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Get ready for this Thanksgiving and have fun crafting!
These festive holiday projects are fun, creative, inspiring, and will keep you busy!
Craft time isnt just for kids, you know.
It doesnt matter if youre just enjoying letting your creativity flow.
Or maybe, youre making things to use as decorative pieces around your home.
Just check out this list of 27 Thanksgiving crafts for adults for ideas and inspiration!
Cricut Thanksgiving Faux Pumpkin
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Have you seen a pumpkin that looked this adorable?
Its the perfect Thanksgiving craft project if youre looking to add to your home decor.
These wine glass turkeys are surprisingly adorable, arent they?
Just buy a few tealight candles fromhereand light them when youre done.
But first, youve got to paint your wine glass.
If you pick a nice matte-finish paint, youll be able to paint your turkey with relative ease.
Check out more easyfall crafts for adults.
Origami Turkey
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This particular origami project is not for a novice, I must admit.
It involves quite a bit of deft folding and tricky parts that an intermediary will find more suitable.
But, that being said, practice makes perfect, so grab some origami paper fromhereand start practicing.
Youll have an origami turkey ready in no time at all.
If youre wondering where youd place the turkey, fret not.
you’re free to artfully arrange them on your Thanksgiving table as a part of the decor.
Check out morepaper crafts for adults here.
Grab your pumpkin orange paint, a few brushes and get started on painting the jar.
Feel free to distress the jar with a bit of sandpaper if you like.
Oh, and dont throw the lids away just yet.
DIY Pumpkin Vase
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These gorgeous mini pumpkin vases arewait for itmade fromrealpumpkins.
No craft pumpkins for this project, no.
Grab a spoon and a scooping knife and start scooping.
Then all you have to do is stick your florals and fall leaves in there.
Since youre using a real pumpkin, the vase in question wont last quite that long.
But you’ve got the option to certainly enjoy it while it lasts!
Check out moreDIY Dollar Tree vases here.
Heres a more sophisticated version of rock painting for you to try.
First, grab some gold leaf sheets fromhere.
Then pick out your pebblesit all comes down to choosing the best ones for the job.
Turkey Wreath
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Is Thanksgiving truly complete without turkey?
Youll be needing quite a few bandannas for this projectfall-colored ones, that is.
Once youve picked them out, start knotting them as indicated around your wreath form.
Finally, dont forget the little turkey head you see here right at the bottom of the wreath.
Thats the final touch to bring the entire wreath together, so lets do it right!
Check out morefall wreaths here.
But whoever said you could only have one?
Checkthisone out, too.
Dont forget to save the seedsyou can roast them in the oven for a tasty snack later.
SO keep an eyenose?out!
Youll also need chalk paint fromhereand some antique wax.
When youre done making the sign, go ahead and have it mounted on the wall.
DIY Scarecrow From Cedar Pickets
This DIY scarecrow isnt quite scary, no.
But it sure does add to the fall decor youve got going.
Its a great project to carry you through Halloween and Thanksgiving.
Youll also need your toolbox, of course!
Use acrylic paint to paint the scarecrow exactly how you like.
My favorite part is the little candy corn nose in the middle.
Also, feel free to jazz it up with a scarf or a bow.
This sign can help you do just that.
Youll need mod podge matte fromhere, wood, wood stain, sanding paper, and brushes.
you could use wood youve got stored from previous projects, of course.
Youll needvinyl sheets like thisfor that.
Thankful Thanksgiving Wall Hanging
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Dont think youre done with signs just yet.
Just remember to pick outfall leaves like thisfor the project.
Its such an easy craft project to try, but the results are simply splendid!
Youll need some jute twine, or eventhis fishing linewould do the trick.
Then look no further than this one that reads:Small cheer and great welcome make a merry feast.
Sounds right, doesnt it?
Well, Shakespeare certainly thought so!
Check out thesefall decor ideas for the home.
If its just the family then you’re able to eschew the whole rigmarole of place configs.
But a bigger party calls for a little careful planning.
Theyre easy to make, colorful and your guest will certainly appreciate the little treat waiting for them.
So grab some mini paper cups fromhereand lets start making these place controls.
They are a wonderful way to augment your Thanksgiving decor.
These leafy turkey napkin rings add a ton of color and texture to your table.
Theyre also quite elaborate and can take time to make.
So feel free to rope your kids into this project because I have a feeling theyll enjoy it.
DIY Pumpkin Place Setting
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Heres another adorable place setting that you could make during craft time.
Theyre simple and elegant to make and will blend seamlessly into your dinner table.
The best part is that these place tweaks can be carried over from Halloween to Thanksgiving.
So, grab some floral wire fromhereto help you secure the entire thing together.
Dont they look fabulous?
you could always remove the centerpiece to the sideboard when its time to bring out the turkey.
That way, youll have more room to place the dish and enjoy the feast!
Check out theseDIY dollar tree centerpiecesfor more inspiration.
These napkin rings also happen to be place cards, so its a win-win situation.
Just pick up a few ofthese mini chalkboardsto scrawl the names on and, youre all set.
Take a look at how to make thisDIY leaf candle holder.
Pumpkin Mason Jar
Mason jars will have my eternal and unconditional love.
Theyre just so darn versatile.
If you dont, then just pick out a couple fromherefor these mason jar pumpkins.
Youll also need some chalk finish paint.
Dont throw the lids away, though.
Paint them a nice shade of green first.
Im gaga about coasters, mostly because theyre so much fun to make.
For these ceramic Thanksgiving coasters, youll want to pick up some ofthese ceramic tiles.
Youll also need to use your Cricut machine to design and print out your message.
Finally, use transfer tape to attach the cutout onto the ceramic tile.
Dont forget, youll also need to seal the vinyl onto the tiles with mod podge.
Dont like these coasters?
You might want to check out theserope coasters!
Bandanna Pumpkins
Remember that turkey wreath we read about just a while ago where we used bandanas?
Did you have a few left over, I wonder?
These bandana pumpkins are so bright and cheerful.
Theyre also super easy to make.
Will you believe me if I tell you that theres an empty toilet roll in there?
But my absolute favorite part is the cinnamon sticks that are used as the stems for the pumpkins.
Not only do they look great, they add such a wonderful, spicy scent to these pumpkins!
Why dont you check out thesetoilet paper roll crafts?
Im the last one to judge you, because Ive been there myself, several times.
Youll need hemp cording fromhere, rubber bands, grapevine pieces for the stem and tendrils and stuffing fromhere.
Go ahead and cut out your sweater and follow the instructions to make your very own stuffed sweater pumpkins!
Check out morescrap fabric projectshere.
Floral Horn Of Plenty
Theres something very wholesome and earthy about horns of plenty.
Theyre an indicator of bounty, harvest and good times.
This floral horn of plenty would look stunning as a centerpiece on your dining table.
There are also a ton of greenery and lush, ripe berries in there to help augment it.
Youll also definitely need a hot glue gum, a knife and a pair of scissors.
Then follow the instructions to complete this easy DIY.
If youre interested, check out some of thesefall crafts that are super fun to make.
