Wishing everyone a day of thankfulness and happy hearts...
Here's an easy little project to keep the kids busy today and it makes a festive decoration.
We used leaf templates I already had from a few years ago, but you can find similar ones here.
Cut out leaf shapes from fall-colored papers.
Everyone write something they are thankful for on a leaf, then string them up or use a garland. Have a wonderful day!
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We made one yesterday in lieu of a Thanksgiving feast. I have to say it was the first craft, found online, that actually occupied my girls for more than 5 minutes and turned out nicely. Thanks for the idea! I have a little pic on my blog, just of the leaves -- and something special my 8 year-old was thankful for.
Cami, this is lovely, and so much classier than the usual Thanksgiving tree with leaves we've done in the past. My 10yod wants to make some today, because we're not having our Thanksgiving celebration 'til tomorrow (yesterday and today being usual work days here in Canada).
Denise, I could see doing it with stars or smaller snowflakes for Christmas/winter...
That is such a good idea. We did this once with real leaves (that we laminated) and stuck them on the fridge but this would be so much better.
I wish that I'd read this sooner. Maybe we can still do it. Why not?
We made one yesterday in lieu of a Thanksgiving feast. I have to say it was the first craft, found online, that actually occupied my girls for more than 5 minutes and turned out nicely. Thanks for the idea! I have a little pic on my blog, just of the leaves -- and something special my 8 year-old was thankful for.
Posted by: MamaShift | November 28, 2008 at 12:13 AM
Oh I love this, we are going to do this!
Posted by: tricia-rennea | November 23, 2008 at 10:14 PM
Love these leaves! They are like a sneak peak into what awaits inside!
Posted by: Annie | November 23, 2008 at 12:26 PM
Wow, thanks for all the great comments, I really appreciate it!
PS. Christin, I just folded the stem over the string and stapled it on.
Posted by: Cami | November 22, 2008 at 09:31 PM
What a great idea! How did you attach the leaves to the string? Glue or staples or another way? Thanks! :)
Posted by: Christin | November 22, 2008 at 08:11 PM
Oh wow! I love this! I'll be linking to this if you don't mind. =)
Posted by: Rachel | November 22, 2008 at 04:53 PM
I love this... I was looking for a project to do for my MOMS club. This might be it! Thanks!
Valerie
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Posted by: Valerie @ Frugal Family Fun Blog | November 22, 2008 at 10:54 AM
Great idea!!! We'll do it this weekend!!
Posted by: Dariela | November 21, 2008 at 03:20 PM
What a beautiful and thoughtful idea!
Posted by: CC | November 21, 2008 at 07:37 AM
I've just seen this on Crafty Crow - it looks beautiful. Canadian thanksgiving has long gone but I could a Christmas version of this would look great!
Posted by: lina | November 21, 2008 at 06:49 AM
COOL!
Posted by: Ellen | November 29, 2007 at 02:42 PM
Hi! I tagged you over at my blog (hope you don't mind-feel free to ignore me!). :)
Posted by: Denise | November 28, 2007 at 09:51 PM
It's really lovely!
Posted by: Gina | November 27, 2007 at 02:32 PM
Cami - THAT is the perfect garland! I love it!
Thank you so much for your wonderful thoughts for my mom ...
xoxo
Kim
Posted by: Kim | November 27, 2007 at 11:13 AM
Cami, this is lovely, and so much classier than the usual Thanksgiving tree with leaves we've done in the past. My 10yod wants to make some today, because we're not having our Thanksgiving celebration 'til tomorrow (yesterday and today being usual work days here in Canada).
Denise, I could see doing it with stars or smaller snowflakes for Christmas/winter...
Thanks, and Happy Thanksgiving!
Posted by: Becky | November 23, 2007 at 01:30 PM
That is such a good idea. We did this once with real leaves (that we laminated) and stuck them on the fridge but this would be so much better.
I wish that I'd read this sooner. Maybe we can still do it. Why not?
Posted by: Madeline | November 23, 2007 at 05:55 AM
Ooooh, what a great idea! I'll have to think of a way to adapt it to some of the upcoming holidays too! :)
Posted by: Denise | November 22, 2007 at 06:22 PM