Thanksgiving is a time to gather with loved ones, share gratitude, and celebrate with delicious food. What better way to involve the kids in the festivities than with some fun and creative Thanksgiving crafts?
Pinecone Turkey Toppers
Collect a few pinecones from your yard, and let the kids transform them into adorable turkey toppers. With construction paper âfeathersâ and googly eyes, these turkeys make the perfect centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table. I love how each one ends up with its own quirky personality!
You might give these a try:
- Assorted Construction Paper Pack: Unleash creativity with vibrant construction paper, perfect for crafting turkey feathers and more!
- Googly Eyes Craft Set: Add character to your turkeys with fun googly eyes for an engaging craft activity.
- Glue Sticks for Crafts: Ensure secure turkey assembly with easy-to-use, mess-free glue sticks.
Beaded Indian Corn
String together colorful beads on pipe cleaners to make your own Indian corn decorations. These vibrant crafts are perfect for little hands and add a pop of color to any Thanksgiving display. Iâve used them as napkin rings for a fun tablescape twist.
Useful items to consider:
- Colorful Bead Assortment Pack: Select vibrant beads for creating stunning Indian corn crafts with your kids this Thanksgiving.
- Flexible Pipe Cleaners Set: Get flexible pipe cleaners for crafting durable and playful Indian corn decorations effortlessly.
- Craft Glue for Kids: Secure your bead creations with craft glue thatâs safe and easy for little hands to use.
Turkey Headbands
Let the kids craft their own turkey headbands using leftover cardboard and colorful feathers. These headbands are a fun way to get into the Thanksgiving spirit, and trust me, they make for some hilarious family photos!
May just do the trick:
- Craft Cardboard Sheets: Get durable craft cardboard sheets for your headband base and unleash creative fun for your kids.
- Colorful Craft Feathers: Enhance your turkey headband with vibrant feathers, perfect for a festive Thanksgiving look.
- Googly Eyes Assortment: Add a playful touch to your headbands with a variety of googly eyes for endless fun.
Edible Turkey Treats
Get playful in the kitchen with edible turkey treats using cookies, candy, and a touch of creativity. Assemble them with the kids for a delicious and decorative snack that everyone will gobble up. These treats are always a hit at my Thanksgiving gatherings!
Consider these options:
- Assorted Candy Eye Decorations: Bring your turkey treats to life with candy eyes kids will love adding to their creations.
- Colorful Feathers Candy: Add a pop of color to your treats with vibrant candy feathers perfect for Thanksgiving celebrations.
- Cookie Decorating Kit: Simplify treat-making with a cookie decorating kit that includes everything you need for fun.
Leafy Lanterns
Gather some vibrant fall leaves and turn them into leaf lanterns. Simply glue them onto the outside of old glass jars and place a small candle inside for a cozy autumnal glow. These lanterns are a staple in my home during Thanksgiving, casting a warm, inviting light.
Some ideas to consider:
- Glass Mason Jars: Create a warm atmosphere with reusable mason jars perfect for your leafy lanterns.
- Battery Operated Tea Lights: Ensure safety with flameless tea lights that provide a gentle glow inside your lanterns.
- Craft Glue for Glass: Securely attach leaves to glass surfaces with reliable adhesive designed for crafts.
Corn Husk Dolls
Transform corn husks into charming dolls that embody the spirit of fall. This traditional craft connects us to harvests of the past and makes for a meaningful decoration. I remember making these with my grandmother, and itâs a memory I treasure.
A few helpful options:
- Natural Dried Corn Husks: Create charming dolls with these natural corn husks, perfect for a fun autumn activity.
- Craft Twine Set: Enhance your corn husk dolls with durable craft twine to ensure lasting quality and decoration.
- Scissors for Crafting: Ensure clean cuts for your corn husk dolls with these reliable crafting scissors.
Pumpkin Pinch Pots
Teach the kids some basic clay modeling by making pumpkin pinch pots. These little pots can hold candies or a tealight candle, adding a playful touch to your decor. I love how each pot turns out unique, just like the hands that made them.
Might be a good match:
- Air Dry Clay for Crafts: Create unique pinch pots with versatile air dry clay, perfect for little hands to mold easily.
- Mini Tealight Candles: Add a warm glow to your pinch pots with safe, easy-to-use tealight candles.
- Kid-Friendly Clay Modeling Tools: Enhance creativity with these modeling tools designed for safe and easy crafting by children.
Jar Leaf Lanterns
Transform old jars into leaf lanterns by gluing pressed leaves around the outside. Add a candle, and voilĂ , you have a beautiful light for your Thanksgiving table. Itâs a simple yet stunning project that even my youngest workshop participants adore.
A few things you might like:
- Clear Glass Jars: Get creative with clear glass jars to craft stunning leaf lanterns for your table setting.
- Pressed Leaves for Crafts: Use assorted pressed leaves to decorate your jars, adding a natural touch to your lanterns.
- LED Tealight Candles: Add a safe, warm glow to your lanterns using battery-operated LED tealight candles.
