Wednesday, October 27, 2010

My own Thankful Garland

I just loved this idea from tatertotsandjello. I had to make my own. I am a simple girl and so mine is simpler but just as effective.
I went to JoAnn's with a coupon hoping to find a fall garland. I found one that was already 60% off. I got it for $7.Then I picked out 5 different fall colored scrapbook papers.


I already had clothspins so I just put them on a jute sting and spray painted them brown. I didn't worry too much about covering them completely, I just wanted them to not show up in the garland. (This is the first coat, I did two.)
I cut out 5 very simple leaves from each color paper. There are five in my family and I thought 5 things to be thankful for was a good start.
During family night we talked about gratitude and all that we should be thankful for. We each wrote 3 things we are thankful for and pinned it on the garland.

I put the extra leaves and clothspins in a bowl with a pen and encouraged everyone to add more leaves throughout the month. Who doesn't want grateful kids. I don't care how old they are this is a great idea. Don't you think?


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15 comments:

  1. Oh that's cute! We do something kinda similar but it goes on a big tree. Love it!

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  2. That is a great idea, and it looks so cute up on your pretty stone fireplace and mantel.

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  3. What a wonderful IDEA!! Love it. Thanks for sharing.
    Suzie @
    staycalmandsewsomething.blogspot.com

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  4. Very cute idea for the garland. Thanks for stopping by and following. I will do the same. You have the same name as my daughter.

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  5. That is super cute and clever! I like simple too:)
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  6. Absolutely love this idea! Thank you for sharing.

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  7. What an adorable idea! I love your whole mantel. So pretty!

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  8. Your the craftiest, and look at all your followers. I need help dejunking my house, I have alot of dust collectors. Kalon is sick of it. I love the trunk on its side, and the garland is a great idea. I'll have to have you come help me learn to throw things away. I haven't been on here in a while, you have been up to alot.

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  9. Love this idea! I'm def. Going to be doing this!

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  10. What a great idea!!!! I've gotta remember to do this one next year when our Thanksgiving comes around. Thanks for sharing.

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  11. How fun to flip over leaves and find little thankful surprises now and then :)

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  12. What a great idea. Your mantle looks beautiful.

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  13. Awesome!!! Visiting from New Friend Friday! :)

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