Thankful Tree

By Southern Living

Invite friends and family to share what they are thankful for during the holiday season. 

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Materials

Photo: Laurey W. Glenn

-Dead oak tree branches
-Acorns
-Copper paint pen
-Clear spray paint
-Acrylic paint, teal and gold
-Paint brush
-Scrapbook paper in various patterns
-Oak leaf
-Scissors
-Pencil
-Twine
-Decorative container
-Cardboard gift tags
-24 gauge copper wire
-Glue
-Florist foam
-Moss
-Pictures of friends and family members

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Step 1

Photo: Laurey W. Glenn

Paint acorns with teal and gold paint leaving the tops natural. Let dry. Wrap copper wire around acorn and create a hook for hanging. 

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Step 2

Photo: Laurey W. Glenn

Trace oak leaf onto scrapbook paper and cut out. Write names with paint pen. Paint cardboard gift tags with gold paint and glue photos of loved ones onto the gift tags. Punch hole and attach copper wire for hanging.

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Step 3

Photo: Laurey W. Glenn

Combine several twigs and branches to form a tree using twine and copper wire. Spray paint with clear matte spray paint. Put dry florist foam in bottom of container. Push branches into foam and cover foam with moss. Hang acorns, photos, and leaves from the tree.

As guests arrive, have them find their leaf and share on the back what they are most thankful for.

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