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30 Easy Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids That Will Double as Decorations

We've got Turkey Day projects toddlers, middle schoolers, and beyond.

thanksgiving crafts for kids
Hello, Wonderful

The food may be the real star of your Thanksgiving feast, but no holiday dinner party is complete without some festive decorations. From the place cards to the centerpieces to the table settings, there are endless ways to get creative with how you present your meal. And if your kids want to help out, there are plenty of easy Thanksgiving crafts they can make that double as decor. After all, why rely on store-bought decorations when you can make your own at a fraction of the cost (and keep little ones occupied while you make dinner)?

Yes, Thanksgiving movies and Thanksgiving games can help amuse the younger guests during the duller parts of the night, but they'll probably enjoy a creative Turkey Day-themed craft even more. With projects as small as napkin holders and napkins rings and as large as banners and table runners, there are tons of DIY Thanksgiving crafts for kids (and adults!) of all ages, even if you're short on time or supplies. Make decorating much more fun this season with these fun Thanksgiving crafts, which can easily be added to your home or taken home by your guests after dinner is over.

thanksgiving crafts bottle cap turkey napkin rings
The Country Chic Cottage
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Bottle Cap Turkey Napkin Rings

You're sure to make your guests crack a smile if you decorate napkins with these easy bottle cap turkey napkin rings.

Get the tutorial at The Country Chic Cottage.

SHOP BOTTLE CAPS

thanksgiving crafts clay pot turkey
Creatively Beth
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Clay Pot Turkey

Your kids will love putting together this silly, long-legged, clay pot turkey, which you can set on any surface to watch over Thanksgiving preparations.

Get the tutorial at Creatively Beth.

SHOP CLAY POTS

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Leaf Stamped Tea Towels

Kids of all ages will love putting together these pretty autumn tea towels, which use real fallen leaves.

Get the tutorial at Average But Inspired.

SHOP TEA TOWELS

thanksgiving crafts colorful squeeze paint pumpkin turkey
Hello, Wonderful
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Colorful Squeeze Paint Pumpkin Turkey

A colorful painted pumpkin turkey makes a cute addition to your Thanksgiving party or decor in the home.

Get the tutorial at Hello, Wonderful.

SHOP WIGGLE EYES

thanksgiving crafts thankful garland
Design Improvised
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Thankful Garland

Show your gratitude with this easy-to-make "thankful" banner, which can be hung from a wall, bannister, counter, or table.

Get the tutorial at Design Improvised.

SHOP WOOD BANNER SQUARES

thanksgiving crafts turkey painted rocks
Hello, Wonderful
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Turkey Painted Rocks

These cute little turkey rocks can be decorated however you'd like and used as paper weighs, place cards, or decor around the house.

Get the tutorial at Hello, Wonderful.

SHOP WIGGLE EYES

thanksgiving crafts paper cup turkey
Non-Toy Gifts
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Paper Cup Turkey

All you need is a paper cup, a paper plate, and some yarn to put together this fun and colorful craft.

Get the tutorial at Non-Toy Gifts.

SHOP CRAFT PAINT

thanksgiving crafts thankful styrofoam turkey
Crafts by Amanda
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Thankful Styrofoam Turkey

This easy craft only requires some styrofoam pieces, craft paint, felt, and a few accessories to help kids decorate their turkeys.

Get the tutorial at Crafts by Amanda.

SHOP STYROFOAM DISCS

thanksgiving crafts fall wooden sign
The Country Chic Cottage
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Fall Wooden Sign

This wooden sign looks professional, but it's simple enough for even the youngest crafters to put together.

Get the tutorial at The Country Chic Cottage.

SHOP WOOD PUMPKINS

thanksgiving crafts rainbow ribbon turkey
Creatively Beth
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Rainbow Ribbon Turkey

These pretty rainbow ribbon turkeys can also double as adorable place cards if you add your guests' names to them.

Get the tutorial at Creatively Beth.

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thanksgiving crafts turkey wreath
Design Improvised
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Turkey Wreath

Bring a little festive touch to any door or wall with this precious burlap-wrapped turkey wreath.

Get the tutorial at Design Improvised.

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thanksgiving crafts turkey balloons
Hello, Wonderful
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Turkey Balloons

Need cute and easy decor for your Thanksgiving table? These playful turkey balloons are the perfect touch.

Get the tutorial at Hello, Wonderful.

SHOP BALLOONS

thanksgiving crafts thankful turkey
Non-Toy Gifts
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Thankful Paper Turkey

Your kids can reflect on all the things that make them feel grateful this year with this fun turkey-themed craft.

Get the tutorial at Non-Toy Gifts.

SHOP CARDSTOCK

thanksgiving crafts beaded pipe cleaner calico corn
One Little Project
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Beaded Pipe Cleaner Calico Corn

Cute, colorful and very inexpensive to make, you can string these beaded pipe cleaner corn cobs from a string to make a garland or simply use them for decoration around the house.

Get the tutorial at One Little Project.

SHOP BEADS

thanksgiving crafts butternut squash turkey
Non-Toy Gifts
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Butternut Squash Turkey

Turn a butternut squash into an adorable little turkey with just a few inexpensive supplies.

Get the tutorial at Non-Toy Gifts.

