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\"Leaf_garland\"<\/a>Love this idea<\/a> for Thanksgiving. It’d be great to do with your kids throughout the month, or create one with your family & friends on Thanksgiving day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
1.<\/td>\nDraw leaf shapes on colored construction paper, or download leaf templates<\/span><\/a> and then trace on to colored construction paper. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Lay the paper on a covered work surface, then spray water over both sides so the whole surface is damp. Crumple the paper into a loose ball, flatten it out, and let it dry completely (which takes a few hours).<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

3.<\/td>\nNext, cut out the leaves and write down things you are grateful for.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Finally, make a garland by folding the stems over a length of string and taping them in place. Drape them from a sideboard, along a mantel, or from the top of a doorway. <\/p>\n

Find fantastic craft ideas like these and more at family.go.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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