DIY Tootsie Pop Turkey Pumpkin

Poke small holes where you want the turkey feathers aka lollipops to go. I spaced mine about 2 inches apart for the top row, but just use your judgement, and for the second row I just poked a space between each one in order to give the feather effect and also so they could be easily visible.

Note: Do not poke big holes. The point is to just allow some “give” in order for it to be easier to poke the lollipop sticks in. You’ll want the sticks to fit snug.

Now you can poke the Tootsie Pop sticks in. You’ll quickly get a feel for how you need to hold it and how much pressure to use. (Bent sticks can be re-straightened pretty easily if that happens:) Just alternate the colors to your liking. The bags of Tootsie Pops I bought had some new colors such as green, which I liked for the feather look.

For the top row, I pushed the sticks all the way down until the wrapper tip met with the pumpkin. For the second row, I left the sticks stick out a bit to give some height, but do what looks best for you.

Create your turkey head. There are plenty of ways to make this on your own. I’ve seen turkey heads made out of everything from construction paper to a wooden spoon. I chose to buy a foam kit from Michaels and had my daughter help. It comes in a pack of 5, so I had extras on hand for fun play.

Display and enjoy! (and replace feathers as needed:)