Learn how to make this adorable Christmas tree with the following simple-to-follow, step by step instructions by Laura from  Dacian Moon Handmade. She will show you how to make this cute Xmas tree, step by step. Have fun!

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How to make a Christmas Tree with Thread : Fun and Easy Craft for Kids

CRAFTS MATERIALS NEEDED:

– thick thread
– craft glue
– string of beads
– scissors
– paper

Step 1.

Make a cone of paper…

… like this.

Stick the corner to keep it in place.

Make the base flat.

Now it can stand.

Step 2.

Fix one end of thread on top of the cone…

… and start to cover it by wrapping the thread…

… like this.

The tree is ready. Now is time to decorate it.

Step 3.

Apply a bit of glue on top of it…

… and fix a bead .

Roll the string of beads around the tree…

… and glue the last one on the base.

Your Christmas tree is ready 😀

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You can make this Autumn themed doll or figurine to celebrate fall, using an acorn cap for the hat and making a leaf out of felt for the “wings” of this little Autumn Fairy. This is a great Autumn-time craft that you will enjoy. Step by step tutorial offered by Laura from Dacian Moon Handmade

How to Make Autumn Dolls or Figurines in Easy Craft Idea for Kids

CRAFTS MATERIALS NEEDED:

– yellow and red felt
– pens (or permanent markers) – for eyes and mouth
– wooden bead
– scissors
– cork
– toothpick
– acorn cap
– toothpick
– brown ribbon
– craft glue

Step 1.

Glue the wooden bead on toothpick.

Step 2.

Stick toothpick in cork…

… until there are about 0.5 cm left.

Step 3.

Draw a circle and a rectangle on yellow felt. The circle must be a little bigger than the wooden bead and width of the rectangle must be from the bottom of the cork to the wooden ball.

Also draw a shape like this on red felt.

Step 4.

Cut them out.

Step 5.

Apply a layer of glue on the yellow circle…

… and place it on the wooden bead, like this.

Let it dry.

Next, put a bit of glue inside the acorn cap and on the edges…

… then fix it over the yellow circle.

You have now the head with yellow hair and acorn hat.

Step 6.

Adjust the upper part of the cork…

… like this.

Step 7.

Apply a layer of glue on the rectangle…

… like this…

And cover the cork with it.

Let it dry well.

Wrap the ribbon around the neck, over the yellow rectangle but take care to let the hair free.

Make a knot to keep it in place. You can cut the ribbon ends if they are too long.

Step 8.

Apply a stripe of glue on the lower part of red shape…

… and fix it over the ribbon, like this. Let it dry well.

Now use your pens / markers to add eyes and mouth and your cute doll is ready 😉

I hope your Autumn Fairy Doll turned out great. This would be a great decoration for the Thanksgiving table or any dinner in Autumn. I hope that you had fun. Come back soon for more crafts.

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Who says that you can only have candy for Halloween. Here is a great treat to use as placeholders at the Thanksgiving table. You make these cute little cornstalks out of candy corn and cardboard tubes from paper towel rolls. This is a  fun way to give treats on Thanksgiving. This tutorial is offered by Laura from Dacian Moon Handmade

How to make Candy Corn Stalks for Thanksgiving treats

Crafts Materials Needed:

– recycled paper roll
– green paint
– yellow and orange candies
– paintbrush
– scissors
– bag

Step 1.

Cut a rectangle with rounded corners out of the paper roll…

… like this.

Step 2.

Using green paint…

… and paintbrush, color the roll.

Let it dry.

Step 3.

Cut triangles on the lower part…

Like this.

Step 4.

Put the candies in the bag…

… and place it inside the tube.

Step 5.

Take the rest of tube (the part that was not painted)…

… and cut thin strips of it.

Like this.

Put them in the tube above the candies, so that a part to go over the edge, outside ..

Step 6.

Squeezes the top to remain fixed (if doesn’t work, you can tie with a cord of similar color, or you can stick it.)

Then bend inward at the bottom…

And that’s all 😀

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Today I’m going to show you how to transform an ordinary jug into a wonderful Christmas decoration.  You can use a jug that you can pick up at any discount store and change it into a spectacular Christmas decoration or give it out as a Christmas gift this Holiday.  Using this special napkin technique changes an ordinary jug into something so much more.  Plus, the craft itself is so much fun.  So, grab the kids and the materials needed and let’s get started.

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Laura from  Dacian Moon Handmade will show you how to make this.

Materials Needed

– blank jug
– craft glue
– metallic gold paint
– napkin with the motif you want to use
– scissors
– paintbrush

Step 1

Take the napkin…

… and cut out the motif you want to use…

… like this.

