Diagonal Joy fold for the coordinating card. I have a video class for this fold above and a template on the instruction sheet. 
   
Which chocolates do you like better? Ghirardelli or Ferrero Rocher?
  

MERRY & BRIGHT & DIAGONAL JOYFOLD SERIES 


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Comments

  1. Cute turkeys!

  2. Marci Parrott says

    Really like your “lightbulb/lady bug” turkey! will be making some for Thanksgiving favors this year

  3. Those turkeys are the cutest!! Thanks for sharing your great ideas!

  4. Will definitely be making these turkeys such a great idea.

  5. Your projects were sooo clever. They always are. You are so very talented and creatiave. TY

  6. Alicia Thomas says

    Super cute turkeys! Great idea for glow in the dark lightbulbs. I will have to go order some before they sell out again!!

  7. Kathy Oertle says

    I love these turkeys! You have such a creative talent and your projects are easy to do!

  8. Donna Gruschke says

    Love the turkeys and diagonal cards.

  9. Lisa Parsons says

    I watched your video this morning, love the turkeys. You are so creative and have great ideas!!

  10. Louise Whitford says

    I love the turkey projects. You always come with such inventive ideas for cards and other projects. Thank you for sharing. I’m

  11. tami these turkeys are so cute. these are defiantly going my table this year. what a fun way to give something cute but an added surprise. love the card

  12. Love the Turkeys

  13. You have always simple and great ideas for making cards and treat gifts. The turkey is so cute. I’m looking forward to making the card and candy holders. Thank you for the video and pdf

  14. Juanita Goulet says

    Love the turkeys, they are so cute.

  15. Mary J Selby says

    Those turkeys are so cute, love the cards too.

  16. Stephanie Muse says

    The turkeys are adorable!

  17. Oh how I love these turkeys!! And so will my 16 grandchildren on Thanksgiving 🥰 Hugs, Roberta

  18. Josie Beatty says

    So many good ideas.

  19. Karen Halterman says

    Very cool usage of the Merry & Bright suite. Love your turkey idea!!
    I went through the whole blog..pretty ideas!!
    I commented on everyone too but not sure that it posted on Shannon’s. Her comment area was hard to find and to get posted.,???

  20. Dianne Rivers says

    The turkeys are so cute and I love that fold, so simple but makes the card stand out

  21. Sylvia Scharf says

    Love all the Fall ideas. Especially the turkeys!!!

  22. JoAnn Porter says

    #stampitcontest
    really cute card

  23. Just love the way you are able to use stamps and dies in ways they were not necessarily intended. So creative and innovative!!

    • Tami White says

      It’s really fun to try to look at stamp and dies (especially) in different ways. More bang for your buck!

  24. RITA Horning says

    Loved both cards.

  25. Denise M Foreman says

    I love the turkeys. What a clever idea.

  26. Mandy Girtz says

    Such a cute idea with the lady bug and light bulbs. Thank you for sharing.

  27. Cheryl Wallace says

    Super idea and thinking outside the box! Thanks

  28. Loving those turkeys

  29. Mary Jo Taylor says

    So much talent! Appreciate your generosity with sharing. Those turkeys will be making a Thanksgiving appearance at my house😊

  30. Karen Kozleski says

    Love, love Love these turkeys!!

  31. These cards were so cute and very creative!! I love the use of the light bulb dies as turkey feathers and the glow in the dark paper.

    • Tami White says

      I like to think outside of the box, Armen. That glow in the dark paper is really special and super popular!

  32. Peggy L Provoost says

    I love that little turkey, how cute! Thanks for sharing all your awesome projects, love them all Tami, Peggy

  33. These are so perfect for Thanksgiving table settings! TFS 🙂

  34. Darling projects Tami!

  35. Paula Brown says

    How adorable is this Turkey! You are so creative! Thank you for sharing your talent.

  36. Donna Sicafuse says

    to darn cute are these darling turkey cards and treats —Great job—cannot wait to make for 8 grandkids and my card making group so will be making 18 cards and or treat turkey’s thanks for showing so sweet they are

  37. Well since your theme was Thanksgiving I’m truly grateful for you showing different ideas on using the dies and punches.I love the candy being used as the body of the turkey 🦃 really a cute centerpiece to the Thanksgiving table .The guest will surely enjoy them.
    THANKSGIVING BLESSINGS TO ALL!

  38. Love the turkey. Going to use Reese’s mini cups for mine.

  39. Joan Ballanger says

    I truly love your unique ways of using stamps and dies. Thanks for the inspirations.

  40. Marcia Bidwell says

    Always love seeing your turkeys this time of the year and these are so adorable!! Can’t wait to make some!! Thank you!!

  41. I love your video and get so many ideas

  42. Cheri La Bombard says

    You always make the cutest projects! Your instructions are always so easy to follow. Thank you for sharing!

  43. Pauline Vaughan says

    Cute turkeys great idea for candy and card
    #stampitcontest

  44. Cindy Menzel says

    These turkey treats are adorable! What a creative idea!

  45. Theresa Dendinger says

    Love your very clever turkey treats!

  46. Cheryl Rector says

    Love this! I think the turkeys made with the chocolates would be great as a favor on each guest’s plate at Thanksgiving!

  47. Very cute!