We don’t need an excuse to do crafts around here, but Thanksgiving seems like a pretty good occasion to break out the supplies. Thanksgiving crafts aren’t just a great way to decorate your home for the holiday. Working on a craft project together is also a really fun way to bond with your children!
We usually work on our craft projects in the days leading up to the big event, but have you ever considered adding a craft activity to your Thanksgiving festivities? Whether you’re hosting a small dinner or welcoming a large group of family and friends this year, gathering around the table to create something fun and beautiful will keep kids entertained and allow your guests to go home with a party favour they made themselves. Create fun memories and a new family tradition!
Fun Thanksgiving Crafts for Everyone to Enjoy
We’ve collected a mix of craft projects here for all ages. If you’re a teacher seeking out a fun Thanksgiving project for your classroom, a parent looking to fill family time with the kids, or just in the mood to create something elegant for your Thanksgiving table, you’re sure to find something in this collection of Thanksgiving crafts. From cute little pom pom turkeys to elegant napkin holders, there’s something here for everyone!
Click on the title or picture to get the full instructions for each craft.
1. Fall Handprint Tree
We love this centrepiece for the Thanksgiving table. Add handprints from all your guests to create a beautiful family memento.
2. Felt Acorn Napkin Ring
Decorate your Thanksgiving table with these rustic yet elegant napkin rings.
3. Thanksgiving Turkey Craft Idea
Create a whole family of quirky turkeys with your choice of craft paper and colourful feathers.
4. Thanksgiving Garland
Decorate your fireplace or dining room with this handmade “Thankful” garland.
5. Fall Leaf Cupcake Topper
Your guests will love these gorgeous handmade cupcake toppers inspired by colourful fall leaves swirling in the wind.
6. Thanksgiving Turkey Toilet Paper Roll Craft
Suitable for even your youngest crafter, this easy toilet paper tube turkey will encourage kids to consider everything they’re thankful for this Thanksgiving.
7. DIY Thanksgiving Napkin Rings
These crafty napkin rings will keep the kids busy and decorate your Thanksgiving table at the same time.
8. Toilet Paper Pumpkins
Repurpose your toilet paper to make these cute fabric-covered pumpkins. After the holidays, unwrap them and put them back in the bathroom cupboard!
9. DIY Thanksgiving Plate Decoration
If you’ve got a Cricut, here’s how to make these chic accent plates for your Thanksgiving table.
10. Thanksgiving Turkey Cutlery Holder
What an adorable way to hold the kids’ cutlery at Thanksgiving dinner! Template included.
11. Thanskgiving Coloring Pages
Visit the original post to download three different Thanksgiving coloring pages you can take anywhere.
12. Thankful Chart
Hang this chart all month so the whole family can share the things you’re thankful for.
13. Easy Candy Acorns
Turn Ferrero Rocher chocolates into seasonally appropriate acorns!
14. Gobble ‘Til You Wobble Thanksgiving Printable
Head over to the original post to download a full-sized PDF you can print out for your Thanksgiving decor.
15. Pom Pom Turkeys
Create a family of fuzzy pom pom turkeys and arrange them along a ledge or in a decorative dish for a Thanksgiving centerpiece.
16. Thanksgiving Wreath Craft
This simple wreath tutorial comes with a printable template, making the project suitable for kids of all ages.
17. Toque Pumpkins and Glove Turkeys
What a creative way to repurpose cold weather toques and gloves! Pick fall colours to make your Thanksgiving display.
18. Thanksgiving Door Wreath
Grab a Styrofoam form and rolls of tulle from the craft store to make this colourful wreath.
19. Scarecrow Paper Plate Craft
Kids will love putting together this adorable scarecrow face.
20. Waxed Fall Leaves
Learn how to preserve colourful fall leaves in paraffin wax. Once dipped, you can arrange them in a decorative bowl for a Thanksgiving centrepiece or string them into a pretty garland!
Thanksgiving Crafts for All Ages
We’ve tried to include a wide variety of Thanksgiving crafts here in hopes you find something you’ll want to create with your kids, your family, or even your friends. These fun crafts are truly something to be grateful for. Happy Thanksgiving!
With Thanksgiving only weeks away these are some really cool crafts to do with my grandchildren! Thanks for the ideas !
I love crafting w my 5 kiddos, as a single mommy it’s the best way to get good quality time together and especially love holiday crafting, I love all of these ides but especially love #’s 1 , 3, 4, 8, 9 and 12 is my favorite. Such a great idea 🙂
Wow, you have some great ideas. I think I will do a few of them with my daycare kids.
Thank you for these crafts, I love the toilet paper toque pumpkins.