33 Thanksgiving Crafts for Adults and Kids

In my opinion Thanksgiving crafts, whether they are adult crafts or for kids, just don’t get the attention they deserve. I mean, Halloween goes all out and the opportunities for projects are massive. But after that there are only two short months until Christmas, so Thanksgiving only gets a few weeks to try and grab your attention.

Why we love these projects

Whether you’re hosting a large group at your house or keeping it small this year, it’s always fun to make crafts for Thanksgiving. With the weather turning cool and crisp, sitting around a table surrounded by paint, glue, and glitter provides the perfect opportunity to create more than just crafts – you’ll also be creating family traditions and memories. Crafting is the perfect activity for the season when we’re focusing on our blessings.

18 Thanksgiving Crafts for Adults

1. Pilgrim Napkin Rings
2. Give Thanks Luminary Vase
3. Thanksgiving Place Cards
4. Thanksgiving Napkins with Glitter Leaves and Acorns
5. 3-D Paper Pumpkin
6. Glove Turkey
7. Stenciled CD-DVD Coasters
8. Bleached Burlap Vintage Jewelry Luminaries
9. Paint Stick Scarecrow
10. Polka Dot Pearl Napkin Rings
11. Painted Coated Jar Vases for Fall
12. Patchwork Glass Vases
13. Light Bulb Turkey
14. Printable Thanksgiving Utensil Holders
15. Wood Slice Pumpkin Chalkboard
16. Fall Napkin Luminaries
17. Burlap Pumpkin Wreath
18. NEW! Fall Mason Jars

Need some fun crafts for the kids this Thanksgiving? These are great projects to keep them busy while preparations are being made or dinner is cooking. Most of these crafts are easy to make and don’t require a ton of crazy supplies. Also, many of the crafts pass on the intention of the holiday along with some history.

15 Thanksgiving Crafts For Kids

1. Pilgrim & Indian Napkin Rings & Place Cards
2. Child’s Thanksgiving Tree
3. Construction Paper Teepees
4. Cereal Box Mayflower
5. Thankful Styrofoam Turkey
6. Cereal Box Thankful Turkey
7. Fingerprint Turkey Napkin Rings
8. Glitter CD Turkey
9. Glitter Paper Leaves
10. Family Handprint Turkey
11. Cardboard Tube Pilgrims & Indians
12. Clay Pot Pilgrim Girl
13. Painted Acorns
14. Printable Thanksgiving Utensil Holders
15. NEW! Printable Coloring Placemats for Thanksgiving
16. NEW! Thanksgiving Word Scramble Printable

I hope you have an enjoyable Thanksgiving surrounded by family and friends. And when you’re ready for Christmas, be sure to check out all of these projects!

This post originally appeared here on Nov 4, 2016.