It’s Thanksgiving weekend in Canada. Like the US, one of the traditional desserts is pumpkin pie. I’m not a big fan of the real deal but the polymer clay miniature version is pretty adorable. ThreeMoonBabies has a quick and easy … Read More...
A Beautiful No Carve Pumpkin Decorating Option
Pumpkins are everywhere this time of the year. Not only can they be found at your local market, but you’ll see those orange gourds on almost every porch from now until the end of the month. Over time it has … Read More...
Concrete and Copper Pumpkin Napkin Rings
Are you planning a get together this Fall? Whether it’s your turn to host Thanksgiving dinner, or you just want a great way to dress up you place settings for the next family dinner, this idea for a napkin ring … Read More...
A Vintage Twist to the Traditional Pumpkin Decor
With Fall among us, pumpkin everything is everywhere we look. However, that rustic look may not be your favorite way to decorate. If you love the vintage style or are looking for something a little out of the box, this … Read More...
Technique: Stamping with Oil Pastels
Add texture and multiple colors to leaf stamps using water soluble oil pastels. Color directly on the rubber of the stamp, add some water then stamp. Learn more about this lovely technique at Kristina Werner’s blog where she’s go a … Read More...
40 Fall-Themed Wreath Ideas
A new season brings upon the need to drag out different décor items, and Fall has got to be one of my favorites. I love the warm color tones and textures, and there are many different holidays to decorate for … Read More...
Turkey Cobbler Casserole
Happy Thanksgiving to those in the US. Here are some additional leftover ideas for your Thanksgiving meal. Safe travels to all and for everyone else, hope you have a great day!
This recipe was originally made with leftover chicken, but … Read More...
Happy Thanksgiving (and a freebie)
To everyone in the US have a wonderful Thanksgiving today!
And to celebrate here’s a super cute turkey digital stamp to download for free over at Little Scraps of Heaven.
-Heather
Polymer Clay Thanksgiving
I poked through the Flickr faves for an ode to autumn and Thanksgiving. There are some fabulously talented clayers out there! Little miniature foods and perfect autumn themed details. Happy Thanksgiving gang!
Pumpkins by J Nicholai | Happy Thanksgiving by … Read More...
Simple DIY Thanksgiving Place Mat
If you don’t think you have enough time to come up with some creative Thanksgiving table decorations, you would be mistaken! Check out these simple DIY place mats shared by Merrilee on her Mer Mag Blog. She explains how she … Read More...
Printable Thanksgiving Play Dough Mats
Download and print out one of more of these fun play dough
mats that feature Thanksgiving designs. Your child will have a ton of fun making multicolored clay feathers for a turkey, adding a variety of kernels to ears of … Read More...
10 Ways to Use a Pomegranate
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.
Click here … Read More...
Tutorial: Acorn Placecard Holder
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...
Pine Cone Painting & Thanksgiving Turkey Craft
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...
DIY Easy and Fast Thanksgiving Decoration
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...
Indian Corn Cake
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...
How to make acorn shaped rice krispie treats
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...
How to Fix Royal Icing Mistakes
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!
Here is a website that has a video … Read More...
Frosted Graham Cracker Turkey
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...
Fancy Molded Butter
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...