The pomegranates are back! My daughter and I love pomegranates! We can sit and watch a show and eat it like popcorn! Love them in a salad and also added to my yogurt! I highly recommend trying them.
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The pomegranates are back! My daughter and I love pomegranates! We can sit and watch a show and eat it like popcorn! Love them in a salad and also added to my yogurt! I highly recommend trying them.
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Here’s a quickie for last minute Thanksgiving decor (or any event, really): little acorn place holders. The tutorial from Sculpey uses Premo and craft wire so it even qualifies as pretty simple. You could embellish it with more textures, … Read More...
Thanksgiving rings in the holiday season. Some holiday cheer to be had with family and friends. Girls get together after the Black Friday shopping spree. Sometimes a drink helps get you through those marathon gift wrapping sessions! That and a … Read More...
I have seen plenty of turkey’s made using handprints and paint and plenty made out of pine cones. I think, though, that these are the first turkeys I have seen that are made by painting with a pine cone.
Allison, … Read More...
by Katie Smith
Stephanie from DIY Made Simple shared the tutorial for this super affordable and easy chalk board place settings for Thanksgiving (or any time of year!) on her blog. This is a fresh take on the classic chalkboard craft. I love … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Big family meals like Thanksgiving Ren from The Inspired Wren shares a tutorial showing how to make her Table Running Trivet. It’s a table runner that’s also a trivet. It’s a more efficient use of tabletop space than a collection … Read More...
Here is a dessert that can be part of the decoration and the dessert for your Thanksgiving feast.
Don’t tell your guests that the decoration is edible! Surprise them after the meal, when you cut up the centerpiece for them … Read More...
I am a huge fan of acorns and anything acorn shaped. I scored an Ice Age Jello Jigglers mold that included an acorn at the thrift store recently and was thinking about all the materials (and food) I could possibly … Read More...
The only time I decorate cookies with frosting is during the holidays. Even then I’m hesitant, because I make a lot of mistakes. Of course, I enjoy eating all the mistakes too!
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If you are still looking for crafts to do with the kids for Thanksgiving, here is another easy one for you.
All you need is some graham crackers, chocolate frosting, edible eyes and some fondant. Or you can make your … Read More...
Yesterday I found a site that teaches you how to make butter and today I searched through my suggestions and found this molding technique for butter. Now the kids can make butter and then mold them into shapes. Glad heavy … Read More...
Here are a few of the fabulous pieces polymer clay artists on Etsy have made for the US Thanksgiving holiday:
Pilgrim Boy and Girl by CortneyrectorFOLKART |
Autumn Croquembouche by ParisMiniatures |
Thanksgiving Servers by SeajayDesigns |
Primitive Pumpkin Art by OldeKettleLane |
If you love the holidays, but just don’t have the space or need for all that food. Here is a possible plan for you.
How about Thanksgiving in a muffin pan?! Easy to make and package up for a small … Read More...
by Linda Lanese
Amber of Salt Tree has lovely “Felt Pinecone” tutorial for us to make. Her tutorial is loaded with pictured to follow because she is a visual person. Be sure to read the full post to get the down-loadable template and … Read More...
It’s all about the kids helping and taking part in the preparation of the any holiday feast. This one is super easy! There are no recipes involved and will keep the little ones busy before dinner, while you prepare the … Read More...
How do you keep the kids entertained and still allow them to help with the holiday meal or any meal? You have them make butter!
All it takes is some heavy cream, a jar and whole lotta shaking going on. … Read More...
Who doesn’t love nachos!? Here is another way to use the leftover Thanksgiving turkey or anytime you have turkey. Really easy to make too! Great for those football games after Thanksgiving.
All you need is turkey, salsa, corn chips and … Read More...
Thanksgiving may be easier this year than I thought. I have two slow cookers, one for everyday use and a larger one for potlucks. I found a stuffing recipe to use and now I also have one for the turkey … Read More...
Stuffing or dressing? I guess it all depends on where you are located. I’ve always known it as stuffing.
I love my slow cooker, but for some reason I never think to use it for special occasions to help with … Read More...
by Anne Weaver
Lindsey from Fort Worth Fabric Studio shows how you can make this turkey tea towel for Thanksgiving. The applique is all simple shapes and the design is cute, especially if you have kids in the house for Thanksgiving.
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