DIY Thanksgiving Wreath:
During the holidays (plus both of my kids birthdays are in November), it can easily feel so materialistic and we’re taking in so much. It’s important to stop and remember what the holidays are all about…. for us as adults and definitely for our little ones, too. A saw last year on Instagram a DIY Thankful wreath and remember thinking it was the perfect crafts project and decor for the holidays — I love how it puts the spotlight on gratitude rather than consumption.
We made our DIY Thankful Wreath to display for Thanksgiving, but I also love, love the idea of making it red and green leading up to Christmas, or blue and silver/white for Hanukkah. It would serve as beautiful reminder throughout the holiday season! And thinking about it… this would be a beautiful homemade gift idea, or even a Valentine’s craft in red featuring everything you love.
I see this being a fun annual tradition. Make it on the weekend or when the kids are out of school leading up to Thanksgiving.
Whether you want to make a wreath, or something else, what’s important is that you’re taking the time with your kids to talk about and focus on our real blessings (even if that does include toys or a slime station, as Sarah mentioned!). I am the absolute least crafty person in the universe so if we can make this, I promise you got this, girl. The extra touches on our wreath are definitely courtesy of our amazing sitter, Lexi.
MATERIALS FOR THANKSGIVING WREATH ART PROJECT
INSTRUCTIONS for THANKSGIVING WREATH
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Kimberly
November 13, 2018 at 7:34 AMLove this idea so much – we’ve also done a thankful jar in the past, which we fill up throughout the year and then take out the pieces of paper and read them on Thanksgiving Day. It’s a great way to get the kids actively involved & to keep the focus where it should be!