11.23.2009

Thanksgiving Tree

'Twas three days before Thanksgiving, and all through the house
Carrie was using scrapbook paper and a glue stick...
So what else is new?

We are staying In Denver this year for Thanksgiving, and hosting a small gathering at our house. My friend Aimee does a Thanksgiving Tree every year, and I decided to copy her!

Here's the cast of characters:

Just get a glue stick, scrapbook paper, little tags with holes in them, and a cute paper punch-out leaf or other Thanksgiving-y shape.

Glue the cute little Thanksgiving shape to the tag. Be sure to leave some room for people to write.

Put all the tags somewhere your guests can get to them, and lay out a nice pen and some twine.

On Thanksgiving, throughout the day, people can come along and write down something they are thankful for, then tie it to the tree! We plan to read ours during dinner. I imagine some of them will be sentimental, some silly, and some just bizarre (if I know my family). Just the way I like it!

As you can see, I've already added one thing I am thankful for. Like it?

Have a Happy Thanksgiving! I will be back next week to kick off the Christmas season!

P.S. To answer a few questions: the wire tree, I must admit, came from Goodwill. I'd been looking for one for awhile and one day I just stumbled upon it. As for the other materials, they all came from Hobby Lobby. My condolences for those of you who don't have one near you! :)
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38 comments:

  1. SarahNovember 23, 2009 at 6:22 AM

    Merlot or Pinot Grigio? :)

    PS. this is a great idea!

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  2. EmilyNovember 23, 2009 at 6:25 AM

    where did you get the actual wire tree?

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  3. Lisa-MarieNovember 23, 2009 at 6:33 AM

    It's lovely. In school I made a 'things that make us happy' tree with my p3 class. this reminds me of it!

    We don't have Thanksgiving here, but I am thankful for wine too!

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  4. the undomesticated wifeNovember 23, 2009 at 6:34 AM

    Wine! ha!

    Love it!

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  5. Loui♥November 23, 2009 at 6:53 AM

    C~..
    just delightful..
    not a wine person, nor do I do chocolate..
    so one thing I'm truly thankful for is..
    FREEDOM..
    to be,
    to choose..
    or to just not..
    enjoy the day with your family and friends..
    hugs!
    Loui♥

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  6. AnonymousNovember 23, 2009 at 7:00 AM

    I love this idea..and your tags too! Sweet~

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  7. jewelrybyrebeccaNovember 23, 2009 at 7:00 AM

    I love it! What a nice idea. I'm with ya on the wine thing too! ;-)

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  8. The Pleasures of HomemakingNovember 23, 2009 at 7:06 AM

    This is such a cute idea!

    Manuela

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  9. KelliNovember 23, 2009 at 7:09 AM

    That is a wonderful way to focus on the meaning of the holiday. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

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  10. AnonymousNovember 23, 2009 at 7:23 AM

    WHERE did you find the tags? I was on a hunt for them about a month ago and finally gave up! Grrr. (And if you tell me Hob Lob I'll be insanely jealous!)

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  11. TiffanyNovember 23, 2009 at 7:41 AM

    What a fantastic idea! I love this. Too, too cute!

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  12. AmandaNovember 23, 2009 at 7:44 AM

    wine would be on the top of my list too! ha, ...hey, where is the cute tree form w/basket from?! LOVE it!

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  13. duchessNovember 23, 2009 at 7:57 AM

    Very cute & I'm thankful for that one as well.

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  14. LauraNovember 23, 2009 at 8:14 AM

    What a cute idea! Where did you find the "tree?"

    Have a great Thanksgiving!

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  15. Marci @All Things WonderfulNovember 23, 2009 at 8:53 AM

    Thanks for the idea! Love it. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

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  16. Art by Darla KayNovember 23, 2009 at 9:41 AM

    This is a wonderful idea! I'd love to do something similar for Christmas!

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  17. Shell in your PocketNovember 23, 2009 at 10:13 AM

    Very cute...
    sandy toe

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  18. JbooNovember 23, 2009 at 11:27 AM

    Great idea! I love it -- you are so clever!

