6 Easy Thanksgiving Crafts

Candle Platter

Youll need:

• A variety of different sized candles (its best with fall colors: red, orange, and yellow)
• A plate or platter
• Festive leaves, flowers and berries

Arrange the candles on the platter, then fill the spaces between candles with leaves, flowers and berries. Voila, you have a lovely light source guaranteed to add cozy ambiance to any room. Just make sure the flame from the candles doesn't come in contact with any of the plants on the platter!

Pumpkin Vase

Youll need:

• A variety of different sized candles (its best with fall colors: red, orange, and yellow)
• A plate or platter
• Festive leaves, flowers and berries

Arrange the candles on the platter, then fill the spaces between candles with leaves, flowers and berries. Voila, you have a lovely light source guaranteed to add cozy ambiance to any room. Just make sure the flame from the candles doesn't come in contact with any of the plants on the platter!

Festive Tablecloth Youll need:Butcher paperColorful craft paperGlueCrayons/Magic markersIf there are small kids in the house, occupying them with this craft on Thanksgiving Day is a great way to keep them out of the kitchen. Before anyone sets the table, just let them unleash their imaginations on a paper tablecloth. They can color directly onto the cloth, and even add personality to your place-mats and utensil pockets.

Acorn Wreath

Youll need:

• Acorns
• Wicker wreath
• Newspaper
• Seasonal flowers and leaves
• Ribbons
• Hot glue gun
• Glue stick
• Wreath hanger

Cover a work area with newspaper and set the wicker wreath down flat. After heating your glue gun, apply glue to the bottom of an acorn and attach it to the wreath standing straight up. Repeat with more acorns, gluing a line of nuts around the wreath. Continue until the front side of the wreath is covered in acorns. (Leave the opposite side of the wreath alone so that it can lay flat.)

Then fill the empty spaces between the acorns with flowers and leaves. Decorate with ribbons or bows. Attach the wreath hanger, and youre all set.

Fall Place-Mats Youll need:Fall leavesClear contact paperScissorsPress and dry the leaves, then arrange some on a place-mat-sized sheet of clear contact paper. Place a second sheet of contact paper on top, trim the edges, and repeat for more place-mats.

Gratitude Garland Youll need:Construction paper in autumnal earth tones (red, orange, yellow, brown, green)Black markerYarnMiniature clothespins (or paper clips)ScissorsCut the construction paper into leaf shapes. Hang the string of yarn, perhaps above the fireplace. As guests arrive for dinner, ask them to write what theyre thankful for on a leaf. Attach the leaves to the string of yarn with miniature clothespins.