Step 2

Remove the white layers. It is easier to start in the middle, where the napkin was folded.

Most napkins are either 2-ply or 3-ply so you must remove all the white layers.

Step 3

Using the paintbrush…

… apply a layer of glue on the item where the motif will be.

Place the napkin as flat as you can, following the contours of the item.

Wet the brush slightly with glue and spread evenly on the surface of the napkin until it is completely covered. Work slowly and be careful not to tear the napkin. Work from the center out towards the edge of the pattern.

Let it dry.

Step 4

To give it shine you can add a thin layer of metallic paint over the motif.

Let it dry well…

… and the jug is ready.

Now place the Christmas decorated Jug somewhere special this Christmas.  It is a perfect decoration for the Holiday that you can use for years to come.

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One thing you see at most houses at Christmas time is a Nativity Scene.  But, the problem with the store bought Nativity Scenes is that they are usually very delicate…. too delicate for the children to actually play with.  And, the thing about that is…. children love to play with the Nativity Scenes.  I mean, what’s not to want to touch…. there are small people, animals and a manger.  There is an entire scene for the kids to want to act out with the characters.  Well, why not make a Nativity Scene craft ….. put together a Nativity Scene of your very own that the children can actually play with.  So, today I have put together a bunch of Fun Nativity Scene Crafts that I have found around the internet.  All are a ton of fun…. and they are all meant to be played with.

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A Collection of Fun Nativity Scene Crafts for Kids

(1)  Pipe Cleaners & Yarn Nativity Scene

Here Spoonful shows us how to make an entire Nativity Scene using such materials as yarn and pipe cleaners.  She is very detailed, so this nativity craft is very enjoyable.  This Nativity Scene would look wonderful as a Christmas decoration and it surely will be so much fun to make.

(2)  Printable Nativity Scene

I love this idea.  I found this Nativity Scene Craft at Catholic Icing and it is so cute.  Here you will be able to print off about 8 pages of templates.  Cut them out, decorate them and glue them to toilet paper tubes.  It’s so much fun.  check it out.

(3)  Flower Pot Nativity Scene

Ok, this is really cute, right?!  Suite 101 shows us how to transform 3 terra cotta flower pots (along with some other materials) into a ridiculously cute Nativity Scene.  The craft promises to be a lot of fun.  Plus, no doubt, you will be tempted to keep this Nativity Scene out year round.

(4)  Basket Nativity Scene

This Nativity Scene craft is one of ours from last Christmas.   This Nativity surely will be one that you will keep for years to come.  We show you how to make each of the figures in great detail including the Three Wise Men, Baby Jesus & Cradle, Mary & Joseph, sheep and the donkey.  It’s so much fun.  Check it out for yourself.

(5)  Rock Nativity Scene

Here is another super cute and original Nativity Scene Craft.  Here Roper 5 shows us how to make this fantastic Nativity Scene completely out of backyard rocks and markers.  So, no need to buy any craft materials…. you can have fun with the kids hunting in the backyard for the perfect rocks.

(6)  Wooden Block Nativity Scene

Here is an awesome Nativity Scene craft you can make with your kids with some wooden blocks, felt, glue and a few embellishments.  Imagine the fun you will have putting this craft together with your kids.  Fun part is that they are durable enough the kids can even play with this Nativity Scene.  Check out The Pioneer Woman for all the details.

(7)  Lego Nativity Scene

This is such a clever idea for all you Lego fans.  Here Johan van Benthem shows us all how to make an entire Nativity Scene out of Legos.  Imagine the excitement of your kids as well as anyone who sees your Nativity Scene made completely out of Legos.  They will absolutely love it!!

(8)  Nativity Hand Puppets

What child doesn’t love hand puppets?  They all love them.  Here eHow shows us how you and your children can make these Nativity Hand Puppets for yourself.  Imagine the fun Christmas show your kids can put on with these hand puppets?  They will love using their imaginations to put on their very own program.

(9)  Nativity Blocks

These blocks are just simply adorable.  I am a Momma – Hear Me Roar came up with this idea and I love it!!  She used homemade blocks, stickers and modge podge to make her Nativity Scene, but you can also print off Nativity Scene characters from the computer and do it that way as well.

(10)  Sun Catcher Nativity Scene

Here is a clever idea by Peace Creek on the Prairie.  She uses wax paper, crayon shavings and an iron to make this beautiful Sun Catcher Nativity Scene.  Because of some of the materials used in this craft it does require some adult help.  You will have so much fun doing this Nativity Scene with your kids.

