We are thankful for our family and friends, really what’s life without them? Being that this is absolutely my favorite time of year and recently I’ve been enjoying crafts way more than cooking, Maddox and I spent another afternoon crafting away. I found the idea for a thankful tree on Pinterest and knew right away it would be a great little project for Maddox and I. We got to spend some time drawing, cutting and more importantly, reflecting on everyone we love and learning what being thankful is all about.
Another plus, this was another craft we were able to put together with items we already had on hand.
What we used:
1 branch
1 small tin bucket
construction paper in various fall colors
twine
a small piece of burlap fabric
We poked a hole in each leaf and thread a little bit of twine through the hole, then tied each one to the tree.
When we were done, we set our tree in the bucket with paper towels to hold it in place and topped with a piece of burlap to hide the paper towels.
That’s it! It was really easy, really fun and Maddox will love showing it off to everyone on Thanksgiving.
i’ve never been much of a crafty person, but this is so freaking cute! hopefully, i can do this with my son this week. it’s always nice to think about what you’re thankful for.
What a cute idea! This would be such a fun project to do with the kiddos!
xo, Whitney and Blaire
Peaches In A Pod
Aww, this is such a cute family idea! Especially if you have little ones!
Audrey
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This is the sweetest DIY! That is adorable that he even included the chickens on the tree- what a thoughtful little boy!
lovejoanna.com
This is so sweet and beautiful!! I love the idea 🙂 Last year we made a paper pumpkin with things we were grateful for. I might just have to try this out this year! Thanks for sharing it!
Simplicity Relished
Aww my nieces would love doing this!! Great idea 🙂
Tori
FashionBlingGirlyThings
Such a cute idea and a great way to get the whole family involved
This is such a sweet idea! I’ll be pinning immediately! And I could not agree more. I am so thankful for great friends & family! Could not live without them, indeed! XO
Anna
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Adorable! I just love this idea! Definitely pinning for next year when my daughter is a little older!
aww this is easy and cute. I am not a crafty person and this is a great idea. Thank you for stopping by my blog. Stay in touch.
xo
Sam
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Ohh that’s so sweet! I love your idea so much!! I can’t wait for Thanksgiving!!
Naima
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Amazing post, thanks for sharing this idea :))
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a-freakin-dorable…yeah, that’s a word! 😉
What a cute idea! 🙂 Happy Thanksgiving!
-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
Aw this is such a cute idea! It came out great!
xoxo Danielle
For the Love of Leopard
Inspiring crafts – would love to do it too!! Happy Holidays Brooke!!
Rebecca
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That Thanksgiving tree is so cute, colorful and thoughtful putting all important names of the people you love. I might try making that next year. Thanks for sharing.
Have a Great Thanksgiving ladies with your beautiful families, at home!!
Hugs, Ada. =)
What a cute idea! Love this 🙂
Erica
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This is such a cute and great family idea!! My girls would love this. Thanks for sharing:)
Marta
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What a lovely idea. I should do this with my kids. Would be great talking point for a lot of things we are thankful for and fun to make together. Happy early Thanksgiving girls, XOXO, Elif
I love this post! Over here in the UK you don’t celebrate ThanksGiving but this year I will be for the first time and I am super excited. Great ideas to help with getting in the spirit!
Kassie http://www.styledevoured.uk
I have seen this before, and overtime I think “that is so great. We should really do it.” Such a good reminder of the important things. Thanks for sharing with us! I love how your tree turned out.
xo, Amy Ann
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Love this idea! Thanks for sharing.
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