Clever and Cool Holiday D?cor Projects

'Tis the season for crafty holiday projects that you and your little ones can make and enjoy from Thanksgiving to Christmas.

By Bridget Clegg

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Courtesy of Funky Time
Colorful Clothespin Turkeys

Your roast turkey isn't the only bird on the table this year! Make these brightly feathered turkeys for your tabletop by spray painting old-fashioned clothespins and gluing feathers along each side.
- Visit Funky Time for instructions on how to make Colorful Clothespin Turkeys.
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Gourd-geous Cardboard Place Settings

Cardboard has never looked so chic. Cut out circles of varying diameters from a recycled cardboard box and tie them together with a ribbon. Attach a festive message to a stick at the center of each place setting.
- Visit Design Sponge for instructions on how to make Gourd-geous Cardboard Place Settings.
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Courtesy of Simply Vintagegirl
Tree of Thanks

Watch your gratefulness grow! Have your family write down what they're thankful for on circles cut from patterned paper and hang them on decorative branches.
- Visit Simply Vintagegirl for instructions on how to make the Tree of Thanks.
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Courtesy of The Speckled Dog Blog
Autumnal Wreath

Your front door doesn't have to be lonely just because it's not winter! Greet the holiday season with this easy yarn-wrapped wreath. Its earthy tones and natural materials will welcome the fall harvest.
- Visit The Speckled Dog Blog for instructions on how to make the Autumnal Wreath.
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Courtesy of A Beautiful Mess
Leafy Felt Garland

Check out the fall foliage! Chunky yarn and felt are all you need to make a colorful, autumnal garland you can string on your mantle, staircase, or doorway.
- Visit A Beautiful Mess for instructions on how to make the Leafy Felt Garland.
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Make a Paper Turkey Centerpiece
Sara from onecharmingparty.com shows you how to turn brown bags into a turkey centerpiece for Thanksgiving.
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Courtesy of Maya Made
Totally Tubular Countdown Calendar

Roll with it! Decorate toilet paper tubes for an advent calendar garland that holds little surprises for each day. Let the countdown begin!
- Visit Maya Made for instructions on how to make the Totally Tubular Countdown Calendar.
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Courtesy of Giddy Giddy
Merry and Bright Paper Bag Wreath

Can you believe this wreath is made from painted brown grocery bags? It's festive and it's green!
- Visit Giddy Giddy for instructions on how to make the Merry and Bright Paper Bag Wreath.
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Courtesy of Craftiness is Not Optional
Cards and Clothespins Wreath

Decorate your wreath with the faces of the people you love! Clip painted clothespins around a bent wire hanger, then insert the day's haul of holiday cards for all to see.
- Visit Craftiness is Not Optional for instructions on how to make the Cards and Clothespins Wreath.
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Courtesy of Camilla Fabbri
Yarn-Wrapped Pinecones

Spruce up Mother Nature with bits of leftover yarn from your craft closet. Wrap bright yarn in the crevices of a pinecone, then group in a bowl for display or tie on the top of a package as playful gift wrap.
- Visit Family Chic by Camilla Fabbri for instructions on how to make the Yarn-Wrapped Pinecones.
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Courtesy of Cathie Filian
Tissue Paper Trees

Who says it's all about red and green? Decoupage colorful tissue paper to Styrofoam cones, then wrap bits of yarn around the trees to create a minimal, modern look.
- Visit CathieFilian.com for instructions on how to make the Tissue Paper Trees.
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Courtesy of Toddler Approved
Your Christmas Angel Tree Topper

Your little one can smile down on you from the top of the tree with this personalized tree topper. Have your own angel join in the fun by finger painting the wings and making the paper plate base.
- Visit Toddler Approved for instructions on how to make Your Christmas Angel Tree Topper.
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Courtesy of The Cheese Thief
Peppermint Marbled Ornaments

It's a minty holiday! Use distilled water and nail polish to achieve this cool marbled look.
- Visit The Cheese Thief for instructions on how to make Peppermint Marbled Ornaments.
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Courtesy of Crafty Nest
Popsicle Stick Snowflakes

Snow day! Arrange craft sticks into snowflake patterns and glue into place. Paint them red or white and add some sparkle with glitter or rhinestones. Tie with a ribbon to hang in a window or display on a wall.
- Visit Crafty Nest for instructions on how to make Popsicle Stick Snowflakes.
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Courtesy of Welcome Sunshine Home
Mistletoe Kisses Poster

Meet me under the mistletoe: gift-wrap a piece of foam core for the base of this mantle d?cor project. Cut out a silhouette and glue to your gift-wrapped foam core and rest under the mistletoe!
- Visit Welcome Sunshine Home for instructions on how to make the Mistletoe Kisses Poster.
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Courtesy of Visual Heart
Clothespin Countdown

Countdown the days until Christmas with treats, notes, and surprises clipped to each clothespin.

Copyright © 2012 Meredith Corporation.
- Visit Visual Heart for instructions on how to make the Clothespin Countdown.
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Colorful Clothespin Turkeys

Gourd-geous Cardboard Place Settings

Tree of Thanks

Autumnal Wreath

Leafy Felt Garland

Totally Tubular Countdown Calendar

Merry and Bright Paper Bag Wreath

Cards and Clothespins Wreath

Yarn-Wrapped Pinecones

Tissue Paper Trees

Your Christmas Angel Tree Topper

Peppermint Marbled Ornaments

Popsicle Stick Snowflakes

Mistletoe Kisses Poster

Clothespin Countdown

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