(11)  Gingerbread Nativity Scene

This Nativity Scene is absolutely delicious!!  Made from some of my most favorite treats this Nativity Scene craft is sure to be a big hit with the kids.  I found this craft at AOK Corral and it looks like so much fun.  You and your kids will surely enjoy putting this together.

(12)  Cardboard Tubes Nativity Scene

Here is a simple yet fun Nativity Scene craft that all children will love putting together…. plus they can even play with this Nativity Scene once they are done.  Nurture Store shows us how to make this Nativity Scene out of toilet paper rolls.  How fun is that?!

(13)  Clothespin Nativity Scene

This is truly a clever idea and almost all the materials used in this Nativity Scene craft can already be found in your home.  Our Dish shows us how to use a cardboard box, sharpie and a couple of clothespins (as well as a few other things) to put together this fun Nativity Scene craft.

(14)  Foam Nativity Craft

Craft foam is a wonderful material that children love working with.  And, this Nativity Scene craft will be no exception.  Piggy Giggles shows us how to make a unique Nativity Scene out of craft foam.  The craft is wonderfully detailed, so believe me when I say they have covered everything.

(15)  Egg Carton Nativity Scene

Made from egg carton bottoms and beads this Nativity Scene is really cute.  Plus, the great thing about it is the kids will have just as much fun playing with this Nativity Scene as they had making it.  I found this craft at April Showers.  Check it out for all the craft details.

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Crafts come in all different kinds of forms.  Today I’m going to write about Edible Crafts.  And, not just any edible crafts, but Edible Christmas Crafts.  YUMMY!!  Whether you are planning a Christmas party, Christmas decorations or just want to have fun with your kids…. Edible Christmas Crafts will be enjoyed by all.  I scoured the internet looking for yummy edible crafts and I came up with 16 awesome ones that will get your stomach growling.  So, without further ado here is a collection of awesomely yummy edible Christmas crafts for your enjoyment.

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A Collection of Awesomely Yummy Edible Christmas Crafts

(1)  Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Trees

Ok, I love Peanut Butter Cups, so I couldn’t resist this Edible Christmas Craft.  Here Sweet Simple Stuff shows you how to take my favorite candy, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and transform them into these adorable Christmas Trees.

(2)  Sipping Snowman

This edible Christmas craft is so cute!!  Busy Bee Kids Crafts shows us how to take marshmallows, white icing, chocolate chips and a straw and create an adorable Sipping Snowman that is delicious!!  It would taste so good in some hot chocolate.

(3)  Gumdrop Penguins

I love these crazy pair of penguins!!  And, I bet they are delicious.  I found this edible Christmas craft over at Spoonful.  Not only will your kids love making these gumdrop penguins, but they will absolutely love eating them too.

(4)  Stained Glass Cookie Ornaments

What a yummy and clever idea.  Kaboose gives us all the details how to take store bought cookie dough and some Lifesaver hard candies and transform them into these beautiful Stained Glass Cookie Ornaments.  Sure, you could just eat the cookies, but imagine how wonderful they would look on your Christmas tree.

(5)  Gingerbread Star Tree

I love how beautiful this Gingerbread Cookie Christmas Tree looks.  But, imagine how your guests at your Christmas party will enjoy this.  They can simply grab a cookie off the tree and nibble on it while they chat with the guests.  How fun!!  Check out Taste of Home for the details.

(6)  Holiday Garland

Oh this garland looks so beautiful!!  I love how the colors of the red cranberries contrast against the white popcorn.  It’s just wonderful.  Craft Elf shows you how you too can do this.  This edible Christmas craft takes you back to a simpler time.  And, it makes the Christmas tree just absolutely gorgeous.

(7)  Holiday Fiesta Spread

I’ve actually had this at a Christmas party before and it is absolutely delicious.  And, it is so cute.  Kraft will show you in great detail how to make this edible Christmas craft for your guests.    This fiesta spread is decorated like a Christmas tree…. so colorful too.

(8)  Marshmallow Wreath

Who would have thought marshmallows could look this beautiful as a wreath?  But, it truly does.  It reminds me of a Winter Wonderland.  I found this beautiful wreath at Three Pugs & a Baby.  She explains how the Marshmallow Wreath only takes about 30 minutes.  Can you imagine creating this beautiful wreath in just a half hour?  How wonderful.

(9)  Snowmen Treats

Better Homes & Gardens shows us how to take Hostess Snowballs and transform them into these cutie-patootie Snowmen Treats.  What child wouldn’t love eating this snowmen?  They are just precious…. and I bet absolutely delicious too.

