Crafting Ideas for a Spectacular Thanksgiving Home

As the beloved feasting holiday approaches, many families are eagerly preparing for the festivities by bringing out their trusty craft supplies. Whether you're seeking a simple way to unwind or a budget-friendly activity, these quick and delightful Thanksgiving crafts are perfect for the occasion. Not only can they be completed in under 30 minutes, but they also require no special tools or skills, making them suitable for both novice and experienced crafters. Best of all, these crafts will create cherished memories for years to come. Read on to discover these "gourd-eous" craft ideas!

Thanksgiving Craft Idea #1: 'I Love You' Fall Garland

This kid-friendly craft serves as a charming reminder of the importance of each family member. With its versatility, you can easily customize it with different shades of paper, ribbon styles, fasteners, and more. Follow the steps below to create this heartwarming garland for your home.

Estimated Completion Time: 15-30 minutes

Supplies Needed:

• Orange paper
• Green paper
• Pen
• Scissors (with adult supervision)
• Hole punch (with adult supervision)
• Brass fasteners
• Glue
• Ribbon of your choice
• Stapler (with adult supervision)

Instructions:

1. Take an orange piece of paper and a pen, and ask each family member to write down one reason why they love each other. Once everyone has finished, have each person read their paper out loud.
2. Cut out the paper strips and sort them into piles—one for all the reasons people love Dad, one for Mom, and so on.
3. Punch a hole at the top and bottom of each pile of strips.
4. Insert a brass fastener into both holes to secure each pile.
5. Fan out the strips to create a spherical shape resembling a pumpkin.
6. Cut and fold a green strip of paper to make a stem.
7. Attach the green paper to the top of your pumpkin with glue and allow it to dry.
8. Once dry, staple each pumpkin stem onto a ribbon.
9. Hang your ribbon and admire your finished garland!

Thanksgiving Craft Idea #2: Toilet Paper Tube Turkey

If you've been saving your toilet paper tubes for a special occasion, now is the time to put them to use! This incredibly simple craft will keep your kids entertained while encouraging their creativity. It's the perfect kid-friendly decoration for the Thanksgiving table or mantelpiece. Follow the steps below to create your own tube turkey.

Estimated Completion Time: 10-15 minutes

Supplies Needed:

• Half of a toilet paper roll (turkey's body)
• Brown card stock (turkey's head, cut into a 1-inch hole)
• 2 googly eyes
• Orange card stock (beak, in the shape of a triangle)
• Red card stock (gobble, in the shape of an oval)
• 5 different colors or patterns of paper (feathers)
• Non-toxic glue (with adult supervision)
• Scissors (with adult supervision)

Instructions:

1. Create the turkey's face using the round brown paper, googly eyes, beak, and gobble.
2. Cut the scrap paper into feathers, approximately 1/2 inch wide and 3 inches long.
3. Attach the feathers to the back of the toilet paper tube using glue.
4. Affix the head to the front of the toilet paper tube with glue.
5. Admire your completed tube turkey!

Thanksgiving Craft Idea #3: Turkey-Themed Dinner Glasses

This craft is a timeless favorite. Not only are these turkey-themed glasses fun to drink from, but they also serve as a gentle reminder for kids to express gratitude. They can write things they're thankful for on the turkey tail's feathers or place notes of gratitude inside the cup leading up to Turkey Day. Follow the steps below to create these charming cups for your home.

Estimated Completion Time: 15-30 minutes

Supplies Needed:

• Orange paper
• Yellow paper
• Brown paper
• Red paper
• Disposable cups
• Googly eyes (optional)
• Scissors or pattern scissors (with adult supervision)
• Glue (with adult supervision)

Instructions:

1. Using orange paper, cut out a circle with a diameter of approximately 2 inches.
2. Cut a slightly smaller circle from yellow paper and glue it centered on top of the orange circle.
3. Cut two small brown circles for the eyes from brown paper and glue them in the appropriate positions on top of the larger circles.
4. Cut out a triangle for the nose from orange paper and place it upside down just below the eyes.
5. Cut out a small, thin oval for the gobble from red paper and glue it next to the turkey's nose.
6. Glue the completed face anywhere on the upper half of the disposable cup.
7. Cut out at least 6 feathers, approximately 1/2 inch wide and 3 inches long.
8. Secure the feathers to the back of the cup using glue.
9. Admire your beautiful turkey-themed glasses!

No matter what occasion you're celebrating, there's nothing quite like adorning your home for the holidays. For additional tips and inspiration, follow our blog. And if you're ready to take the next step in your homebuying journey, don't hesitate to reach out to your neighborhood Mortgage Advisor today.

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