Giving Thanks Tree
So, it’s a play on words but we think you’ll get the idea… this tree is a fun way to remind ourselves {and our families} of all that we have to be thankful for. During this DIY tutorial, we’ll teach you how to assemble the “Giving Thanks Tree” and then how to create custom cards where your family & friends can write down the things they are grateful for.
Start now and you can have 21 days full of things that you are thankful for by Thanksgiving!
PS. this makes a wonderful centerpiece for a Thanksgiving table & everyone can chose a card to read before or during the meal!
What you’ll need for the tree:
- branches
- container {terracotta pot, urn, etc}
- polished rocks or stones
- bird elements {optional}
What you’ll need for the cards:
- fun, colorful paper
- cream colored paper
- printer
- hole punch
- ribbon
- glue stick
3-4 branches of dogwood, curly willow or other branches
one lovely container... we spray painted ours!
polished rocks or stones
optional: fun bird elements
fill the container with rocks or stones, almost to the top
insert and arrange your branches
top it off with more rocks to stabilize and finish the look
add a little whimsy! {this might require a bit of hot glue}
Now for the cards…
gather your materials
use your printer and cream colored paper to print custom cards {we used our initial and and the date to make it extra special!}
use a paper cutter or scissors to cut the cards into small squares
cut your colored paper a bit larger than your printed cream cards - you'll be using them as a backing
glue the custom cards to the colored backing papers
using several colors makes for a fun, rich look!
use your hole punch to create a space to thread your ribbon
using different colored ribbon also adds dimension
ta-da! as you fill out each card throughout the month, hang them on your tree... by the time Thanksgiving is here, you'll have a giant reminder of just how lovely your life really is.
And just to inspire you more… here are some of the things we’re thankful for…
And we’re thankful for you… have fun!
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