Thanksgiving and Fall Crafts

Decorating for fall can be fun and entertaining both for adults and children, even more so when you make the decorations  yourself. Creating your own fall  and Thanksgiving decorations  is inexpensive, fun, and entirely unique, not to mention that it's a great family activity that gets the creative juices flowing. Fall crafts  can range from a cornucopia  concoction to a maize  masterpiece. The sky is the limit!

Popular Themes

Cornucopias  Cornucopia Vegetable Cornucopia	Turkeys  Paper Maple Leaf Turkey	Leaves and Acorns  Wreath Projects Fall Leave Rubbings	Football  Super Bowl Projects Football Team Placemats	Scarecrows  Building a Scarecrow Straw Scarecrow

Pumpkins  & Gourds  Fall Centerpiece Quilt Project Gourd Bird House	Corn  Dried Corn Centerpiece Cornhusk Dolls	Native Americans  Making a Dream Catcher Making Moccasins	Pilgrims  Paper Plate Pilgrim	Apples  Clay Pot Apple Apple Votives

Classic Crafts for Fall

Wreath Making Wreath making is something that is popular for crafters year-round. However, to make a wreath more fit for fall you should choose items that reflect the tone of the season such as: Red, orange, and gold leaves  (silk,  real, craft,  or construction paper  cut-out for kids). Acorns  and pine cones.  Berries  and twigs. You might even use dried wild flowers.

Beading In spirit of the Native Americans, take up a beading needle,  some thread,  and the beads  of your choice. You can make earrings,  bracelets,  or necklaces.  You might decorate bags,  moccasins,  or a scarf.  You can even glue beads onto masks,  frames,  candlesticks,  or vases  to create a unique home décor item.

Project Ideas Online

On the Web you'll find there is a wide variety of fun craft projects to try. Here are just a few of the many popular crafts sites that offer ideas for sprucing up your home during the fall and particularly for Thanksgiving Day.

• Family Fun -- Five projects to try, including a centerpiece, napkins, napkin holders, place cards, and favors.
• Better Homes and Gardens -- Quick and easy crafts and ideas that kids can try. Check out the Cornucopia Centerpiece, Apple Candle Holders, Acorns and Oak Leaves Bread Basket, and the Golden Autumn Platter.
• HGTV -- There are about 20 craft guides to choose from. Some that you might like are the Autumn Rose Centerpiece, Gourd Garlands, and Thanksgiving Leftovers Bags.
• Michael's Arts and Crafts Store -- This site offers many how-tos for making wreaths, centerpieces, cornucopias, and floral arrangements.
• Woman's Day -- Turkey fan ornaments.
• About.com -- Pilgrims, turkeys, trivia and more.

Craft Kits for Kids

Buying a craft kit  that comes with all the essentials is an easy way to keep kids of all ages entertained. The following are just a few options.

Scarecrow Bucket	Pilgrim Craft Kit	Thanksgiving Beaded Goblet Charm Craft	Flowerpot Scarecrow Craft Kit	Thanksgiving Craft Stamps

Just for Kids

• Danielle's Place -- The Craft Stick Turkey Craft is a personal favorite.
• Kid's Domain -- A pinecone turkey craft.
• Enchanted Learning -- Everything Thanksgiving.