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6 Tips to Creating Handmade New Year’s Invitations
Often times we have a New Year’s party, this provides us with the opportunity to celebrate the holiday with those we care about. Many of us put a lot of thought into the decorations, foods served, and activities. Invitations are also an important part of any party, however we often just buy a cheap pack at the party supply store and fill in the blanks.
Why not make your own invitations instead? Yea, it will take a little more time, but you can also customize them to the theme of your party. Handmade invitations also show your guests just how much you value their presence at your celebration.
Thanksgiving craft ideas for kids
Are you looking for some fun ways to keep your kids busy during the Thanksgiving holiday? Here are some fun Thanksgiving craft ideas for kids:
Turkey wreath – Buy a straw wreath and various Thanksgiving decorations, let your kids glue on the decorations to make a holiday wreath to hang on your front door.
Turkey cups – With the Thanksgiving family dinner coming soon, you’ll probably have a house full of kids, buy small kid-sized plastic cups and craft markers. Give each kid a cup and let them write their name on it and decorate it.
Thanksgiving Craft: Cornucopia Centerpiece
One of the most recognizable symbols of Thanksgiving is a cornucopia, or horn of plenty. It represents a bountiful harvest. These make a lovely centerpiece on any holiday table. There are many different ways you could make a cornucopia, using different materials, many of which you can find around your home.
By using a wicker basket shaped like a horn, it is quite easy to do a basic cornucopia. Most craft stores carry them, usually in early fall, if not year round.? Once you’ve selected a lovely basket, you can either fill it with artificial or real fruit and vegetables. If you chose to use real produce, it’s probably best to wait to fill the basket the day of your dinner so it doesn’t spoil before dinner.? Some fall leaves scattered around the cornucopia are a nice finishing touch.
Let’s Celebrate Columbus Day
If you have children then you’ve probably heard them say something along these lines: Columbus sailed the ocean blue in 1492. They can tell you that Christopher Columbus arrived in the New World on October 12 of the same year. Since most schools are out for this day, they may say, ?Let?s celebrate Columbus Day! You’re probably wondering what you can do.
Celebrating Family History Month With Some Fun
Family History Month was officially declared a holiday in 2001, although many people still aren’t aware of this event. There are fun ways to celebrate Family History Month. Here are a few ideas that you can use to bring every family member into the process of finding out more about your family’s history.
Some people love nothing more than to dig into the roots of their family tree. They like to spend time searching for long-lost relatives or finding out that their great-grandfather was once a member of the circus. There are so many things that you can learn about your family, and yourself, by finding out about the people that came before you.
