Storybook Pumpkins Oh My!

Do you recognize some of your favorite books and characters?  These fabulous pumpkins were created by elementary students and displayed in the library!  What a wonderful idea!

The Thankful Tree

I just love Little Page Turners adaptation of the wedding keepsake tree found on Style Unveiled!  She added the word "thankful" to the top of the page and created a wonderful keepsake for children and parents!  Their little fingerprints will be treasured for years to come.  Children should sign and date their creations!  As a mom, I can tell you that this would be hanging on the wall somewhere in my house if my children had done this in elementary school!

A few of my favorite fall books that would go well with this activity:

by Cynthia Rylant

Children just love Lois Ehlert's books!

Use these nifty pigment pads for fingerprints!

Or, make your own pads with paint and sponge pieces.

Baballa.com

Pumpkin Craft

Craft Idea from Katie at Fun Home Things!

Happy Fall!  

With a new job, I am behind in my blog posting!  I found this super cute idea using canning rings at Fun Home Things!  I am making one of these this weekend!

I am an avid canner and always have extra rings.  This is a great use for rings that have begun to rust or have dents.  What a great secret-pal gift or craft for students.  You may have parents who would donate the rings!

20 regular mouth canning rings

Orange yarn

Orange spray paint

Cinnamon sticks

Thanks Katie for the inspiration!