Thanksgiving is the perfect season to bring the warm glowing colors of autumn inside. These kid-friendly DIY Thanksgiving crafts and art projects can be made in the classroom—during art class or as stations at your fall party. Or you can make them at home with your own family—think Thanksgiving morning, to distract hungry tummies from all the delicious smells and keep the “is it ready yet?”s to a minimum. We’ll even help you find all the supplies you need, so planning for these fun projects is a breeze.
1. Twine Bottles
These beautiful bottles are easy to create using leftover wine bottles, twine, hot glue, and fabric flowers.
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2. Velvet Pumpkins
Velvet pumpkins of various sizes are all the rage these days. Create these beauties with stretch velvet, a foam pumpkin form, twine, and felt.
Get the supplies:
- Stretch Velvet Orange Fabric
- DIY Foam Pumpkins
- Natural Jute Twine By Ashland
- Basic Felt by Creatology
3. Corn Wreaths
Hard to believe this whimsical wreath was created using bubble wrap! A little paint really helps them look like colorful corn kernels.
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4. Give Thanks Leaf Banner
This seasonal banner lends the perfect touch to your Thanksgiving decor. Go on a nature walk to find all the natural elements that form each letter.
Get the supplies:
- Pacon Tru-Ray Warm Colors Construction Paper
- Long Natural Raffia by Ashland
- Natural Jute Twine By Ashland
5. Cork Turkey Place Card Holders
These little turkeys are so adorable, they may not sit on the table as place card holders for long.
Get the supplies:
- Wine Corks By Ashland
- Pom Poms by Creatology
- Assorted Adhesive Wiggle Eyes by Creatology
- Basic Felt by Creatology
- Neutral Feather Assortment by Creatology
- Scunci Black Bobby Pins
6. Felt Leaf Napkin Rings
Felt, burlap, and a few simple stitches (or hot glue) are all it takes to create these colorful napkin rings.
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7. Paper Strip Pumpkin
What a sweet way to think about all the things we are grateful for. All it takes is orange and green construction paper, staples, and a marker.
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8. Fall Leaves Garland
Another simple sewing project, even little hands (with some guidance) can stick this lovely garland together.
Get the supplies:
- Fall Leaves SVG Digital Download
- Basic Felt by Creatology
- Loops & Threads Plastic Yarn Needles
- Loops & Threads Impeccable Yarn
9. Ombre Pinecones
Create a rainbow of ombre pinecones to decorate your mantle or sideboard with! There’s even budget-friendly fake pinecones that can help you avoid the mess of using real ones.
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10. String Pumpkin
Kids will be fascinated with the artistic process involved with blowing up the balloon, letting yarn dry on it overnight, and popping it the next day to create this craft. And the results speak for themselves!
Get the supplies:
- Loops & Threads Impeccable Yarn
- Elmer’s Washable School Glue
- Balloons by Celebrate It
- Chenille Pipe Cleaners by Creatology
11. Autumn Leaf Mason Jars
Gorgeous, luminous, and easy to make! Alicia from Spark & Chemistry recommends ironing the fabric leaves to make them a bit more pliable.
Get the supplies:
- Glass Mason Jars with Lids
- Artificial Maple Leaves
- Mod Podge
- Mainstays Flameless LED Tea Lights
- Natural Raffia Bag for Crafting
12. Pumpkin Candles
This craft will depend on whether you can get your hand on some mini pumpkins at your local stores, but they are a perfect gift for parents, teachers, or friends.
Get the supplies:
- Simple Serenity Soy Wax Flakes
- Pre-waxed Wicks & Clips by ArtMinds
- Pumpkin Spice Fragrance Oil by ArtMinds
Do you have a favorite DIY Thanksgiving craft idea? Share links in the comments below!
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