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DIY I’m Thankful For Placement and Thanksgiving Kid’s Tablescape

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November 18, 2015 by Sydney 7 Comments

Make a fun and custom tablescape for the kids this Thanksgiving for $1.

DIY Kids' Thanksgivng Tablescape for $1 | Tastefully Frugal

 

Thanksgiving is one week away; are you excited? Are you ready? We sure are excited and though the meal plans have not yet been finalized our activities and table settings are ready! Nothing like waiting to the last minute to decide what you’re going to eat right?! I’ve seen so many beautiful tablescapes this year and I wanted to do something nice and fancy this year. Then I remembered we have a two and three year old and busting out the china and wine glasses was more dangerous than it was worth having a gorgeous tablescape.

DIY Kids' Thanksgivng Tablescape for $1 | Tastefully Frugal

Then I had the idea, why not make a fun table for the kids?! I started with their own “special plates and cups”. Special meaning IKEA place settings. But what else would make the table fun? My boys love when we go to Macaroni Grill because they get to color all over the tablecloth so I brought that fun home. DIY Kids' Thanksgivng Tablescape for $1 | Tastefully Frugal

 

I have a roll of kraft paper I got from the dollar store and cut placemats 12″ x 18″. Then I got my cameo out and using sketch pens I printed “I’m Thankful For…” I’ll have crayons on the table and then when they are waiting for dinner (or dessert) they can draw pictures of what they are thankful for. It’s a win-win; the kids get to draw and color on the dinner table AND they think about and express what they are thankful for. I was going to make these for the adults too but then I found this activity tablecloth at Walmart for $1.97 so I opted for that for the grownups. Yep we’ll be drinking our sparkling cider out of wine glasses, eating on fine china all on top of a $1.97 tablecloth you can color on. That’s how we roll 🙂 The nice part is when everything is said and done I can just roll up the tablecloth and throw it away.

DIY Kids' Thanksgivng Tablescape for $1 | Tastefully Frugal

The holidays are all about spending time with family, having fun and remembering what you are thankful for. I think I met all those things with this kids’ table. How are you dressing up the kids’ table for Thanksgiving?

DIY Kids' Thanksgivng Tablescape for $1 | Tastefully Frugal

Want to check out more tablescape ideas for the holidays? Today is your lucky day; I’ve teamed up with 15 of my blog buddies to share our Thanksgiving Tablescape tutorials. Head on over and check out the gorgeous tables these ladies created! 

1. Farmhouse 40
2. Our House Now A Home
3. Pretty Practical Home
4. Uncookie Cutter
5. Flourish and Knot
6. Up To Date Interiors
7. Casa Watkins
8. Around the Watts House
9. Creatively Homespun
10. Green With Decor
11. Refresh Living
12. Domicile 37
13. Shabby Grace Blog
14. The House Down The Lane
15. Tastefully Frugal

Filed Under: Crafts Tagged With: Color Placemat, Kids' Table, Thanksgiving

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Comments

  1. Sharon says

    November 18, 2015 at 5:56 pm

    Such a cute idea! I’d have to use stamps since I don’t have a printer like that. Love using craft paper for kids’ place settings!
    Sharon recently posted…Thanksgiving Magnolia Garland and Tablescape–Create and Share ChallengeMy Profile

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  2. April R @Uncookie Cutter says

    November 18, 2015 at 6:39 pm

    This is so cool Sydney! I forgot about Macaroni Grill, the kids went there one time years ago and loved it! How fun to incorporate this into your home. We just have my husbands parents and brother come, so there is no separate kids table for us, but I may copy this for their settings at the table!
    April R @Uncookie Cutter recently posted…Simple Thanksgiving Table Setting – November Create and ShareMy Profile

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  3. Tiffany says

    November 19, 2015 at 2:00 pm

    Fun table, Sydney! Love the orange and kraft together. Happy Thanksgiving!
    Tiffany recently posted…DIY Snowflake Door Hanger with Embroidery HoopsMy Profile

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  4. Sara says

    November 19, 2015 at 5:01 pm

    So fun! Yes, the glassware is more dangerous! LOL Love those IKEA plates, cups and silverware. We are def getting our moneys worth outta those!

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  5. Stephanie @ Casa Watkins says

    November 20, 2015 at 10:16 pm

    This is awesome!! I didn’t think about feeding it in a printer. So great and a wonderful way to keep the kids engaged during dinner. 🙂
    Stephanie @ Casa Watkins recently posted…Include Trendy Copper into Your Thanksgiving Tablescape: Create and ShareMy Profile

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  6. Kathy says

    November 22, 2015 at 5:35 pm

    Really cute place settings for kids! Love the font you use for “I”m Thankful” .
    Kathy recently posted…The Creative Circle, No 42My Profile

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  7. Sarah says

    November 25, 2015 at 4:29 am

    I love the idea of letting the kids write or draw what they are thankful for! What a sweet way to keep them entertained during what can sometimes be a long meal. Great thinking!
    Sarah recently posted…Holiday Gift Guide | Gifts for Stylish Women (& a GIVEAWAY!)My Profile

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I’m Sydney, the creator here at Tastefully Frugal. I’m a mom to two crazy little boys and one little princess and married to the best guy around. My goal is to help you do more with the money you have. From recipes to meal plans, crafts to organization tips and more!

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