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.
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Courtesy of Design Sponge
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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