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Thankful Crafting: Easy Thanksgiving Crafts

ByEmily
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One idea for a place card is to incorporate decorative accessories. You can attach the card to a gourd (fresh or fake), pinecone, wood round, leaves, or other seasonal elements. This not only highlights the card but adds to the tablescape as well.

The holiday season can be a busy one! That’s why we love holiday crafting—it offers the chance to slow down and pour a bit of love into making gifts and decorations that will add an extra bit of appreciation and gratitude to your Thanksgiving holiday. 

Easy and Simple Thanksgiving Craft Ideas

These Thanksgiving craft ideas are a simple way to make your meal special, decor stand out, and guests feel welcome and loved. Plus, they give you a minute to relax, breathe, de-stress, and remember all the things you’re thankful for.

Crafting Thanksgiving Place Cards

A table set with Thanksgiving place cards automatically feels cozy and welcoming. Nothing says, “I’m so happy you’re here,” like a little handcrafted touch on a thoughtful table setting. Your guests will love the thoughtfulness and attention to detail.

A table set with Thanksgiving place cards automatically feels cozy and welcoming. Nothing says, “I’m so happy you’re here,” like a little handcrafted touch on a thoughtful table setting. Your guests will love the thoughtfulness and attention to detail.

One idea for a place card is to incorporate decorative accessories. You can attach the card to a gourd (fresh or fake), pinecone, wood round, leaves, or other seasonal elements. This not only highlights the card but adds to the tablescape as well.

One idea for a place card is to incorporate decorative accessories. You can attach the card to a gourd (fresh or fake), pinecone, wood round, leaves, or other seasonal elements. This not only highlights the card but adds to the tablescape as well.

You can also make Thanksgiving place cards using a simple folded piece of cardstock decorated with patterned paper, embellishments, and your guest’s name for that personal touch. Whichever direction you choose, your table will look amazing with your place cards set up.

Handmade Thanksgiving Decorations

There are fewer decorations available for Thanksgiving than for other holidays. This is a great opportunity to make your own handmade Thanksgiving decorations. Adding some festive decor to your home dials up the ambiance and makes the day feel extra special.

An easy way to make Thanksgiving decorations is to attach paper crafts to seasonal elements like pumpkins or dried corn on the cob.

An easy way to make Thanksgiving decorations is to attach paper crafts to seasonal elements like pumpkins or dried corn on the cob.

Another easy, yet high-impact Thanksgiving decor idea is a banner or garland. You can use the garland to express a sentiment like “grateful,” “thankful,” or “give thanks.” Or you can simply decorate each pennant with patterned paper and other seasonal decorative elements. Hang your banner on a mantle, a wall, a bookshelf, or anywhere you want to add a little festive flair.

DIY Thanksgiving Cards

There are plenty of reasons to make DIY cards for Thanksgiving. You can use them as invitations to invite guests for Thanksgiving dinner, as a thank you to the person who hosted you for dinner, or to express your love and gratitude to family and friends during the season of thankfulness.

There are plenty of reasons to make DIY cards for Thanksgiving. You can use them as invitations to invite guests for Thanksgiving dinner, as a thank you to the person who hosted you for dinner, or to express your love and gratitude to family and friends during the season of thankfulness.
A handmade grateful for you card featuring leaves and thoughtful message.
A DIY Thanksgiving card featuring a fall leave and other autumn decorative elements.

Thanksgiving Table Settings

In addition to the Thanksgiving place cards we mentioned earlier, you can also create a table-setting craft, as we did with this silverware pouch. A few die cut leaves, some embellishments, and a stamped sentiment came together to make this look. You can easily create your own version, and if you want it to pull double duty, you can even add your guest’s name to add a personalized touch.

In addition to the Thanksgiving place cards we mentioned earlier, you can also create a table-setting craft, as we did with this silverware pouch. A few die cut leaves, some embellishments, and a stamped sentiment came together to make this look. You can easily create your own version, and if you want it to pull double duty, you can even add your guest’s name to add a personalized touch.
Consider giving Thanksgiving table settings at the “kid's table” a fun twist by tucking some crayons into the silverware pouch instead of boring forks and spoons and covering the table in brown or white craft paper so the kids can color right on the table while they tuck into their turkey

Consider giving Thanksgiving table settings at the “kid’s table” a fun twist by tucking some crayons into the silverware pouch instead of boring forks and spoons and covering the table in brown or white craft paper so the kids can color right on the table while they tuck into their turkey. 

Thanksgiving Tags

Want to make sure your hostess knows how much you appreciate all the hard work that goes into putting together a Thanksgiving gathering? Wrap up a hostess gift and add a handmade gift tag that expresses your gratitude. These tags are a great addition to any thank-you gift.

Want to make sure your hostess knows how much you appreciate all the hard work that goes into putting together a Thanksgiving gathering? Wrap up a hostess gift and add a handmade gift tag that expresses your gratitude. These tags are a great addition to any thank-you gift.
A DIY Thanksgiving Tag featuring flower and other fall embellishments.

A Personal Touch for Your Thanksgiving Gathering

These easy Thanksgiving crafts add an extra handcrafted touch to your holiday. Added bonus? You get to spend a little time crafting in the name of “meal prep.” Whether you make these easy Thanksgiving crafts ahead of time or whip them up on the day of the feast, you’ll be thankful you took the time to add an extra personal touch to your gathering. And if you’d like to connect with other crafters, order Stampin’ Up! supplies, or become a representative, connect with a demonstrator in your area today.