Autumn Leaf Suncatchers
Use fallen leaves to craft suncatchers that capture the beauty of autumn sunlight. Arrange the leaves between sheets of wax paper and hang them in a sunny window. I love the kaleidoscope effect they create, casting colorful shadows in my living room.
You might like:
- Wax Paper Sheets: Preserve autumn leaves effortlessly by using wax paper sheets for your suncatcher project today.
- Craft Scissors: Ensure precise cutting with craft scissors, perfect for crafting autumn leaf suncatchers.
- Window Suction Hooks: Hang your suncatchers easily with window suction hooks, adding beauty to any space.
Turkey Finger Puppets
Turn felt and a bit of thread into adorable turkey finger puppets. These little guys are perfect for play and storytelling, keeping the kiddos entertained while dinner finishes cooking. I always enjoy seeing the imaginative tales that these puppets inspire.
These products might be useful:
- Felt Fabric Sheets: Create vibrant turkey puppets with colorful felt sheets. Perfect for arts and crafts projects.
- Embroidery Thread Set: Add intricate details to your puppets with a variety of embroidery thread colors.
- Small Sewing Kit: Ensure your puppets hold together strongly with a handy, compact sewing kit.
Handprint Turkey Masterpiece
Turn little hands into a Thanksgiving keepsake by creating handprint turkeys. Dip those tiny hands in paint and press them onto paper to form the turkeyâs body, adding colorful feathers with paint or markers. I still have one of these from when I was a kid, and it always brings back sweet memories.
Possibly handy products:
- Kidsâ Non-Toxic Washable Paint Set: Explore creativity safely with vibrant, washable paints perfect for little hands. Easy clean-up guaranteed.
- Quality Art Paper Pad: Capture memories on durable art paper sheets, ideal for handprint crafts and lasting keepsakes.
- Assorted Colorful Markers for Kids: Add personal touches with these bright, safe markers. Perfect for every fun and creative idea.
Pilgrim Hat Place Cards
Craft cute Pilgrim hat place cards using black construction paper and a touch of creativity. These hats double as place cards and festive decor, making your Thanksgiving meal feel even more special. Guests always appreciate the personal touch these bring.
Try these:
- Black Construction Paper Pack: Create stylish Pilgrim hats with durable black paper. Perfect for crafty hands this Thanksgiving.
- Craft Glue: Secure your crafts effortlessly with this reliable glue. A must-have for your Thanksgiving projects.
- Brown Craft Paper: Add realistic accents to your Pilgrim hats using versatile brown craft paper. Easy to use.
Gratefulness Rocks
Gather smooth stones and paint them with messages of gratitude to create Gratefulness Rocks. Display them around your home as reminders of what matters most. Itâs a heartwarming activity that adds a mindful element to our Thanksgiving tradition.
Maybe worth checking out:
- Smooth Craft Stones: Gather smooth stones perfect for painting messages of gratitudeâcreate your personalized Gratefulness Rocks!
- Acrylic Paint Kit: Get vibrant colors with an acrylic paint kit, ideal for decorating your gratitude stones vividly.
- Paintbrush Set: Use a versatile paintbrush set to delicately craft your gratitude messages on stones.
Thankful Tree Centerpiece
Create a Thankful Tree with branches placed in a vase and paper leaves attached with messages of gratitude. This centerpiece not only looks splendid but also keeps the family reflecting on what they cherish most. Itâs a tradition Iâve kept for years and always brings a sense of togetherness.
Check these products out:
- Decorative Branches for Crafting: Add elegance to your Thankful Tree with these natural-looking decorative branches. Elevate your craft today.
- Autumn Colored Paper Leaves: Craft heartfelt messages on these vibrant autumn paper leaves. Perfect for your Thankful Tree centerpiece.
- Transparent Glass Vase: Display your Thankful Tree in style with this elegant glass vase. Enhance your table setting effortlessly.
Pumpkin Turkeys
Combine two iconic symbols by turning pumpkins into turkey decorations. Use mini pumpkins as bodies and attach paper feathers for a quirky table display. My nieces and nephews love picking out their pumpkins and designing their turkey creations.
Give these a look:
- Mini Pumpkins: Choose vibrant mini pumpkins to craft festive turkey bodies perfect for seasonal displays.
- Craft Feathers Assortment: Enhance your turkey pumpkins with colorful feathers for a lively Thanksgiving table centerpiece.
- Googly Eyes: Add character to your pumpkin turkeys with versatile and fun googly eyes.
Gratitude Paper Chains
Create a gratitude chain by writing things youâre thankful for on paper strips, then link them together. Hang this colorful chain around your home to remind everyone of their blessings. Itâs a beautiful way to reflect on gratitude and makes for a lovely decoration.
Some handy options:
- Colored Paper Strips: Create vibrant gratitude chains with these pre-cut colored paper strips. Easy and fun for kids!
- Washable Markers: Let kids express their thankfulness with washable markers, perfect for writing on paper chains.
- Craft Glue Dots: Securely link paper strips with easy-to-use craft glue dots. Mess-free and kid-friendly!
