More Easy Thanksgiving Pumpkin Crafts

by Michele Cheplic | More from this Blogger

14 Nov 2008 11:25 AM

Pumpkins are traditionally used as Halloween decorations, but when placed strategically they can really liven up a Thanksgiving display as well. Fresh pumpkins can still be purchased at most grocery stores and some local farms, though they are not as readily accessible as they were in September and October.

If you can get your hands on fresh pumpkins (for the right price), consider crafting the following Thanksgiving-themed decorations:

PUMPKIN TURKEYS

This project is kid-friendly and serves as a great craft to complete while your Thanksgiving turkey is cooking.

Materials:

Small Pumpkins

Ice Pick

Lollipops

Colored Construction Paper

Markers

Directions:

Poke a series of holes in a horizontal line across the back of each pumpkin.

Place lollipops into the holes to resemble turkey feathers.

Use the black marker to draw turkey's face on the front of the pumpkin or use construction paper to make a more elaborate face and glue onto pumpkin.

DECORATIVE THANKSGIVING PUMPKIN

Print out a Thanksgiving coloring page or freehand a picture of your favorite Thanksgiving scene (Pilgrims and Indians sharing a meal, turkeys, cornucopia, etc.) Using a Dremel and detailing tool to carve the picture into the pumpkin and use it as part of your Thanksgiving centerpiece.

PUMPKIN PEOPLE

Use autumn's natural bounty to craft these pumpkin people, then position them in various parts of your home for Thanksgiving guests to enjoy.

Materials:

Pumpkins

Leaves

Sticks

Twigs

Seeds

Acorns

Straw

Small Pinecones

Indian Corn

Cloves

Other seasonal decorative materials

Orange rinds

Craft Glue

Directions:

Collect twigs for hair, a pinecone for a nose and cloves, corn kernels and dried Indian corn for other facial features.

Cut orange rinds into semicircles for your pumpkin person's ears.

Attach items to the pumpkin with glue.

Use your creativity to make each pumpkin person unique. You could use leaves for hair or top one of the pumpkin people with an old straw hat.

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Michele Cheplic was born and raised in Hilo, Hawaii, but now lives in Wisconsin. Michele graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Journalism.

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