Yippee! Autumn is officially in full swing. It is the best season of them all because it brings with it cool crisp weather, beautiful colors in nature and the blessing of the harvest. Sometimes the harvest is actual farmed foods. Sometimes the harvest is the growth in the spirit that carries one through the wintertime. Whatever reason you choose to create a celebration calls for a wreath to decorate your …
Thanksgiving Gratitude Turkey Coloring Printable Gratitude is simply the art of be grateful. A grateful heart is a happy one. Practicing gratitude daily is a great idea but definitely should be reinforced during the autumn season. While the traditional views of the first Thanksgiving might be a little out of date, the idea of finding all reasons possible to be grateful is always going to be in style. Download the …
I whipped up a little Thanksgiving decor pallet sign art today using the amazing kits from MindWare. I love that EVERYTHING you need to make a masterpiece is in the kit. If you follow along on my blog or any of my social media accounts then you already know that I am huge fan of celebrating all the things. I like to make most of my decor and include my …
This DIY family gratitude journal is a fabulous way to keep track of thoughts and memories through the years. Each November, put it back out and let everyone write in it about the things in their life that they appreciate and are thankful about. It is super fun to go back and read in years later as times change, kids grow and awareness heightens. This post is sponsored by Xyron …
Darling Thanksgiving Paper Craft Garland This Darling Thanksgiving Paper Craft Garland is a great way to kick of the season of gratitude and joy. It is fairly simple to create and a great project for beginning paper crafters (and kids)! Before I share the how tos for making the garland, I want to give you a great big set of FREE Thanksgiving printables and activities. AND HERE is another great …
These DIY squishies for the Thanksgiving kids’ table are darling and supportive in creating a quieter and calmer dining experience. The special foam designed by Fairfield World works great for this project and can be found at local craft stores. Squishies are all the rage with kiddos right now in a pretty big age range so these are fabulous for most all ages. The big bonus is that while they …
Cute Little Thanksgiving Drummy and Bread Garland This cute little Thanksgiving drummy and bread garland is simply so adorable and fun. I love it because it is so kidlike and decorative. To make the garland you will need the following supplies and tools: Kunin Group Corduroy Felt (Browns, Black and White) Ellison/Sizzix Dies (Food: Meats and Poultry, Food: Grains) Black Embroidery Floss.Needle Scissors Ribbon Felt Glue Start by cutting out …
I don’t know about your kiddos, but most of the ones I know are not big fans of Thanksgiving stuffing. This sweet maraschino cherry stuffing for Thanksgiving is a game changer. It is super yummy and has a touch of sweet that makes it delicious for kiddos. Whether cooked inside a turkey (makes it much more moist) or in a baking dish, it is sure to be a hit. This …
These clay pumpkin place card holders are great for the Thanksgiving table AND the Halloween table too. I love them because kids can make them and be a part of creating the decorations and the festivities. This post is sponsored by Sculpey but the ideas and opinions are my own. This is the first in a series of posts sharing ideas for Thanksgiving and autumn. I hope you are inspired …
Glue art is always a hit with kids. This Elmers Glue turkey decoration is super fun and festive. You will need: Elmers Glue Watercolor Paper Watercolor Paints Brushes The trick is to doodle your turkey with glue several hours before painting. If you are in need of doodle support, you can trace your hand. The glue has to be dry for it to work. Watercolors work the best for filling …