Craft Your Own Thanksgiving Day TV Parade
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Hello, fellow crafters! Today, I’m thrilled to share a delightful DIY project that will bring the magic of a Thanksgiving Day parade right into your living room. Inspired by the iconic Macy’s Parade, this craft is perfect for adding a festive touch to your Thanksgiving celebrations. Whether you’re using the TV Parade Template from the #TableSettingIsMyLife Etsy store or simply crafting with materials you have on hand, this project is sure to be a hit with family and friends.
Materials & Supplies
- Scissors and/or crafting knife
- Tape
- Glue
- 2 Paper Straws
- Piece of Cardboard
- TV Parade Template
- Esty Link: #TableSettingIsMyLife TV Parade Template
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- Esty Link: #TableSettingIsMyLife TV Parade Template
Step 1: Prepare Your Parade Images
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Color the parade images, then carefully cut along the dotted lines, including the attached tab on the second image.
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Next, position the first parade image over the second, using the overlap tab. Secure them together by applying tape to both sides of the paper along the seam.
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Attach each end of the landscape to paper straws using tape. Leave about an inch on the bottom.
Step 2: Build Your TV Station
Cut out the dotted box with the TV design from page one. Use this as a template to outline on a piece of cardboard.
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Next, cut out the white interior section of the TV design. Position this cutout over the cardboard and trace around the interior opening. Carefully cut out this traced area, making the opening slightly larger than the original for a better fit. Attach the TV paper design to the front of the cardboard using glue or tape.
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Step 3: Set Up the Support
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Cut four 1-inch squares from another piece of cardboard. Punch a hole in the center of each square, ensuring the hole is slightly larger than your paper straws. I used a pen to widen.
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Take your rolled-up landscape and position it on the back of the TV cardboard, arranging it so that the opening is covered by the drawing. Mark the top and bottom on the cardboard where the straws will sit, and also mark the straw where the bottom of the cardboard is, trimming the straw to fit as necessary.
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Attach the first 1-inch cardboard piece by gluing one edge to one of the two top straw marks. If needed, secure it with a small scrap piece of cardboard for added support. Repeat on other side. Slide both straws into the top holes.
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Next, take the remaining two 1-inch cardboard pieces and insert them into the bottom of each straw. Then, glue one edge to the marked bottom, ensuring it aligns with the top.
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Cut two strips of cardboard, ensuring they match the height of your larger TV piece, which should be approximately 5 inches. On the back side of the large cardboard, attach one edge of each strip to the outer side of the inch squares using glue.
Step 4: Roll Out the Parade
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Continue twisting the straw to roll up the landscape drawing.
Step 5: Lights, Camera, Action!
With everything in place, gently rotate the opposite straw to make the background move, giving the illusion of the parade passing by.
And there you have it! A delightful Thanksgiving Parade Adventure ready to charm any gathering. Enjoy your crafting and have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Step 1: Prepare Your Parade Images
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Color the parade images, then carefully cut along the dotted lines, including the attached tab on the second image.
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Next, position the first parade image over the second, using the overlap tab. Secure them together by applying tape to both sides of the paper along the seam.
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Attach each end of the landscape to paper straws using tape. Leave about an inch on the bottom.
Step 2: Build Your TV Station
Cut out the dotted box with the TV design from page one. Use this as a template to outline on a piece of cardboard.
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Next, cut out the white interior section of the TV design. Position this cutout over the cardboard and trace around the interior opening. Carefully cut out this traced area, making the opening slightly larger than the original for a better fit. Attach the TV paper design to the front of the cardboard using glue or tape.
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Step 3: Set Up the Support
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Cut four 1-inch squares from another piece of cardboard. Punch a hole in the center of each square, ensuring the hole is slightly larger than your paper straws. I used a pen to widen.
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Take your rolled-up landscape and position it on the back of the TV cardboard, arranging it so that the opening is covered by the drawing. Mark the top and bottom on the cardboard where the straws will sit, and also mark the straw where the bottom of the cardboard is, trimming the straw to fit as necessary.
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Attach the first 1-inch cardboard piece by gluing one edge to one of the two top straw marks. If needed, secure it with a small scrap piece of cardboard for added support. Repeat on other side. Slide both straws into the top holes.
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Next, take the remaining two 1-inch cardboard pieces and insert them into the bottom of each straw. Then, glue one edge to the marked bottom, ensuring it aligns with the top.
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Cut two strips of cardboard, ensuring they match the height of your larger TV piece, which should be approximately 5 inches. On the back side of the large cardboard, attach one edge of each strip to the outer side of the inch squares using glue.
Step 4: Roll Out the Parade
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Continue twisting the straw to roll up the landscape drawing.
Step 5: Lights, Camera, Action!
With everything in place, gently rotate the opposite straw to make the background move, giving the illusion of the parade passing by.
And there you have it! A delightful Thanksgiving Parade Adventure ready to charm any gathering. Enjoy your crafting and have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Remember to share your artwork and tag We would love to see what you've created!
For more totally turkey crafts, check out our previous Thanksgiving posts. And be sure to check out my craft kits, paper decorations and digital downloads at #TableSettingIsMyLife on Esty.
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