(10)  Gumdrop Wreath

I love, love, love the beautiful colors of this wreath.  And, I would imagine the people at your front door will too.  A Pretty Cool Life shows you how to make this beautiful Christmas Wreath in great detail.  If you aren’t crazy about all the colors…. you can even just make a green and red wreath or any color wreath you choose.

(11)  Rudolph the Red Nosed Rein-Pear

The Lead Chandelier created this adorable Rudolph the Reindeer out of a pear…. hence the name Rudolph the Red Nosed Rein-Pear.  I love the idea!!  It is super cute and the kids will love making it along with you.  Use it as a yummy Christmas decoration.

(12)  Holiday Tree Brownies

Oh these are so festive!!  And, I bet delicious too.  Betty Crocker Recipes gives you all the yummy details on this edible Christmas craft.  I love the miniature candy canes that are stuck into the brownie as a tree stand… it’s just so creative.

(13)  Donut Christmas Tree

I know this Donut Tree was used at a Halloween party.  But, I was thinking…. imagine how wonderful this tree would be if it was white powered donuts!!  It would be perfect as a Donut Christmas Tree for a Christmas Party.  Check out One Charming Party for all the details.

(14)  Krispie Treat Christmas Tree

Oh my kids would love this!!  After all, they love Krispie Treats.  Here Cookies & Cups takes some green food coloring and transforms ordinary looking Krispie Treats into a beautiful green Christmas tree.  Add some M&M’s and imagination and your Holiday Christmas tree is born.

(15)  Strawberry Christmas Tree Brownies

These adorable bite-size brownies look so tasty…. and so festive too!!  I would have no doubt that they would be a huge hit at any Christmas party.  Erica’s Sweet Tooth shows you how you too can make this yummy edible Christmas craft for yourself.

(16)  Tortilla Christmas Tree

If you are looking for something yummy and festive to serve your guests at your Christmas party that isn’t sweet…. this is the edible Christmas craft for you.  Better Homes & Gardens shows you how to take mini-wraps or tortillas and create a Christmas Tree.  Let the guests at your party pick at the tree until it’s gone.  Yummy!!

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Hanukkah is just days away.  And, with the beginning of Hanukkah comes the lighting of the candles.  How about making a unique and creative Menorah yourself?  Don’t think you can?  Well, take a look at the following 15 Hanukkah Menorah Crafts I found on the internet.  All are amazing and you are sure to love them all.  Some are easier than others, but surely you can find one that will meet your needs…. and you will enjoy making them yourself no doubt.

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A Collection of Hanukkah Menorah Crafts

(1)  Styrofoam Hanukkah Menorah Craft

This is a super cute craft.  It’s made from Styrofoam and some birthday candles.   It’s a whole lot of fun and it’s not difficult to make at all.  I found this craft over at All Kids Network and it is definitely worth checking out.

(2)  Plastic Toy Menorah

Isn’t this Hanukkah Menorah craft adorable?!  It really is.  I found this craft over at Aunt Peaches and I just love it.  Here she shows you how to take a toy, some clay, paint and glitter and presto you can make a super cute Hanukkah Menorah.

(3)  Plaster of Paris Hanukkah Menorah 

Here with this creative Hanukkah Menorah craft you will be making 9 individual candle holders.  You and your children will be able to arrange them any way you would like to celebrate the 8 nights of Hanukkah.  Check out Kveller for all the craft details.

(4)  Birthday Candle Menorah

This might look like you are celebrating a child’s birthday that is turning 9, but it’s not.  This is a Birthday Candle Hanukkah Menorah.  Made from Birthday candles, clay and paint you and your kids will have a blast making this Hanukkah Menorah.  I found this craft over at Activity Village.  Make sure to check it out for yourself.

(5)  Tot Friendly Hanukkah Menorah

Here is a kid-friendly Menorah that everyone in the family will enjoy making… and lighting.  Instructables shows you how to take a few recycled materials, some Mod Podge and LED tea lights and make your very own tot friendly Hanukkah Menorah for your home.  Check it out.

(6)  Handprint Menorah

Well, I know this isn’t exactly a Hanukkah Menorah you can light…. but it is a super fun Menorah craft for the youngest of Crafters.  This is one of our very own Menorah crafts and the kids love it.  Simply made from paint and your child’s hands your little one will love making this Handprint Menorah.

(7)  Baby Food Jar Menorah

Here is a unique spin on the traditional Hanukkah Menorah.  Aparently Speaking shows us how to take some baby food jars and make them into a beautiful Hanukkah Menorah.  I love the way this Menorah looks.  Check out her site for all the craft details.

