Here are some lovely gratitude craft ideas you can use for Thanksgiving or any time of the year. Showing appreciation for all things big and small is not only good self-care, but also great for relationships.
These Thanksgiving gratitude ideas will leave lasting memories in a good way. No more melodrama at the turkey table! Buenas vibras only!
16 Gratitude craft ideas for Thanksgiving or everyday life
Okay, let’s get started. I promise to keep these easy and not cheesy. Now that’s I’m older, I really appreciate the wisdom from my elders and yes, my kids. Recognizing that birth family is beautiful, but so is our chosen family. All of these ideas come with the intention of recognizing the love and value that comes from all the different experiences we have!
Click on the title of each idea to go to the tutorial.
Wisdom Quote Frames
These quote frames make for a wonderful giveaway at Thanksgiving dinner. Use sayings from family members who have passed or who can’t make the gathering, that way their spirit will still be there!
Also, here is the video tutorial!
Gratitude Bottles
I used Coke bottles, but you can use wine bottles, baby bottles, salsa jars – whatever you have on hand. They look even cuter if they don’t match. Right up a little gratitude note and place inside each one. You can tag them for specific people or let people choose randomly.
Family Thankful Wreath
Set up a wreath wrapped in burlap trim (easy) and set out a stack of blank paper and pens and pins. Let people write down one thing they are happy about and pin it to the wreath. Leave it up all through the holidays!
Inspiration quotes for the dining table (or other crafts
This is a compilation of uplifting quotes you can use to make crafts, signs, party favors. Or simply print them out, cut them into shapes and scatter them around the dining table for people to see. You can even put them inside a folded napkin for a cute surprise!
Thankful Jar (kids or adults!)
I love this idea from Kids Created – write down what you are grateful for on popsicle sticks and put them in the jar. Share them at Thanksgiving!
Family Appreciation Pallet Sign
This one can be made in minutes. Place it within for the food area or where people can see it when they walk in. Simply use stickers and words and phrases and arrange them on the pallet sign. If you want to go deep, you can cut up pictures from magazines or incorporate family photos.
Dinner Table Conversation Starter Centerpiece
This is one of my faves! Decorate a large jar and write tags with questions and prompts. Each guest can pull one out and answer the question. Draw inspiration from family stories, trivia and more!
Family Trivia Placemats or Zine
Create a placemat-size collage with questions, trivia, photos about your family or friends. Make copies at your local copy center and use them at dinnertime! Your guests will get a kick out of the info!
Thankful Paper Pumpkin
This is a cute project for kids, and even adults. I want to do this idea, but with papel picado!
Thankful Tree
Super festive. Put branches in a tall vase and have people write notes on faux fall leaves and pin (or use dry adhesive dots) to the branches!
Thankful napkin rings
Glue affirmation on wood pieces and attach to beaded napkin rings.
Collaborative Canvas Art
Set up an easel with a 16×20 canvas and Posca Markers, paint pens (something non-messy) and have everyone add to the canvas. to make it easy, you can add a background, and then people can fill in.
Family Photo Tree
Ask everyone to bring a small picture of themselves and then when they arrive they can hang/pin it onto a drawing/painting of a tree.
Gratitude Jar
This one is a given, but for a reason!
Mini-Journals
These are little pocket journals you make from a sheet of scrapbook paper. Place them at each setting, you can include a little not einside or a blank piece of paper so they can write their own.
Gratitude Space
So colorful and festive! Hanging twine or string, use clothespins or sticky notes so people can write down memories or gratitude messages.
Love these!! And the frames are darling! Thanks for sharing! XO, Mari