I have done Marble Rolling before to make the phases of the moon with my children. I love the idea of covering up words, and then doing marble rolling around it to make the words stand out. Here, Scarlet Lily… Read More...
Thanksgiving Crafts and DIY Ideas
Thanksgiving is the season to craft new ideas for your parties and decorations. Find great ideas here to be thankful for here!
Brown Paper Flowers
Guests are coming but you haven’t pulled the Christmas decorations out of the attic yet. What to do? Make these lovely brown paper flowers to decorate the center of the table or hang on the wall. Lovely! Get the step … Read More...
Pumpkin Seed Brittle
This is a perfect example of that tiny little extra step that makes something go from yummy recipe to yummy, crafty recipe… Not just pumpkin seed brittle, but pumpkin seed brittle shaped like a pumpkin. Plus it only takes ten … Read More...
Pilgrim Lunch
Have lunch with a pilgrim… Oh, wait, not exactly with a pilgrim. Poor pilgrim. And he looks so cute. And just right for lunch. Make him HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
Pumpkin Pie Milkshakes
What’s better than a pumpkin pie milkshake? A pumpkin pie milkshake with a pie crust straw. I mean c’mon, that’s pretty clever. A pie crust straw just elevated this from yum, to yum and crafty. Find the recipe HERE at … Read More...
Mayflower Bread Boats
Committing dinner to a history lesson on Colonial America… Make Mayflower bread boats. Now that is an impressive meal-on-a-plate for kids. Find them HERE at Moore Minutes. {spotted on Ohdeedoh.}
Rice Krispies Treats Turkeys
Why should you do all the work? Let kids make their own Thanksgiving desserts. Find the how-tos to make chocolate Rice Krispies Treats turkeys HERE at Alpha Mom, from Marie LeBaron.
Acorn Cake Bites
I’ve seen similar acorn bites made from donut holes, but this homemade version lets you vary the cake. These are made from a spice cake (yum, and fitting). Find the how-tos HERE at The Dollhouse Bake Shoppe.
Homemade Pumpkin Twinkies
And speaking of Confessions of a Cookbook Queen, not only are these homemade Twinkies, but these are homemade pumpkin Twinkies with cream cheese marshmallow filling. Nothing says Thanksgiving like homemade pumpkin Twinkies with cream cheese marshmallow filling. Find the … Read More...
Bugle Cornucopia Favors
And speaking of Cookies and Cups… Isn’t this so easy and clever? Bugles and candy make cornucopia favors. Done and done. Find the how-tos and free printable HERE at Cookies and Cups.
Autumn Leaf Bouquet
This beautiful bouquet of firey roses is actually made from fall leaves. You can get the step by step tutorial over at Design*Sponge — diy project: autumn leaf bouquet.
Candybar Placecards for Thanksgiving
You have to see the step-by-steps for these edible chocolate bar placecards. Such a clever idea, and one that can find use long after Thanksgiving. Created for the Food Network Virtual Thanksgiving Dinner, find the how-tos HERE at The … Read More...
Tiger Grass Wreath
This is a great looking natural wreath made from tiger grass. I love the way that the grass strands flow around and look as it they are being blown by the wind. Get the how to over at We Know … Read More...
Vibrant Cornhusk Wreath
This beautiful wreath is constructed from corn husks that have been dyed a beautiful wine red. What a great alternative to the natural color to add a festive touch to your holiday door. Check out the instructions over at Martha … Read More...
Cornhusk Napkin Rings and Place Cards
Martha Stewart’s creative team brings us these lovely little flower napkin rings that are actually made from corn husks! I never would have guessed! Head over to MarthaStewart.com to get the instructions — Cornhusk Napkin Rings and Place Cards.
Mousse-Filled Chocolate Pilgrim Hats
I stuck my face right up to my computer screen, not believing these were edible given the total perfection. And yet, from the step-by-step photos, I think I can actually make these. Find the how-tos to make mousse-filled chocolate pilgrim … Read More...
Thanksgiving Dinner: Resources
OK folks, I’m making an exception to the rules of Edible Crafts today. I rarely post on recipes that aren’t “crafty” (which means no matter how great your pumpkin pie or stuffing or plum pudding or cornbread is, it’s not … Read More...
Gobble Gobble Painting
Looking for something to keep those kiddos hands busy while the Turkey is in the oven? How about doing some ‘Gobble Gobble Painting’! Head on over to Crissy’s Craft to see two of her great ideas for painting on small … Read More...
A Better Cornucopia
Here I thought I was oh so very clever with my cornucopia, ’til I saw this one from The Dollhouse Bake Shoppe. All mine needed was 20 seconds in the microwave. Brilliant. Find the how-tos HERE at The … Read More...
Turkey Rice Krispies Treats
I just have so much to share with you, the posts keep coming. Next up… turkeys! On Rice Krispies treats. And on a stick. Learn to make them HERE at the Celebration Shoppe blog.