(8)  Glass Bottle Menorah

I love this Hanukkah Menorah craft.  I just love how natural and clean the white bottle look against the blue candles.  This is an easy craft that is sure to be a lot of fun.  Ready Made shows you how to get this same Menorah look for yourself in great detail.

(9)  Alphabet Blocks Menorah Craft

If you have little ones at home you surely have some alphabet blocks.  Your kids will get a kick out of this Hanukkah Menorah Craft.  Here Creative Jewish Mom shows you how to take ordinary alphabet blocks and transform them into this creative Hanukkah Menorah.

(10)  Wood Menorah

I love this creative Menorah Craft.  It’s so colorful and just makes me happy to look at it.  I found this Menorah craft at Better Homes & Gardens.  Here they use different sized wooden beads and spools to create the individualized candlesticks used for this Menorah.  Check it out for yourself.

(11)  Cookie Menorah

Here is a tasty Menorah you are sure to love.  Using a lollipop stick attached to the cookies you are able to attach them to a Menorah.  This Hanukkah Menorah craft looks beautiful finished and added as a centerpiece to any table.  Go to Sweet Designs to check it out.

(12)  Spool Menorah

This is a cool idea.  Here Parents explains how you can make this adorable and colorful Hanukkah Menorah for yourself.  Made from spools, colored pencils and yellow erasers (and some other materials) you can create this same look for yourself.  And, there is no flame…. so this Menorah your child can touch.

(13)  Macaroni Menorah

I love macaroni crafts…. and so do kids.  Here is a Hanukkah Menorah Macaroni craft.  Free Kids Crafts shows you how you can take macaroni and lentils and make a festive Menorah.  Hang it up proudly during Hanukkah for all to see.  You can even talk about the Festival of Lights while doing this craft.

(14)  Sparkly Hanukkah Menorah

Here is a fun Hanukkah Menorah craft that you and your kids are sure to love.  Upper West Side Mom shows us how to take a block of wood, hex nuts and some other materials and create these elegant looking Menorahs.  Check out the site for all the craft details.

(15)  Manzanita Branch Hanukkah Menorah

How beautiful is this Hanukkah Menorah?  So beautiful.  And, Martha Stewart shows us how you too can have this Manzanita Branch Hanukkah Menorah.  I love how this Menorah looks as a centerpiece at the table.  It’s breathtaking.

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My Nephew loves playing with Legos.  He is so amazing at making just about anything out of Legos.  Well, with Hanukkah coming up very shortly he thought it would be a terrific idea to make a couple of Hanukkah Menorahs out of Legos.  I’m hoping you can take a look at these Lego Menorahs and give them a try for yourself.  Or better yet…. make up one of your very own and share them in the comments below.  You can even take a picture of your Menorah and share that with us as well.  So, below you will find my Nephew’s Lego Menorahs as well as a few others I found around the internet.

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Ideas for Making a Lego Hanukkah Menorah

My Nephew’s Lego Hanukkah Menorahs

Aren’t these both awesome Lego Hanukkah Menorahs?  They really are.  Now, let’s look at a few from around the web.

 Happy Hanukkah Menorah

Wow, this Lego Hanukkah Menorah is pretty amazing…. it is taller than she is.  I found this Lego Menorah over at Gadgets.

Candle Lit Hanukkah Menorah

Here is a Lego Menorah I found over at ChabadHamilton.com.  Here they use real candles in the Lego Menorah.  I’m not real fond of this idea as legos aren’t meant to hold candles…. so please don’t try doing that at home.

Colorful Lego Hanukkah Menorah

Here is a super colorful Lego Hanukkah Menorah.  I found this Lego Menorah over at The Crumb Factory.  She was on entertainment duty and made the Menorah with her kids.

 Happy Face Lego Hanukkah Menorah

Doesn’t it look like there is a “happy face” in the middle of the Menorah?  It looks that way to me.  I found this Lego Menorah over at Rony Pony.  I like the ideas here because not only did she make a Menorah, the kids did too.  Go to the site to check out the other Menorahs.

Dragon Flames Lego Hanukkah Menorah

Here one clever lego maker used dragon flames to create a flamed Menorah look.  I love it.  I found this unique idea over at Bible Belt Balabusta.  It is really cool looking, but looks pretty easy to make.  You should make one too.

9-Foot Lego Hanukkah Menorah

Here is one mammoth size Menorah…. and it made completely out of legos.  It was built by children at the Ocean County Mall.  It is amazing.  Not sure you have enough legos to make this, but I still think you should check it out at Chabad Jewish Center’s website.

