DIY - "Thanks" Giving Tree
>> 14.10.09
This thanksgiving my usually craft repellent aunt was inspired enough to ask my cousin and I to co-ordinate the making a Thanks-giving Tree. Once I got over the shock of this aunt suggesting something crafty and it actually being really cute, my cousin and I got to work.
All you need is a fall leaf for each person attending your thanskgiving party, small pieces of paper to write on and a branch with enough smaller branches that extend from it so you can hang the leaves. During an especially long fall walk we collected all the leaves, which I lightly ironed between wax paper to draw out some of the moisture and make them perfectly flat.
We experimented writing directly on the leaf without any success, so decided instead to hole punch a small piece of paper and the leaf, and then attach them with wire. The wire also acts as the hook for hanging your leaf on the tree!
To keep the branch standing upright, we filled a tall, narrow vase with dirt and then planted the stick right in the center. And to hide the unsightly dirt we covered it in fresh moss and hid a few battery powered tea lights amongst is lushness to create a nice glow!
All you need is a fall leaf for each person attending your thanskgiving party, small pieces of paper to write on and a branch with enough smaller branches that extend from it so you can hang the leaves. During an especially long fall walk we collected all the leaves, which I lightly ironed between wax paper to draw out some of the moisture and make them perfectly flat.
We experimented writing directly on the leaf without any success, so decided instead to hole punch a small piece of paper and the leaf, and then attach them with wire. The wire also acts as the hook for hanging your leaf on the tree!
To keep the branch standing upright, we filled a tall, narrow vase with dirt and then planted the stick right in the center. And to hide the unsightly dirt we covered it in fresh moss and hid a few battery powered tea lights amongst is lushness to create a nice glow!
Once the family was all settled in by the fire, everyone was asked to anonymously write something they were thankful for.
The notes were collected and redistributed so each person read the thanks of another.
Taking turns by the glow of the fire, each was read aloud and hung on the tree, which came to life one leaf at all time with so much to be thankful for.
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