Thanksgiving Craft Ideas for Fun Family Time

The Thanksgiving Craft Ideas is an entertaining experience of bringing creativity and holiday spirit to your home, and also having a fun time with your family. Young and old people may prepare new crafts of handprint on paper, paint, or even clay in order to come up with cute souvenirs. Fall leaf garlands made of colorful fall leaves and twine are easy to make and can be used to brighten up any room. Tiny pumpkins, candles, or acorns in mason jar centerpieces are simple but beautiful decorations.

Also, you can make gratitude trees where the family members can write what they are thankful for on leaves of paper and pin them to the branches. Burlap and ribbon napkin rings create a homemade appearance to the dining table. Other fun things are pumpkin painting, pinecone turkeys, and corn husk dolls. Crafts are one thing that can unite all people, promote creativity, and make your Thanksgiving party feel intimate, celebratory, and full of affection.

Thanksgiving Craft Ideas

1. Turkey handprint art
2. Gratitude tree with paper leaves
3. Mason jar pumpkin lanterns
4. Pinecone turkeys
5. Corn husk dolls
6. Leaf-pressed bookmarks
7. Pumpkin painting craft
8. Thankful banner with burlap
9. Paper plate turkeys
10. Acorn necklaces
11. DIY fall wreath with leaves
12. Napkin rings with twine
13. Pumpkin mason jar storage jars
14. Leaf-stamped table runners
15. Paper cornucopias
16. Wooden spoon turkeys
17. Felt pumpkins
18. Handmade pilgrim hats
19. Autumn leaf candles
20. Popsicle stick scarecrows
21. Twig and leaf coasters
22. Gratitude journals with DIY covers
23. Leaf print t-shirts
24. Paper pumpkin garlands
25. Clay leaf ornaments
26. Painted acorn magnets
27. Pinecone wreaths
28. Recycled jar candle holders
29. Burlap table banners
30. Decorative corn crafts
31. Beaded leaf charms
32. Autumn leaf wind chimes
33. 3D paper pumpkins
34. Cork turkeys
35. Fabric pumpkin pillows
36. Sunflower paper fans
37. Wooden block signs
38. Paper lantern pumpkins
39. Hand-painted Thanksgiving mugs
40. Clay pumpkin bowls
41. Harvest placemats with kids’ handprints
42. Turkey masks
43. Felt leaf garlands
44. Popsicle stick picture frames
45. Gratitude Advent Calendar
46. Painted pumpkin rocks
47. Paper bag scarecrows
48. Fabric leaf napkins
49. Thanksgiving greeting cards
50. Beaded corn-on-the-cob craft

Steps to Do a Thanksgiving Craft

1. Turkey Handprint Art

• Draw the hand of a child on colored paper.
• Cut out the handprint.
• The head of the turkey is the thumb, and the feathers are the fingers.
• Beak, wattle, and googly eyes.
• Stick to card or paper backing.

2. Gratitude Tree with Paper Leaves

• Take branches and put them in a vase.
• Make paper leaves out of construction paper.
• Write on each leaf something you are thankful for.
• Made a hole in the leaves and strung them on a string.
• Cover the branches with hanging leaves to create the tree.

3. Mason Jar Pumpkin Lanterns

• Paint mason jars orange.
• Stickers or black paint to make pumpkin faces.
• Insert a candle or LED light (tealight).
• Cover the lid with twine or ribbon.
• Put them on the table-tops or window-sills.

4. Pinecone Turkeys

• Collect pinecones.
• Cut colored feathers of paper or felt.
• Attach some glue to the pinecone cover.
• Add a beak and googly eyes on the front.
• Have them as a table decoration or as kids’ crafts.

5. Corn Husk Dolls

• Wet dried corn Husks in water.
• Fold and tie, and make a head and body.
• Make smaller husks to make arms.
• Wear clothing by tying the string around the waist.
• Allow to dry and add some ribbons or markers.