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How to Make Paper Thanksgiving Table Toys

Many people wonder how to keep the kids at the children’s Thanksgiving table entertained. Sure, you will have the Thanksgiving meal which will occupy them for a little bit. But, what about all the other time they will spend at the table? How do you keep them entertained and safe from boredom? Well, today I have a craft for you and the children that will keep the little ones entertained. In this post I will show you how to make Paper Thanksgiving Table Toys. This will surely keep them happy…. for a little while anyway.

How to Make a Thanksgiving Candle

Today I’m going to continue with some Thanksgiving crafts by showing you how to make a Thanksgiving candle. This candle is very easy to make, but it turns out beautifully. You will see how just by adding some seeds to an average candle can make it into something spectacular. Make a bunch of these and add them to your Thanksgiving table or put them around the house as Thanksgiving decorations. Either way it will look beautiful. So, let’s get started.

How to Make Thanksgiving Napkin Rings

People are always wondering how they can make their Thanksgiving festive, but unique at the same time. In today’s craft I will show you how to do just that. In this post I will show you how to make Thanksgiving napkin rings made out of walnut shells. And, inside these walnut shells your guests will find a nice surprise…. a thank you from you. This is a simple yet fun craft that you and the kids will enjoy making. Your guests will love these. So, let’s get started.

How to Make a Cornucopia Silverware Holder

Thanksgiving is coming up quickly. But, don’t stress you still have plenty of time to make your Thanksgiving festivities unique. Today I will show you how to make Cornucopia Silverware Holders for your Thanksgiving table. These Thanksgiving silverware holders are in the shape of a cornucopia…. they are the perfect shape and size to hold your silverware. This is a great way not only to add a Thanksgiving flair to your dinner table, but it is also a great way to keep all the silverware in place. So, let’s get started.

My Favorite Mayflower Craft Ideas for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving will be here in no time at all. And, one of the lessons we try to teach our children about the Thanksgiving Holiday is the Pilgrims and the Mayflower. What I found during lessons is that teaching them visually is the easiest way to get them to understand…. hence doing a craft. So, today I thought I would show you my Favorite Mayflower Craft Ideas for Thanksgiving. I found these Mayflower crafts while searching the internet. They are all really incredible and a ton of fun. Surely, you will be able to find some Mayflower craft ideas from this list….. use them to help teach your children about the Pilgrims and their travel on the Mayflower.

How to Make a Decorative Corn Filled with Treats for Thanksgiving

Today I am going to continue with the fun Thanksgiving crafts. In this post I’m going to show you how to make a decorative corn filled with treats for Thanksgiving. If you are having Thanksgiving dinner at your house then this is a great craft for you. You can make these treat filled corns for the children attending your Thanksgiving feast. Sure, they can’t eat the treats before dinner, but these festive corns will be perfect for the children to take home with them. They will truly get a kick of out them. So, let’s get started.

Giving Thanks Thanksgiving Crafts Roundup

Thanksgiving is coming up quickly. This month wouldn’t it be a great idea to fill it with crafts that remind us what this Holiday is all about….. being thankful. We all have so much to be thankful for. So, in this link roundup I have scoured the internet to find crafts that all have to do with being thankful. Each craft is a lot of fun and all can be used as a Thanksgiving decoration…. but most of all they remind us to be thankful. With these crafts you will be doing them as a family…. and family is one of the most important reasons to be thankful. So, get ready to spend some time looking at some amazing Thanksgiving “Giving Thanks” Crafts….. you are sure to find one that you will love.

How to Make Paper Log Cabins for Thanksgiving

Whether you want to teach your children about the Pilgrims or whether you are just looking for some Thanksgiving decorations to put around the house…. I have a great Thanksgiving craft for you. Today I’m going to show you how to make Paper Log Cabins for Thanksgiving. This would be a great craft to help teach your children about Thanksgiving and how important the Pilgrims were to that…. plus, the craft is a lot of fun. Use the finished Log Cabin to put around the house as a Thanksgiving decoration. Let’s get started.

How to Make Wigwams and Canoes for Thanksgiving

Today I’m going to show you how to Make Wigwams and Canoes for Thanksgiving. These items are perfect to use as decorations for Thanksgiving. Actually, add these items to our Indian Village Craft and have an entire Indian Village to Display for Thanksgiving. Wouldn’t that be wonderful? You can use both of these crafts to talk about the Native Americans and what they have given our Country. Remind the children about the story of Thanksgiving. Do a fun craft and a wonderful lesson at the same time.

How to make a Hay Decoration for Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, but it’s not too late to make a decoration for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Today I will show you how to make a Hay Decoration for Thanksgiving. Made out of yellow paper and thick thread this Hay decoration is sure to be a huge hit for Thanksgiving. And, the best part…. you can say you made this decoration yourself. So, let’s get started.

How to Make a Log Cabin Paper Sculpture

For the past few days I have been showing you how to make different Thanksgiving crafts. Well, today I’m going to continue with the Thanksgiving fun by showing you how to make a Log Cabin Paper Sculpture. This is a fun craft and will show you how creative you can be. Made from magazines or newspaper this is a clever craft perfect for the Thanksgiving season.

How to Make a Indian Girl out of Paper with Printable Foldable Papercraft

Well, earlier today we made an Indian boy out of paper. It would make sense that I would post an Indian girl next. If you thought that, you are absolutely right. Indians were a very important part of Thanksgiving happening at all. They taught the Pilgrims how to grow food…. before that the Pilgrims were starving to death. After the Indians taught the Pilgrims how to grow food we had an amazing harvest and that’s how Thanksgiving came about. So, let’s make our Indian Girl out of paper.

How to Make an Indian Boy out of Paper with Printable Foldable Papercraft

The Indians were an important part of the first Thanksgiving. After all, if it wasn’t for the Indians the Pilgrims wouldn’t have had such a wonderful Harvest back in 1621. And, if there was no harvest there would have been no Thanksgiving. The Indians taught the Pilgrims how, what and where to plant the food. So, today I’m going to show you how to make an Indian Boy out of Paper.

How to Make a Pilgrim Boy out of Paper with Printable Foldable Papercraft

I have a paper craft that is perfect for kids of all ages…. even the youngest of children. In this post I’m going to show you how to make a Pilgrim Boy out of Paper. Just use the included template, cut and paste… that’s it. And, don’t be fooled by the ease of this craft…. it is still a ton of fun Keep an eye out for other Thanksgiving paper crafts as I will be showing you how to make a Pilgrim girl, Indian boy and even an Indian girl.

How to Make Handprint Turkeys – 4 Methods

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One of the easiest and most effective ways to show children how to draw a Turkey is to have them trace their hand. That method was used when I was a child and they still do it now. Today I will show you 4 methods to make a Turkey…. all using the children’s handprint. Try all 4 methods and see which handprint turkey you like best. I can’t help myself…. I love them all.

How to Make Stand-up Paper Turkeys

Today we are going to make Stand-up Turkeys made out of paper. This is a great craft for young children as there are a limited amount of steps. However children of all ages will enjoy this craft. These will be great little turkeys for decorating the Thanksgiving table for your big Turkey Day celebration.