{ DIY } Easy Thanksgiving Favors

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Cor·nu·co·pi·a -noun.
1. a horn containing food, drink, etc. in endless supply. 2. an abundant overflowing supply.

I love the Thanksgiving symbol of the cornucopia. It is such a gracious reminder of the abundance we are blessed with in this great country of ours. As we approach the upcoming holiday I thought I'd share a quick & easy favor to make for your friends and loved ones.

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1. Start with an assortment of papers. I chose a variety of old postcards which I then color copied. Letters, journal pages, wallpaper or kraft paper bags would also work well.

2. Cut them into rectangles approximately 5 1/2" x 7 1/4".

3. Then roll them into shape and secure in several places with a staple. Tape or glue would be fine too.

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 4. Fill with your favorite chocolates, nuts and candies. I also tucked in a small pheasant feather. You could also add clippings of herbs or colorful fall flowers. The key is to keep it simple and enjoyable for you.

5. Pile them high on a platter and set near your front door or add a name tag and use as placecards.

As they say it's the little things in life that are remembered most. Blessings! ~H

47 Responses to “{ DIY } Easy Thanksgiving Favors”

  3. Natalie VV

    Clever and fun.
    We were making paper chains to day… these would make a sweet *next project.* Thank you.

  4. Wendy in Kennewick

    What fun! This will be great at Christmas, also.

  6. Alice

    Heather, they are lovely!!!! And I can see them working at Christmas with candy wrapped in red paper. Sweet!

  7. Lili

    Thanks so much for sharing this wonderful idea! Godiva chocolates are such an elegant touch! ~Lili

  8. Karen B

    We have Thanksgiving dinner at my cousins house. I miss the table setting, etc. This would be something I could make a take! Besides, food of course. Great idea, Heather!

  10. julie

    love this idea! i might even make them for little teacher gifts for the holiday! i always love your ideas! thanks for sharing!

  13. Mary

    Very simple & very sweet! I forget how easy it is to color copy things.. I always think I have to use pattern paper or my originals. Thanks for the reminder and this cute idea. Now I need to find some pheasant feathers!

  15. sharon

    Beautiful idea that goes so well with your Thanksgiving celebration – receiving and giving back.
    Sharon
    My French Country Home

  16. sarah-jane down the lane

    Ooh gorgeous, so glad I popped in. What beautiful amber gold colours – we don’t have Thanksgiving here,its lovely to see your celebrations taking shape,
    Sarah x

  20. Food Review

    Excellent idea for a present for thanksgiving. I’ve always been on the look our for good present ideas regardless of the occasion and food certainly fits all occasions. Good job.

  21. Hopewellcreek.blogspot.com

    Thanks for such a great idea!I may photocopy some papers from my recent visit to Colonial Williamsburg, and add a few turkey feathers, since we have an abundance of those.
    Rebecca

  23. Liz

    Heather,
    These are great. I love the nuts incorporated inside!
    I think guys would enjoy these also. Ty for sharing:)
    Happy Holidays! Hugs, Liz

  26. Jeanette C

    Great idea. I will do this for each family member and tuck in a special note inside. Thanks

  28. Linda

    This is a terrific idea! WhatI love is the elegance but simplicity. My girls and I have busy schedules over the next 2 weeks but we all love a pretty table, favors and name cards. These, we can manage. Thank you for sharing!

  31. Lynda Smith

    I am having a girl gathering this week and am going to give these as take-home gifts. What a great idea! Thanks so much Heather 🙂

  33. teresa

    I so love this idea….it’s divine!
    Thanks…I think the girls and I will be putting these together this weekend for Thanksgiving.
    Thanks for sharing your talents.
    happy Day

  38. teresa

    Would it be all right to share this idea with our Blissful readers over at Blissfullydomestic.com (with a link back to you}
    I’m the home editor there and would love to share this fabulous idea.
    Let me know what you think.

  39. Emily

    You always have the best, easy to do projects. I have tons of old papers and postcards. Off to Kinkos I go tomorrow!

  41. pamela_snowgirl@hotmail.com

    How adorable is this and easy to make!

  42. Betty Barrett

    I can’t wait to have my grand-daughter Emy help with these…we always try to have helper projects for everyone to share…lots of hands make for lots of laughter! Thanks for the idea!

  43. martha

    Wow, this one is good. Fabulous and do-able idea, wonderfully photographed as always! Thank you.

  46. Mitzi Curi

    I’ve been rolling cones like a crazy person, making paper wreaths. I love your cornucopia idea, and will definitely reserve some of my cones for this project. Thanks for the inspiration, and happy Thanksgiving!

  47. Jonathan

    Thank you for this idea.I absolutely love it. It’s the night before Thanksgiving, and I’m doing this for my guests tomorrow.
    Happy Thanksgiving!
    Jonathan Fong

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