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Hanukkah will be here before you know it.  After all, Hanukkah begins on the evening of December 8th.  Today I will show you how to make a craft that is perfect for Hanukkah.  I’m going to show you how to make a Hanukkah Dinner Paper Craft Toy that any child will enjoy playing with.  Your children will enjoy cutting out all the characters and images from the template…. folding them and gluing them together.  Even the youngest of crafters will enjoy this craft…. with just a little help from an adult.  So, let’s get started.

Note to everyone…I know in the picture the menorah only has 7 candles…I used the wrong type of menorah. A Hanukkah menorah has 9 candles…I updated it in the template. Thank you!

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Materials Needed

Printer & Paper

Scissors

Glue

Click on template images below to open a new window and to print off.

Hanukkah Paper Characters Template

Hanukkah Presents Template

Hanukkah Room Template

Hanukkah Table & Menorah Template

Step 1

Print out templates.

Step 2

Fold the background scene.

Step 3

Cut out characters and rectangles.

Cut slits.

Fold tabs up.

Put a character in the slits… This is a stand for the character.

Step 4

Cut out table, rug and menorah.

Fold on dotted lines.  Cut on slits.

Glue together.

Step 5

Fold and glue together bottom of table.

Here it is from the side.

Have an adult cut a slit in middle of table.

Place menorah in the slit.

Bend one tab forward and one tab back.

Now the menorah should stand up.

Step 6

Cut out presents.

Fold on dotted lines and cut on slits.

Put tab in slit.

Completed present.

Step 7

Finished paper toy.

And there you have it…. you just made a Hanukkah Dinner Paper Craft Toy.  Enjoy it.

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Shana · Free Paper Toys, Hanukkah Crafts for Kids, Make Your Own Toys, Paper, Stand Up Figures, Table Decorations Crafts · 0 Comments

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.

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Materials Needed

Printer & Paper

Scissors

Tape

Glue

Cereal Box

White Paper

Click on template images below to make larger and to print.

People Template 1

People Template 2

People Template 3

People Template 4

People Template 5

Pilgrims Table Food Template

Step 1

Print out the templates.

Step 2

Cut out each individual piece.

Step 3

Fold on each line…

Fold like this.

Step 4

Tape in back.

Step 5

Now it stands.

Step 6

For the two guys who have arms… glue together.

Glue basket on hands.

Step 7

Print template.

Step 8

Cut out each of the legs.

Step 9

Glue on cereal box cardboard.

Step 10

Cut out and fold and crease very well.

Step 11

Cut out cardboard long and wide enough for legs.

Step 12

Glue on white paper.

Like this.

Step 13

Have an adult cut a few slits on the table top… spaced out.

Step 14

Cut out bowls of food and put tabs into slit.

On bottom of table push tabs in.

Like this.

Step 15

And, there you go…. you just finished your Paper Thanksgiving Table Toy.  This will be perfect for the children at the Thanksgiving kids table to play with.  They will really enjoy it.

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Shana · Cardboard Boxes, Doll Houses & Doll House Furniture, Free Paper Toys, Make Your Own Toys, Stand Up Figures, Table Decorations Crafts, Thanksgiving Crafts · 1 Comment

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.

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Tutorial offered by Laura from Dacian Moon Handmade

Materials Needed

– candle
– seeds
– glue
– paper

Step 1

Spread the seeds on the paper.

Step 2

Apply a layer of glue on the candle…

… like this.

Step 3

Roll the candle over seeds.

Step 4

Let it dry a little.

Before it dries out, use a toothpick to create a model (removing extra seeds.)

Step 5

Let it dry well.

You can use it now as a decoration for Thanksgiving.

Isn’t this candle pretty?  It’s beautifully festive…. perfect for Thanksgiving.  Make a few and use them to decorate the house for Thanksgiving.

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Laura · Decorating and Design, Fall Crafts, Table Decorations Crafts, Thanksgiving Crafts · 0 Comments

Thanksgiving is all about giving thanks.  Sometimes we tend to forget the true meaning of Thanksgiving…. being thankful for what you have.  This craft is a great way to teach your kids about the true meaning of thanksgiving.  And, your kids will have so much fun doing this.  This turkey’s feathers will tell everyone what you are thankful for.  Plus, it makes for a great Thanksgiving decoration.  Made from a pine cone and some construction paper this craft is sure to be a lot of fun.  So, let’s get started.

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Tutorial offered by Laura from Dacian Moon Handmade

Materials Needed

– pine cone
– white, yellow and red paper
– pencil
– pen
– scissors
– craft glue

Step 1

Draw 4 feathers (only outline) on yellow paper and 3 on red paper.

Cut them out.

