Thanksgiving DIY: Autumn Leave Cards 2.0

 

We gave this project another try.

This time with the little sister.

We tape a printout of autumn leaves at the bottom of the box. 

Put some dab of fall colors on top of the print.

Put couple of marbles then shake.

Once dry, cut the leaves and paste them on cardstocks then stamp "thank+giving"

It turned out really nice just like the first time.

Thanksgiving ABC

Answered prayers - thankful for God's answers to our prayers for healing, safety, providence, wisdom and direction in life

Beautiful family - thankful for my dad, siblings, in-laws, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins
Children - thankful for my son and for my daughter, they bring me joy and drives me crazy at the same time
Daily bread - thankful for God providing our daily needs
Eternal home - thankful for a place made in heaven for me
Friends - thankful for friends that I got to share this life with
God's word - thankful for God's word is alive and true
Home - thankful for a place to live in and enjoy life with my family
I - thankful that I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me
Job - thankful for a job that helps me bless others
Kindness - thankful for kindness shown to me by others

Love - thankful that I can love because God first love us

My 42 years of life - thankful for 42 years of God's grace

Nothing - thankful that nothing is impossible with God
Operation Christmas Child - thankful for this privilege to bless children in need through shoebox gifts
Prayer - thankful that I can come and talk to God anytime anywhere
Quiet - thankful for time of peace and quiet which is quite a luxury for a mom with a toddler and a first grader
Remote work - thankful for this opportunity to have a job and take care of my kids at the same time.
Sabbath - thankful for a day to rest, to worship and hear God's message 
Team P&W - thankful for each talent in our praise and worship team

Ultimate sacrifice - thankful for Jesus giving the ultimate sacrifice to save a sinner like me
Victor - thankful for my husband, a dedicated dad to our kids, a God-fearing leader of our home and a faithful partner in service of the King 
WOPS (Woman of Prayers) - thankful for these group of beautiful women who continuously pray/care for our church
Xciting trips - thankful for chance to enjoy God's wonderful creations and visit family and friends
Yahweh - thankful for who he was and who he is and who is to come
Zeal - thankful for zeal I experience in this community to share the gospel to to others

Thanksgiving DIY: Autumn Leaves Card

 
The leaves were a project LO did in his vitrual summer camp.

Stick a print out of fall leaves at the bottom of a box. 

Put some dab of fall colors on top of the print.

Put marbles then shake.

After frying, we cut the leaves and paste them on cardstocks then stamp "BE thankful"

Voila! A very nice DIY thanksgiving card. 

Thanksgiving Dinner Table 2018

This year set-up two tables to accommodate the growing Austria family.

For the grown-ups table I used the following:

* Table Cloth, Off-white

* Table Runner, Tan

* Faux Fall Leaves

* Mason Jars with handle, decorative stones and tea candles

I originally plan to DIY a thanksgiving tree for the centerpiece

but I saw this one from Target Dollar Spot which is ready-to-use, pretty and inexpensive.

I ended up assembling it in a pot to build some height.

For the kiddos table I used the following:

* Kraft Paper

* Sharpies

* A little creativity

I wrapped my boy's activity table with kraft paper

then trace plates and fall leaves on each side and corner to decorate.

Gratitude List of 2015

Download a blank copy here and fill-out yours.

I thank God

I thank God for birthdays to celebrate life.

I thank Him for a new member of the Austria family, Calix Johan. I also thank Him for giving my mom another year of life. I thank Him for loving me unconditionally for 32 years.

I thank God for family whose always there no matter what.

I thank Him for my Papa and Mama whom I appreciated more when I left the Philippines few years ago. I thank God for giving me a chance to enjoy them in the past few months. It may not be the perfect situation but memories to be treasured and remembered.

I thank God for my dear husband Victor whom I'm sharing this special thing called marriage.

I know we're a work in progress but I thank God that we both love Him. For better or for worst, till death do us part.

I thank God for friends that I could always count on. I thank Him for giving them a heart to care and help me and my family.

I thank God for our home.

I thank Him for providing our every need and allowing our home to be a blessing for people who comes and go. Especially the members of the basement band.

I thank God for church.

I thank him for letting me experience love of Jesus through their prayers and support.

I thank God for music.

I thank Him that I can sing to Him until my throat gives up. I thank Him for letting me practice for a future jamming "up" there.

I thank God for all our prayer warriors on our way home to the Philippines.

I thank him for letting me experience the power of prayer. No typhoon, no illness, no fear can stop Him from granting my mom's prayer to be home.

I thank God for a means to get connected with family and friends though we're continents apart.

I thank Him for Facebook and Skype.

I thank God that no matter how uncertain the future maybe, there's one thing I'm certain of.

Nothing can separate me from the love of God through Jesus Christ.

I thank God for the hope I have in suffering.

A hope that does not put me to shame because He poured His love in my heart.

I thank God for He is who He is.

He is good. He is just. He is in control. He is faithful. He is always there even when pain numbs me to feel it. He's my unlimited source of strength, my Jehovah-jireh, my Savior and my friend.

I know a day not even a lifetime would be enough to give him thanks for everything He has done for me but I want to thank Him for today.

Thanksgiving Dinner Table

A simple set-up for our Thanksgiving Dinner table
• Kraft Paper Roll for table cover
• Sketch Pad for place mat
• Thanksgiving Specialty Paper for table napkin rings
• Thanksgiving Bouquet and Tea Candles for table centerpieces
• Card Stocks for "I thank God for..." note (optional)