Turkey Day Table Centerpiece

What You'll Need

• 16" to 18" sticks
• Acrylic paint
• Paper grocery bags
• White paper
• Glue
• Colored pencils
• Tall drinking glasses
• Beans
• Lentils or split peas

Make It

1. Paint sticks different colors and let dry.

2. Cut 5" circles from grocery bags and cut 3-1/2" circles from white paper. Mount white circles on top of brown ones with glue and let dry. Write letters on each of the white circles to write a Thanksgiving sentiment (we spelled out "Give Thanks").

3. Glue each circle to a painted stick and anchor in a glass full of beans, lentils, or split peas. Display down the center of your dining table or along a buffet.

Originally published in the November 2009 issue of Parents magazine.