Things You'll Need:
- Construction paper or thin white cloths Markers and/or nontoxic paint Scissors (safety scissors for children) Laminating supplies Optional--photos of past Thanksgivings Sewing supplies if using cloths
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Step 1
Cut construction paper or cloths to the dimensions 12 inches by 18 inches. Choose construction paper or cloths depending on the thickness you want for your place mats.
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Step 2
Use brown, orange and red sheets of construction paper to cut out leaves. You can also use tissue paper. You can also cut out pilgrim hats, turkeys and pumpkins.
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Step 3
Glue cutouts to place mats. If using cloths, you will need to sew around the edges of the cutouts instead of gluing.
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Step 4
Decorate cutouts with markers and paint. This includes drawing details such as leaf veins, buckles on hats, and face and feathers for the turkeys.
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Step 5
Place copies of past Thanksgiving pictures around leaves. Glue into place. If using cloths, laminate the picture first and create a tight frame with cloth leaves.
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Step 6
Laminate construction paper place mats. Go to a copy store if you don't have supplies at home.
