Hi there everyone!
This is a first for me…a Thanksgiving Thankful tree that is.
My Halloween tree was also a first. After I took it down, I pondered whether or not to put the tree away until Christmas or create another Fall tree.
I posted my thoughts on instagram {love that place btw} and had a few suggestions.
One was to create a Thankful tree. Brilliant idea.
So I headed out to the Dollar tree to see what goodies I could find on the cheap. Of course, I did not want to spend a lot of money for just a few weeks until I decorate my Charlie Brown Christmas tree.
I picked up two packs of faux leaves and two rolls of ribbon. Costing me a whopping $4.00!
I love to sharpie and stencil so I thought with my Family stencil I found at Michael’s a few weeks ago, I could stencil some of these words on my faux leaves.
I loved when I made my Burlap kitchen art with this stencil. The words are perfect for any home.
I lightly sprayed the back with the stencil adhesive and gently placed it on the leaves. Took only a few minutes to sharpie the words on.
I had some chalkboard labels left from last Christmas that I used on some candy Christmas gift jars I made.
The adhesive stencils I found in a pack by Plaid at Walmart I believe a few years ago. I used them on my Fall mason jars last year.
I found some pinecones outside and a few Fall pumpkin picks I had on hand. Decorating with Nature is free:)
Of course no Thankful tree could go without a rooster or two. I used a rooster rubber stamp I had on hand also found at Michael’s last year.
I made a recipe box and used this cutie only once, so it was time to get it out again. I love having a stash of craft supplies. I certainly use them over and over again eventually.
You may get tired sometimes of seeing the same things, but at least I show you different ways to create with them.
I placed my owl rit dye family plaque on the base and called er done!
I also added a little raffia to the tree branches.
I love our Thankful tree and certainly am Thankful.
Thanks for stopping over today. If you are not a regular here, I sure would love to see you back again.
XO
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What a cute tree and a wonderful idea, Debbie. Love it!…Christine
This is so cute Deb, love the little punkins and this is so sweet. Great tradition.
Very cute and clever. Gotta love the Dollar Tree store.
How cute is this tree..and so nicely decorated love it!!
Of course you made this so beautiful! Sharing!
I love your Thankful tree! What a great idea Debbie!
I love this Debbie! So talented! Perfect size tree, too.
Thanks Barb! I love my Charlie Brown tree:)
Charlie is perfect!
Where did u get the tree
Target a few years back.
So sweet, love this idea!
Blessings,
Cindy
Simply adorable tree; love it!
Thanks Peggy! Hope all is well.
This is suchva wonderful idea! It’s really pretty, too!
That is adorable! You are amazing!
Such a cute idea, and it sure looks easy. I put my Halloween tree away today, but now I’m thinking that I should get it back out and change it into a thankful tree! Thanks for another easy and inexpensive inspiration!
You are welcome Judy! Mine almost went away too, but then I asked on instagram and this idea came up. I thought it was perfect and very fitting for the season and Holiday! I love it.
Turned out great Debbie! You are so clever!
Thanks Heather it was fun!
A great idea, and I love that it has rooster representation! I think it’s great to see the same things decorated in different ways. After all, most of us keep using the same things in our homes, so it’s good to be inspired to think about them in new ways.
Of course a roo or two:)
I love it!! So cute and sweet. I feel like after Halloween is over people just blow Thanksgiving over and go right to Christmas. Thanks for sharing this I love it!
Oh thank you Jeanette! I agree and this year I want to slowwwwwwwwwwwwwww it down:)
That is just a darling idea, Debbie. You are so clever and what a perfect fill-in until Christmas! xo Diana
Love the idea! Hmmm….in a group participation/ice breaker activity, maybe you could have your T’giving guests write what they’re thankful for on the leaves and then put them on tree….? Make people reflect & count their blessings…
Btw, where did u pick up Charlie? It is THE perfect size!
I found Charlie at Target last year:) I am betting they will have it again. Great idea BTW:) Thanks.
Debbie that is a GREAT idea! I love the leaves!!
I love it too Debbie and I love your rug!!
Thanks Martina. We found the rug on ebay last year. It’s from Pottery barn.
I adore your Thankful tree! It’s so festive and pretty and just right for the Thanksgiving season.
Thank you Sharon. I love it and so happy I did one this year.
Love ALL of your ideas and so-easy to follow instructions!!!! Definitely my favorite newsletter!!!! I have a special folder for them!!! Great work, Debbie!!!! God bless you and your family!! ❤️
Aww Sylvia, that is awesome. Thank you so very much. XO