Thanksgiving Sand Kids' Craft

2 min read September 13, 2026 Lindi Haws
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One of the trickiest things about Thanksgiving dinner is keeping the kids entertained. A Kids’ Thanksgiving Table works wonders, but they still need some entertainment after dinner is finished. I usually like to have a collection of kids’ crafts and activities on hand to keep them happy and busy. These Thanksgiving Sand Crafts are perfect! They are easy, fun and look so pretty when they are finished. My girls LOVED making them. Here’s how we did it:

Project Time
30 to 40 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Step
1

Place adhesive glue in 4-8 sections of the Fall Leaf Suncatcher.

Thanksgiving Sand Kids' Craft step 1
Step
2

Pour your favorite color of Rainbow Craft Sand on the Fall Leaf Suncatcher, covering the glue.

Thanksgiving Sand Kids' Craft step 2
Step
3

Dump excess sand off of the Fall Leaf Suncatcher and let dry completely (at least 10 minutes).

Thanksgiving Sand Kids' Craft step 3
Step
4

Place adhesive glue in 4-8 more sections of the Fall Leaf Suncatcher.

Thanksgiving Sand Kids' Craft step 4
Step
5

Pour another color of Rainbow Craft Sand Assortment on the Fall Leaf Suncatcher, covering the glue.

Thanksgiving Sand Kids' Craft step 5
Step
6

Dump excess sand off the Fall Leaf Suncatcher and let dry completely (at least 10 minutes). Repeat as many times as desired with additional colors.

Thanksgiving Sand Kids' Craft step 6
Step
7

Have kids hang their creations in a window, turn them into necklaces or assemble the suncatchers into a garland and enjoy!

Make sure to see my entire Kids’ Thanksgiving Table including a DIY Leaf CenterpieceLantern Garland, and Pumpkin Favor Boxes!

Thanksgiving Sand Kids' Craft step 7

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