By Noreen Doll. If you are lucky enough to have an orange pool noodle left over from the summer, you can make several super easy Pool Noodle Jack-O-Lanterns. Preschoolers will have so much fun with this project, and even toddlers can scribble a face on their pool noodle pumpkin. And little ones can decorate and re-decorate the house with their Jack-O-Lanterns, … [Read more...] about Pool Noodle Jack-O-Lantern
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Sparkly Leaf Button Covers
By Noreen Doll. Add a little glitz to a plain blouse for your Fall or Thanksgiving festivities by making sparkly leaf button covers. I found these glitter leaves in a craft store, but you can also buy sheets of glitter craft foam to make your own. Supplies. Glitter Leaves or Craft Foam to make leaves. Craft Knife (If you're making your own leaves, … [Read more...] about Sparkly Leaf Button Covers
Hanging 3-D Leaf Ornament
By Noreen Doll. Create a beautiful paper hanging 3-D leaf ornament that twists and turns like it's floating down from a tree branch. It would make a lovely decoration for a fall or Thanksgiving party, especially if you make several in all the gorgeous fall leaf colors. If you have pre-made leaves like these, then it is very quick to put this … [Read more...] about Hanging 3-D Leaf Ornament
Glittery Fall Leaf Earrings
By Noreen Doll. Create a fun pair of glittery fall leaf earrings to dress up for autumn. You only need a few supplies and a few minutes to make this fun accessory. If you can't find glitter leaves or want to make your own, you can find glitter craft foam to create any size or shape leaf you want. You could also make the leaf from colored card stock and then … [Read more...] about Glittery Fall Leaf Earrings
Peek a Boo Turkey
By Noreen Doll. A Peek a Boo Turkey is a fun craft to keep little hands occupied while waiting for Thanksgiving dinner to be ready. You can make it ahead of time and present it when little ones become restless, or have the parts ready for a craft for the older ones. It would be a good idea to have enough Peek a Boo Turkeys for each small child to … [Read more...] about Peek a Boo Turkey
Turkey Trot
By Noreen Doll. Turkey Trot is a fun decoration for Thanksgiving, and his bendable legs allow him to be posed in a few ways. Kids can have a great time creating their own turkeys, and making them can be an enjoyable family activity. Part of what makes this turkey so cute are the large eyes and beak. Smaller ones don't have the same … [Read more...] about Turkey Trot
Peek A Boo Ghost
By Noreen Doll. Peek a boo ghosts are fun for older kids to make and younger kids to play with. They would be great Halloween party favors for kids. Use craft foam or card stock to make them. I made the ghost from a milk jug. See the templates as a guide to creating the parts. The ghosts can be made larger or smaller than these … [Read more...] about Peek A Boo Ghost
Fall Leaf Placemat
By Noreen Doll. A fall leaf placemat is another nice way to preserve leaf color. This placemat is 11 1/2 by 17 1/2 inches. The only difficult thing about it is that you have to work fast to keep the leaves from continuing to change until they are brown. This placemat I made is over 10 years old, and you can see that it retains a surprising amount of … [Read more...] about Fall Leaf Placemat
Scaredy Cat
By Noreen Doll. Create a cute scaredy cat to sit on your Halloween table or mantel. A scraggly garland is perfect for the cat's fur, and really helps give him personality. I went to the Dollar Store to get a black garland to make a Halloween cat. When I saw this black and silver garland, I felt it was perfect for the cat, and so I got it instead. The garland … [Read more...] about Scaredy Cat
Autumn Angel
By Noreen Doll. Craft a rustic looking autumn angel with silk leaves in fall colors. You can find silk leaves at the Dollar Store or the big box store, and I found the leaf bouquet with acorns at Walmart. If you just want to make one angel, the bouquet alone would be all you need. You could also use real leaves to make an autumn angel. Here's how to … [Read more...] about Autumn Angel
Fall Leaf Turkey Magnet
By Noreen Doll. A fall leaf turkey magnet is quick and easy to make. Round up the kids to help you make a bunch. It would make a great classroom project, or a Thanksgiving craft for the kids while waiting for the turkey to cook. You can find a bag of leaves at the Dollar Store, and the turkey body is cut from cereal or cracker box … [Read more...] about Fall Leaf Turkey Magnet
Thanksgiving Crafts
Easy, unique Thanksgiving crafts are fun for the whole family, Thanksgiving crafts are becoming more and more popular. Many families enjoy making their own turkey crafts and other Thanksgiving decorations. Creating easy Thanksgiving crafts is a wonderful way to prepare for the holidays. There are many free Thanksgiving crafts ideas, and I have found several of them … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Crafts
