Thankful Pumpkin {Easy Thanksgiving Centerpiece Idea}
This easy Thanksgiving centerpiece idea is perfect for kids and adults alike! A "thankful" pumpkin is a fun fall tradition that cultivates gratitude, and can be displayed all season!
UPDATE: we have made these every year for the past three years and our family enjoys them so much! It's not to late to start this easy fall tradition!
I'm always on the lookout for easy and beautiful Thanksgiving printables and Thanksgiving crafts for kids (and adults).
If the idea includes an interactive activity that helps my family cultivate gratitude for all that we have, all the better!
This "thankful" pumpkin fits the bill perfectly. Like this Thankful Turkey Craft, it's a simple and creative way to help your kids build the lifelong skill of expressing gratitude for the many blessings in their lives.
It's perfect for kids and adults alike, and can be displayed throughout the season.
Alternatively, you can display blank pumpkins and have guests fill them in during your Thanksgiving celebration.
How Long Do Pumpkins Last?
Using a real pumpkin and want to know how long it'll last?
If it's kept in a cool area with plenty of circulating air, a whole, uncarved, real pumpkin can last two to three months.
Once carved, though, pumpkins can generally last up for only three to five days, or possibly up to two weeks if you live in a colder climate (or keep it in the fridge at night).
Thankful Pumpkin
Ok, let's get started on how you can make your own thankful pumpkin...
Start with a blank pumpkin. I used a faux pumpkin, so that we could keep and display these each year, but a real pumpkin would work, too!
Either hand-write or use vinyl to spelling out "thankful" on your pumpkin.
Etsy has some vinyl options if you don't have a vinyl cutting machine. Here are some options I like....
Thankful Vinyl
I went with a turquoise color to match the rest of our dining room decor.
Put out a couple of permanent markers (I used gold, but a mix of fall colors would work, too), and you're ready to go!
Every day, each member of the family writes something that they're thankful for. What a GREAT way to cultivate a grateful heart!
To add to our centerpiece, I added some blooms to glass jars and displayed them around our thankful pumpkin.
This is a great activity to have out for a fall or Thanksgiving get together. The pumpkin can be kept (if it's faux) and displayed for years to come!
What a special memory!
Such a fun and EASY fall centerpiece that can be displayed year after year!
We have more festive fall crafts and decor in our archives...
7 Printable Fall Crafts for Kids
Fall Porch Decorating Ideas
Apple Pretzel Bites
Thanks for reading all about our Thankful Pumpkin {Easy Thanksgiving Centerpiece Idea}
Have a fantastic day!
I love this idea!! so simple and a great way to be reminded of the things we love.
Such a nice idea, love it! Visiting from Whimsy Wednesday party.
That is a cool idea! And I love your turquoise!
🙂 gwingal
What an unexpected color to use for fall! Lovely!
Very cute idea, thanks for sharing.
This really would make a lovely new family Thanksgiving tradition! Great idea! Thanks for joining Friday Frenzy!
This is such a good idea, I love it! It's heartfelt and meaningful! Thank you so much for sharing it on Party in Your PJ's! I've pinned and shared.
I love this idea. I fall in love when I saw the word "coffee". This is a great activity on Thanksgiving Day. Thanks for sharing on Sunday's Best.
This is so pretty and a really lovely idea! Thanks for linking to the Friday Frenzy!
What an awesome idea love it! I'm going to feature this post at Happiness Is Homemade next week, congrats woman! 🙂
What a fun idea! I love the colors, too. Thanks for sharing at Snickerdoodle. I'll be featuring your interactive pumpkin at today's party. Hope to see you there.
This is rally beautiful, what a lovely tradition to start.
This is such a sweet idea! Pinning! Thanks for sharing with our Merry Monday party - I'll be featuring your pumpkin centerpiece at our upcoming party.
Wow, what a great idea, I’ve been reticent to carve pumpkins as my little ones are young. This seems a lovely way to bring the tradition without the risk of them cutting their hands. Well done.
Awesome idea looks fab Thank you for linking to #Thatfridaylinky please come back next week
Love this idea! It'a so pretty, and so meaningful too! Thank you so much for sharing with the Hearth and Soul Link Party. I’m featuring this post at the party this week. Hope to ‘see’ you there! Have a great week ahead!