Thanksgiving Kids Craft: Give Thanks Decorative Art

Looking for something fun and easy for the little ones to make this Thanksgiving season? How about a craft piece that also works as decor for the home and/or dinner table? Well, look no more! My little ones made these cute, decorative ‘Give Thanks’ signs in one afternoon. All you need is a few materials which you can mostly pick up at your local Walmart’s Craft and Seasonal Department, a bit of creativity, and some mommy patience. (By the way, check out  more holiday craft ideas on the Walmart site!)

DIY ‘Give Thanks’ Decorative Art {Kids Craft}

Materials Needed:

• 1 2-pack set of 6×8″ blank burlap canvas
• assorted orange buttons
• natural, thin twine (optional)
• thin ribbon, assorted colors
• Aleene’s tacky glue (or hot glue gun)

How to Make ‘Give Thanks’ Decorative Art Signs:

With a pencil, lightly write the words ‘Give’ and ‘Thanks’ onto each burlap canvas. Then have the kids either glue or hot glue (if they are older) the buttons and ribbon directly on top of the written letters. Make sure to vary the colors of buttons as well as the size. As for the ribbon, we found it easier to cut the ribbon into shorter strips and glue them individually onto each letter. After the little ones are done gluing, let each canvas dry for about a day (if you’re using regular craft glue) or just a bit (if you are using hot glue).

Now you can either leave the canvas just as they are, or you can add a bit more dimension by gluing thin, natural twine around the frame. It is all up to you and your little one’s skill level. The most important part though, is to let them have fun. In the end, all those little imperfections are what make kids’ art pieces so special!

Have a beautifully blessed Thanksgiving!

All photos © Lisa Renata