Simply Adorable Thanksgiving Crafts

The November 2009 issue of Parents magazine featured some super-cute table decorations. The Parents website has the full article here, but here's a sampling of my favorites.


A Stylish Centerpiece


What You'll Need
16" to 18" sticks
Acrylic paint
Paper grocery bags
White paper
Glue
Colored pencils
Tall drinking glasses
Beans
Lentils or split peas

Make It
1. Paint sticks different colors and let dry.
2. Cut 5" circles from grocery bags and cut 3-1/2" circles from white paper. Mount white circles on top of brown ones with glue and let dry. Write letters on each of the white circles to write a Thanksgiving sentiment (we spelled out "Give Thanks").
3. Glue each circle to a painted stick and anchor in a glass full of beans, lentils, or split peas. Display down the center of your dining table or along a buffet.

Branching Out Muslin Placemats: These hand-stamped muslin placemats can be used year after year.



Ring Around the Napkin
Pop off the nut portion of an acorn and glue a pom-pom in its place. Trim to create a conical shape, then tie string to the stem.