The Thankful Heart Tree...

Christmas is coming with leaps and bounds...

But before Christmas is Thanksgiving.

This DIY Thankful Heart Tree is an easy-to-create decoration for the Thanksgiving holiday and can remain on display throughout the Christmas season, too.

The hearts are created using book page strips, that are stapled to shape.

The hanger is stapled on too.

A super fun activity for the kids to make.

And while you are folding and stapling your hearts, it's a good time to talk about gratefulness and what you are thankful for.

My tree is displayed on an upcycled trolley table.

You can find out how I did this HERE.

When the time you choose to decorate your home decor for Christmas add your favourite Christmas things to compliment the Thankful Heart Tree.
 I've added a Santa figurine to the vignette.

And a Christmas votive candle too.

The Christmas theme cushion on the chair is pretty cool too...

One side of the cushion on the tree is gold, and the other is silver. I'm enjoying the gold side today!

To make the Thankful Heart Tree:

You will need a vase and container to place it in or a tin bucket vessel.

Florist foam.

A branch.

An old book.

Stapler.

Twine.

Fabric or lace to cover the foam.

Cut the book pages into strips.  You need two strips per heart.

Hold as shown.

Staple.

Cut a length of twine. 

Knot and place in the heart.

Staple.

Or you could use a dob of hot glue if you prefer.

Place the florist foam in your vessel.

Place the branches into it.

Tie a twine bow on it.

Place the fabric or lace on top of the foam to disguise it.

Hang your hearts on the tree.

Place in your Thanksgiving vignette.

Then change it up to keep for the Christmas decor.

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