Hand Crafts

Get the whole family involved in carving and decorating this squash goose. It makes a great centerpiece for any Thanksgiving table and uses leaves and other things found in nature.

What you'll need:

How to make it:

Making Your Geese

Head

Wash any dirt off the squash and dry it with a paper towel. Ask an adult to help cut the stem of the squash at an angle to make it look like a beak.

Use an ice pick or awl to make small holes in each goose's "face." Insert a whole clove into each hole to make the eyes.

Body

Slice off the large, rounded end of the squash so that it will stand upright without tipping over.

Display

Make several geese to keep each other company.

Cover the cardboard with the waxed paper, use glue or tape to attach it.

Place your geese on the base, then surround them with fall leaves.

You're Done!

Tips:

Be sure to keep your geese on their base to protect your table, moisture from the squash can ruin wooden surfaces.

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