Step 2

On the three red ones write “thank”, “you” and “for”…

… and on the yellow ones write the things you are thankful for.

Step 3

Take the pine cone…

… and begin to stick into it the red “feathers”. “Thank” is the first…

… then “you” …

… and “for”. Like this.

Then start adding the yellow ones…

… like this.

Step 4

Draw 2 eyes on white paper.

Draw a red beak also, then cut them out.

Apply a little bit of glue on the back of the eyes…

… and glue them in place.

Add the beak in the middle of the face… and your thankful turkey is ready.

Isn’t this turkey a cute one?  And, he’s so smart too…. he tells everyone what you are thankful for.

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Laura · Pine Cones, Table Decorations Crafts, Thanksgiving Crafts, Turkeys · 0 Comments

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.

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Tutorial offered by Laura from Dacian Moon Handmade

Materials Needed

– walnut shells (2 halves)
– ribbon
– pen
– paper
– craft glue
– gold glitter glue
-scissors

Step 1

Cut a small rectangle of paper (about 0.8 cm x 5 cm)…

… and write “Thank you” on it.

Step 2

Apply a bit of glue on one end…

… and place the ribbon on it.

Let it dry.

Step 3

Place the walnut shells on paper and draw a pattern on them with glitter glue.

I made stripes.

Let them dry well.

Step 4

Wrap the note to look like this.

Step 5

Apply a layer of glue on the edges of a walnut shell…

… like this.

Step 6

Put the note inside…

… and close the walnut, like this.

Let it dry well.

Use ribbon to tie napkin.

And, there you have it…. you just made a Thanksgiving Napkin Ring.  Make as many as you need to complete your Thanksgiving table.

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Laura · Candy and Food, Decorating and Design, Food, Ribbons, Table Decorations Crafts, Thanksgiving Crafts · 0 Comments

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.

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Laura from Dacian Moon Handmade  will show you, step by step, how to make these.

Materials Needed

– brown felt
– pen (or permanent marker)
– needle and thread
– scissors
– pins

Step 1

Draw the outline of the horn on felt (using your pen or marker), like this.

Fold the felt sheet on one side of the horn, like this.

Pin it in place.

Step 2

Cut it out (keeping the felt folded).

Unfold. It will look like this.

Step 3

Decorate the horn with lines (or any other decorations, if you want. I think swirls could look great too)…

… like this.

Step 4

Fold it again…

… and sew the two parts.

This is the complete tableware holder.

Imagine how festive your Thanksgiving table will look with these Cornucopia Silverware Holders.  Your Thanksgiving guests will love them.

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Laura · Decorating and Design, Fabrics & Materials, Fall Crafts, Felt, Sewing & Fabrics, Table Decorations Crafts, Thanksgiving Crafts · 0 Comments

If you are like me you are having a lot of people over at your house for Thanksgiving.  And, with a large amount of people around a table it can sometimes mean a lot of confusion as to where everyone is sitting.  To relieve the stress from you dealing with that during your fun Thanksgiving festivities one way to do this is to have place cards around the table.  This way your guests can easily go to the table and find their seats easily.  Well, with that in mind today’s post will be about fun and festive Thanksgiving place card ideas.  Sure, you can easily just buy place cards in the store, but where is the fun in that?  Today I have put together 14 awesome Thanksgiving place card ideas I have found around the internet.  Surely, you will find the one that is perfect for you and your Thanksgiving get together.

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14 Fun and Festive Thanksgiving Place Card Ideas

(1)  Nutshell Place Cards

We are going to get right into this Place Card post with this festive Thanksgiving Place Card Idea.  Here Martha Stewart shows us how to take an average walnut and make it into a beautiful Place Card.  Make enough for your entire Thanksgiving party.  I love this idea because it is a beautiful way to give your Thanksgiving table some style without spending too much money.

(2)  Paper Pumpkin Place Cards

These pumpkins are so beautiful.  Made from card stock or patterned paper these pumpkins can be as stylish or simple as your would like.  Passionately Artistic shows us how you could even fill the pumpkin with treats if you want to give the kids at the Thanksgiving Table an extra smile.

(3)  Leaf Place Card

Here is one of our Thanksgiving Place Card Crafts.  Here we use some cardboard and gold paint to give the leaf an authentic look.  We even use a little gold paint on the edges of the cardboard to have the place cards look very elegant.  Check out How to Make Leaf Place Cards.

(4)  Pilgrim Hat Place Cards

These adorable Pilgrim Hat Place Cards are actually made out of black plastic cups.  This Thanksgiving Place Card craft is super easy and the kids will love to make them.  Use a little gold paint to write the names of the people attending on the lip of the hat.  Check out all the craft details at Me and My Insanity.