SHOP FAKE LEAVES

thanksgiving crafts thankful embroidery hoop wreath
Average But Inspired
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Thankful Embroidery Hoop Wreath

This embroidery hoop wreath is easier to make than it looks, and it allows you and your family members to keep track of all your blessings throughout the holiday season.

Get the tutorial at Average But Inspired.

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thanksgiving crafts mason jar turkeys
One Little Project
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Mason Jar Turkeys

These mason jar turkeys are cute as a button, and you can even fill them with candies and give them as a favor to your dinner guests.

Get the tutorial at One Little Project.

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thanksgiving crafts turkey front door decor
Creatively Beth
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Turkey Front Door Decor

Guest are sure to giggle when they see this felt turkey waiting to greet them on your front door.

Get the tutorial at Creatively Beth.

SHOP FELT

thanksgiving crafts wood slice pumpkin chalkboard
Crafts by Amanda
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Wood Slice Pumpkin Chalkboard

Wood slices add the perfect rustic touch to fall decorating, and kids will love having a new space for doodling.

Get the tutorial at Crafts by Amanda.

SHOP CHALKBOARD PAINT

thanksgiving crafts fall leaves table runner
Design Improvised
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Fall Leaves Table Runner

Impress guests with this DIY table runner, which only requires roll of butcher paper, some leaf stencils, and gold craft paint.

Get the tutorial at Design Improvised.

SHOP GOLD PAINT

thanksgiving crafts candy corn bunting
Brian Woodcock for Country Living
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Candy Corn Bunting

Not only does this candy corn bunting make a great holiday craft for you and your kids, but it's also the perfect party decor accent. To make, paint a yellow acrylic border on the outer edge of a white paper plate, followed by orange. Once paint dries, cut into triangles, punch holes, and thread with twine.

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thanksgiving crafts handmade cornucopia
Danielle Occhiogrosso
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Handmade Cornucopia

This centerpiece holds so much more than flowers — you can store your favorite family memories inside. Tuck a small jar with notes and tiny mementos into the bottom of the basket and top with a bouquet of handmade crepe-paper flowers, pushing in a disc of floral foam first to keep the stems in place.

SHOP CORNUCOPIA BASKET

thanksgiving crafts leaf calendar
Danielle Occhiogrosso
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Leaf Calendar

Start a tradition your family is sure to love with this unbe-leaf-ably cute calendar. Outfit an empty frame with horizontal lengths of twine and clip on numbered leaves. Each day of November, write something you're grateful for on a paper tag and put it behind the leaf that displays that date.

SHOP GOLD PAINT MARKER

thanksgiving crafts personalized tea towels
Danielle Occhiogrosso
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Personalized Tea Towels

A recipe that reminds you of a cherished person in your life can be transformed into kitchen decor for the holidays — or every day! With fabric transfers, just follow the instructions to print and then iron it onto a white tea towel. While the iron is hot, use fusible web tape to attach ribbon trim.

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 thanksgiving crafts as decorations corn husk wreath
Erika Lapresto
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Ombré Corn Husk Wreath

Use dried corn husks to create this starburst wreath that's perfect for autumn. To make, collect four medium plastic bins and arrange them on a covered surface. In each, mix 6 cups of warm water, 3 tablespoons vinegar, and 1 cup Rit liquid fabric dye in desired colors. Soak dried corn husks in the mixture for 20 minutes, then rinse with water and let dry on a newspaper. After, place husks between two thin towels and iron flat. Finally, hot-glue a few layers of dyed corn husks around a 12-inch foam wreath form to create a sunburst shape, and attach a loop of wire to the back with hot glue and use to hang.

SHOP FOAM WREATH

    thanksgiving crafts felt pie slice garland
    Mike Garten for Country Living
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    Felt Pie Slice Garland

    For a Thanksgiving craft that's easy as pie, cut triangles out of burgundy, brown, and orange felt to act as the pie's base. Then hot-glue a rickrack crust and button to each slice. String the pie slices together with twine and hang wherever you please.

    SHOP FELT

    thanksgiving crafts paper cone gratitude wreath
    Lisa Hubbard
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    Paper Cone Gratitude Wreath

    This paper cone wreath doesn't just look festive — it also includes slots to hold all your family members' declarations of gratitude.

    Get the Paper Cone Gratitude Wreath tutorial.

    SHOP WREATH BASE

    thanksgiving crafts as decorations turkey garland
    Alan Richardson
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    Turkey Trot Garland

    Garnish your home with this delightful row of golden birds. Just use the free printable to get started.

    Get the Turkey Trot Garland tutorial.

    SHOP TRACING PAPER

    thanksgiving crafts turkey place cards
    Alan Richardson
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    Turkey Place Cards

    Almonds, apples, Life Savers, and napkins combine to create the most adorable way to direct guests to their seats.

    Get the Turkey Place Cards tutorial.

    SHOP PLASTIC APPLES

    thanksgiving crafts as decorations turkey napkin holders
    Paula Hible
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    Turkey Napkin Holders

    These charming napkin holders are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. They are so much more fun than a cloth napkin at the dinner table.

    Get the Turkey Napkin Holders tutorial.

    SHOP CONSTRUCTION PAPER

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