How to Create a Thanksgiving Centerpiece

When Thanksgiving rolls around, your children can help create a fun Thanksgiving Centerpiece. Thanksgiving is often the first holiday that really reflects the fall and changing weather, and certain style of accessories, such as pinecone decorations are traditional at this time of year. This Thanksgiving, let your children help you create the perfect pinecone Thanksgiving centerpiece.

Gather Pinecones

The changing weather of the fall often causes many pinecones to fall in yards or nearby wooded areas. Send your children with a basket out into the yard to gather pinecones. If you live in an area without pine trees, you can also buy pinecones from various stores. Try to find unscented pinecones if you elect to buy your own.

Gather Supplies

Your next step is to gather supplies for your centerpiece project. You’ll need a large candle, a wide ribbon, a strip of cardboard, tape, hot glue and glue gun, and your pinecones.

Create the Ring

Your Thanksgiving centerpiece will be a pinecone candle ring, so you’ll first create the ring using the strip of stiff cardboard. Wrap the strip of cardboard into a circle and secure it tightly with tape. Then, use the hot glue to affix the pinecones around the ring careful to cover the cardboard completely. When the pinecone circle is complete, glue the ribbon flat around the outside edge to give you pinecone ring a bit of extra color. For extra flair, twist the ribbon as you glue it in place or affix a large bow with the ends arranged as a runner along the table top.

Place the Candle

Place the centerpiece on the table and put the candle in the center. Light the candle, and enjoy one of the best family holidays.

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