(5) Terra-Cotta Pilgrim Hat Place Cards

Here is a fantastically unique Place Card idea.  Here Mrs. DesignHer shows us how to take some miniature flowerpots and make them into a unique Place Card.  Plus, your guests will have a little treasure to take home to remember your wonderful Thanksgiving party.

(6)  Fun Turkey Place Cards

Here is a simple and perfectly festive idea for Place Cards.  After all, these place cards have everything you need including a wonderful Thanksgiving Turkey to make both children and adults smile.  I found this place card idea over at Meg Bee Designs.  Here she uses Cardstock and Alphabet Stickers to make her creation.

(7)  Thankful Pilgrim Place Cards

Here is another one of our Thanksgiving Place Cards crafts.  Here we combine two wonderful things together into this place card.  Firstly, the obvious… it’s a place card.  And secondly, it’s reminds us what Thanksgiving is all about…. being thankful.  On these place cards your guests will write down what they are thankful for and share their thoughts during the festivities.  Make sure to check out how to make these Thankful Pilgrim Place Cards craft.

(8)  Book Page Turkey Place Card

Oh boy, do I really love these!!  They are just so original and completely unique.  Your guests are sure to love them.  Fiskars shows us how to take discarded book pages or any type of pages you wish and make them into these awesome Place Cards.  Imagine how much your guests will love these.

(9)  Cork Turkey Place Card

How cool is this Turkey?  So cool!!  And, this turkey is a place card.  Make a whole bunch and you have yourself some Cork Turkey Place Cards.  Made from actual corks…. Parents came up with this splendid idea to make these cork turkeys into place cards.  They are sure to be a big hit at any  Thanksgiving party.

(9)  Whimsical turkey place cards

I know this image is small, but I think you can get the idea that this turkey is awesome.  What is even more awesome about these Turkey Place Cards is that it is made from recycled material.  Got to love that!  Canadian Living shows you how to take yogurt containers and transform them into these cute Place Cards.

(10)  Apple Turkey Place Cards

Womans Day has the right idea with this one.  Here they take small apples, almonds, fruit lifesavers and some other items and turn it into this awesome looking turkey.  I love the idea…. and I know your guests will too.  Check out their site for the step-by-step how to.

(11)  Rustic Napkin Ring Place Cards

Here is another festive and quite elegant Place Card idea from Womans Day.  And, if you don’t mind breaking out the electric drill for a craft… then this is the Place Card craft for you.  Here they take a birch branch and cut them into disks…. write the guest’s name on your disks and your well on your way to replicating these beautiful napkin ring place cards at your house.

(12)  Burlap Button Turkey Place Cards

I absolutely love these Thanksgiving Place Cards.  I know exactly what it is I like about them…. it is the burlap button.  I love the texture and warmth it gives these place cards.  I found this place card craft over at Factory Direct Craft and I must say you need to check it out for yourself.

(13)  Recycled Paper Place Cards

This Thanksgiving place card craft is simply adorable.  And, I love that it is made from recycled paper…. that just makes it even better.  I found this craft over at Alpha Mom.  Here she uses junk mail for the feathers.  I love how the junk mail gives the feathers a 3D look.   Make sure your children help you with this place card craft…. they will love helping.

(14)  Finger Stamp Place Cards

Now, these Thanksgiving Crafts are really festive and cute.  Plus, they are perfect for your children and their little fingers to make.  You can even make these place cards a fun activity for the kids to do before the Thanksgiving meal begins.  Check out Spoonful for all the fun crafty details.

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Shana · Candy and Food, Card Stock, Cool Finds and Tips, Corks, googley eyes, Keepsake Crafts Ideas, Parenting Articles, Table Decorations Crafts, Thanksgiving Crafts · 0 Comments

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.

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Materials Needed

Two 12 Inch Pieces of Manilla Paper

Pen or Pencil

Scissor

Green & Yellow Crayons, Markers or Colored Pencils

Glue or Paste

Treats or Candy

String

Step 1

Take a 12 inch piece of manilla paper and draw a pattern like this.

Step 2

Cut out the pattern like this.

Step 3

Color this green.

Step 4

From a piece of about 5 inches square make a roll similar to a cone.  Before rolling color paper yellow.  Make sure to not get it too pointed.  Paste.

Step 5

You can fill corn with treats or candy.  Fold green part around cone and tie with a string.

Step 6

Lightly draw little ovals for corn kernels.

And there you have it.  You have just made a decorative corn filled with treats.  These are a great idea if you are having a Thanksgiving dinner with children.  They will love these.

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