How to Make a Turkey Shelf Sitter using Cricut
I love to decorate with shelf sitters and Thanksgiving is the perfect time. This tutorial comes with a free SVG on How to Make a Turkey Shelf Sitter using Cricut. This was a fun little project to design and make for this Thanksgiving season. It didn’t take long at all and the beauty of this project is that there is a stand that goes with it so it sits up perfectly. I used my Cricut for my turkey shelf sitter but you could use another cutting machine or cut it out by hand f you like. If you would like more paper crafting projects like this one head over to my paper crafting page.
I used the dotted Swiss fall flair pack cardstock bundle from 12 x 12 Cardstock Shop for my project. I loved the color and the texture of this cardstock for this project. This post contains affiliate links that if you click on the and Mae a purchase I will receive a call commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
What you will Need: How to Make a Turkey Shelf Sitter using Cricut
- SVG you can get by clicking on this link
- Autumn colors of cardstock that you can get at 12 x 12 cardstock shop
- Craft Glue — I use Bearly Art
- Cricut or other cutting machine
- Scoring blade or Scoring stylus
Step 1: Download and Upload the SVG
Download the SVG to your computer and then upload it to design space. if you are unaware of how to accomplish this check out this video.
Step 2: Change the Cut Lines to Score
First, highlight everything and click ungroup in the top right of the layers panel. On the stand piece that looks like a ladder change the vertical lines from cut lines to score lines by highlighting the cut lines in the layers panel while holding the shift key. go to the operations dropdown menu and change them from cut to score. Then, click attach at the bottom of the layers panel.
Step 3: Color Sync the Colors
Click cool sync on the top right of the layers panel. Drag and drop the various colors so that the reds are the same, the blacks are the same etc.
Step 4: Cut out the Pieces
Using your cutting machine or by hand cut out the pieces following the prompts. I use a Cricut Design Space.
Step 5: Put it Together
Using your Craft Glue add the buttons to the front of the turkey body.
Step 6: Add the Face
Add the face pieces using your craft glue.
Step 7: Add the Hat
Place the hat on the top of the turkey body using craft glue. Add the hat band and the buckle to the hat in the same way.
Step 8: Glue the Feathers
Glue the feathers one at a time in alternating colors to the back of the turkey body as shown.
Step 9: Create the Stand
Fold the stand piece at all of the score lines. Fold the piece in half so that the stand creates a triangle shape. Glue the bottom folded pieces together to form the stand.
Step 10: Glue the Stand to the Turkey
Using your craft glue, attach the stand to the back of the turkey so that it sits up on its own. You have now finished your turkey shelf sitter. Make them in different sizes and enjoy.
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