    Received the giveaway I won and it is so adorable!! Thanks again!

    janet

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  19. SunnyNovember 23, 2009 at 11:44 AM

    Love this idea!

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  20. Jessica @ This Blessed LifeNovember 23, 2009 at 12:40 PM

    This is so sweet! I would also like to know where you found the "tree" if you don't mind sharing!

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  21. Georgia GirlNovember 23, 2009 at 2:18 PM

    Love, Love, Love it! Out of all the thanksging trees, this one is the cutest idea. I think I will do this one year...no one will be here and I will be home but who says it can't be with my hubby and child.

    Happy Thanksgiving!

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  22. jennykate77November 23, 2009 at 3:06 PM

    What a great idea!! I did something similiar with my Sunday School kids this past Sunday and we made a Blessings Tree in our classroom. We have a tree up on our wall and we put leaves on it that the kids had wrote (or drawn) what they are thankful for...it was so fun and rewarding.

    Hope you guys have a Happy Thanksgiving!♥

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  23. CourtneyNovember 23, 2009 at 6:19 PM

    What a wonderful way to celebrate the holiday. Happy Thanksgiving!

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  24. JodeeNovember 23, 2009 at 8:42 PM

    What a fabulous idea!

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  25. AmberNovember 23, 2009 at 11:18 PM

    I love all of the Thanksgiving trees I've been seeing around blogland and the attitude of gratitude that they remind us to have while we enjoy turkey. :) Your wire tree was a fabulous find! Happy Thanksgiving!

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  26. The Little Red ShopNovember 24, 2009 at 1:22 AM

    What a lovely idea! Have a beautiful Thanksgiving!

    : )

    Julie M.

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  27. All Things CherishNovember 24, 2009 at 7:58 AM

    Super cute! I made mine before seeing your idea and used a branch that I spray painted. Love how you embellished the tags!

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  28. Wendy November 24, 2009 at 8:11 AM

    Perfect way to add a little something special to your celebration!

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  29. Heather at Happy Chippy JunkNovember 24, 2009 at 5:28 PM

    I'm thankful for thrift stores and more thenkful that I find TONS of joy there in!! Love the tree!!

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  30. Lisa & GeraldNovember 24, 2009 at 6:34 PM

    love it...great idea..

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  31. JoNovember 25, 2009 at 7:54 PM

    What a fun idea ~ I'm sure reading them will be very entertaining!

    Have a very Happy Thanksgiving!

    Jo

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  32. Lisa & GeraldNovember 26, 2009 at 7:00 AM

    Hope you have a wonderful thanksgiving with your sweet little family....Hugs...

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  33. DesireeNovember 27, 2009 at 8:29 AM

    That is very cute and creative! You have such a wonderful imagination when it comes to craft and decor. The blog world is lucky to have you!
    -Desiree

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  34. Its So Very CheriNovember 29, 2009 at 11:58 PM

    I so miss Hobby Lobby. they ave the best stuff. When hubs gets done with school and looking for a job--don't you think Hobby Lobby in town should be a prerequisite for taking the job?

    cheri

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  35. JenniNovember 30, 2009 at 12:25 PM

    Hi Carrie,
    I hope your Thanksgiving was a truly wonderful one! I LOVE this idea, and must copy it next year! (And I love the wire tree, too!) And alas, I am one of those unfortunate ones who does not live near a Hobby Lobby~ I am so jealous of those of you who do, because it sounds like a fantastic store! :)

    I hope your week is going great so far!

    Blessings,
    Jenni

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  36. SoBella CreationsNovember 30, 2009 at 4:57 PM

    What a cute idea!

    I hope you and your family had a wonderful Thanksgiving.

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  37. LisaDecember 1, 2009 at 12:01 PM

    What a great idea! I may have to use this for next Thanksgiving. : )

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  38. ginaDecember 9, 2009 at 10:45 AM

    SUCH a good idea and cute pick. ;)

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