In this post: A Countdown to Thanksgiving Paper Chain Printable. An easy craft for the whole family. Perfect for kids and grandkids!
Hello! I’m just popping in today very quickly to share something that I have wanted to do for a couple of years. When I was a kid, my family made paper chains to count down just about everything. Summer vacation, Christmas, birthdays. We tacked them on my Mom’s bulletin board in our kitchen. My brothers and I had to take turns tearing off the circles…so when it was my day to tear off the circle, I was always excited.
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Countdown to Thanksgiving
Paper Chain Printable
You can print this countdown to Thanksgiving paper chain printable on any kind of paper. I used brown kraft paper for a more vintage look. If you start your countdown on November 1st, you will need five copies of the printable. Cut the strips and tape the circles together, intertwining the strips as you tape. It’s completely optional, but there is a space on each strip to write something that you and your family are grateful for. As you tear off each one, you will be reminded that life is short, and to be thankful for all you have.
You can find brown kraft paper at any craft or discount store, or you can shop for it {HERE.}
I like to take every opportunity possible to thank all of you…so I’d like to say it again. Thank you for being there for me. Thank you for always being kind and supportive. I am abundantly blessed and do not take it for granted.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THANKSGIVING PAPER CHAIN
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I’m so thankful for YOU! I love to follow your serene style and kind heart. You use your talents with such graciousness. Thank you.
I love that paper chain for Thanksgiving! Do you have one for Christmas?
Hi Anita! No but I’ve had so many requests that I’m going to make one. Stay tuned!
These printables would also be a great napkin rings craft with the grands. Thanks Ann, lovely as always.
This is such a lovely idea, reminds me of my childhood making paper chains to put on the Christmas tree.
Oh, Ann I will be moving to Austin next Tuesday and am going to be married. At my age! God waited for now so I have the man I always knew would be there someday. I will be so happy to make the grateful chain and the Christmas bedroom is just my style.
I am bursting with happiness. I am also waiting for my twin grand children to be born. A boy and a girl. Just well darn perfect.
Congratulations! Wonderful! I’m so happy for you.
Sounds like you had a wonderfully smart mother and very loving.
Yes…she was both! I was very lucky. :)
Thank you Ann for all of the lovely printables!
I love the paper Thanksgiving chain and would love to print it but I am having trouble with the link working. A blank screen appears and says ” Previous file Next file”.
Sent you an email Marisa!
Ann, I love all your posts, you have the best ones and I so look forward to trying them out! Thank you for your ideas!
Great idea, my kids will love this and it will keep me thinking of Thanksgiving instead of jumping ahead to Christmas.
so true!!
This is so adorable and creative, Ann! Love it:)
Wow, that looks like great fun! My grandkids in Idaho would enjoy that. I will send the link to your blog to her. Hugs, Cindy
Love this SO much, Ann – thank YOU. :)
Hi Ann,
Just found your blog and love it so signed up immediately! I took the tours and your home is beautiful. I would love to know how you keep the grout on your kitchen counters so bright white. I tiled my sister’s counter tops and they have not fared so good. She has tried many different methods to clean the grout and it just won’t budge. Any suggestion would be helpful. Thanks
I just started radiation for breast cancer. I only have 16 treatments…but I have started a paper chain and tear off one after each session. As of today…11 to go. I’m thankful this year for so many blessings. My husband,children,grandchildren and a God who goes before me. Thank you for your inspirational blog…my absolute favorite.
Prayers are with you and your family.
Hi Ann, I am having trouble being able to print out any of your printables (paper chain, Fall quotes etc)…..after downloading and then hitting print it comes up blank…..any ideas??
Hi Susan…I have no idea what’s wrong. When you download and open the file is the printable there? If yes then it must be something with your print feature. I can try emailing the files to you if you think that might help. Let me know!
OK, I love this paper chain!! I am very limited in what I do on the computer…duh!!! what kind of paper did you use for this? thank you
Hi Cheryl!
I used regular kraft paper from the scrapbook aisle at Hobby Lobby. Any kind of paper will work!
Enjoy,
Ann
Hi Ann,
Thank you for all your delicious recipes that are so easy and your easy DIY’s and crafts. I enjoy your posts every day and your humble graciousness…you are like a friend with a cup of coffee!
Thank you for writing Linda…enjoy your weekend!
Such a special idea. I have to say thank you. You are one of the first bloggers I started following. And from that point I was inspired to learn and finally took the plunge to start my own blog. It is a great community and I have learned so much.
Welcome to the blog world Debra…best of luck with your site!
I love your blog. I haven’t had the privilege of meeting you but I think
your a very classy lady. You home is beautiful and you are always so sweet. I’m honored to be able be view your things. Thank you
Hello, Ann. I really appreciate your clever idea, reinforcing the whole idea behind our national holiday. It seems to be that more and more, Thanksgiving gets lost in the mad, hectic dash between Trick or Treat and Christmas. I’ve always loved Thanksgiving, with family, from near and far gathered ’round a table groaning under the weight of all that delicious food, and of course for the time spent contemplating our many blessings. (And yes, I have my share of crazy relatives, just like everyone else, but I wouldn’t trade them for the world!) So thank you for sharing this ‘Blessings Chain’ w/us. A new tradition is born at our house!!
Hi Laurie!
Enjoy the paper chain with your family. I agree that Thanksgiving tends to get pushed to the side…especially here in blogland. Thank you for your kind comment!
I love your blog, especially the printables!. I am loving this Thanksgiving chain!!!
…… simply BEAUTIFUL !!!!
Thank you for all the things you do for us, i am very grateful for printables,recipes and wonderful ideas. Have a blessed weekend.
Thank you Marlene…Happy Halloween!
Oh, Ann, this is so lovely and it comes at a very special time for me. My daughter is seriously ill and facing surgery, radiation and chemo. We are encouraged by our good doctors, but I want to do everything I can to make our holidays extra special. I can’t wait to include this chain!
Blessings to you Sheran and to your family as well. Your positive outlook is amazing.
Ann, the Thnksgiving paper chain is lovely and I want to include it with our celebration this year. I need some clarification, however. Is the plan to have follks ((big and little) write or dictate what they are thankful for on the chain
sheets, THEN make the chain and use it to decorate? Are these read at the table? Or, enjoyed as a family activity? Sorry to be out of the loop (no pun intended)! Would love to hear from you and Happy Autumn!
Marilyn
Hi Marilyn! You can basically do whatever you want. If you write something you are thankful for on each piece before you make the paper chain, then when you tear them off you will be reminded of that. You could perhaps save them and read some at the table. Happy Autumn to you too!
What a super cute idea Ann :) Pinning!
Thank YOU, Ann, for bringing so many beautiful ideas, recipes, and inspiration to us everyday! Love your blog and hope you and your family have a wonderful upcoming Holiday Season 2015!!
Love this idea, my children always enjoy making paper chains! This will definitely be a family project. Thanks for all the great ideas. Love your blog.
I really want to do this project with family and Grandchildren traveling to see us for Thanksgiving
Thanks for this! I think they would make cool napkin rings too.
Hi Terri! Great idea. :) I shared it on my Facebook page because I had not thought of that!
Morning Ann,
What a cute idea, we made them too, but only for Christmas, but there was nothing written
on them, just plain ole green and red. This looks like it would make
a really cute chain, and neat that the kiddos can take one off daily. A great and fun way to
count down to the next holiday………….
You always have such a lovely blog……and Thank You for all the free printables, decorating
inspiration and great recipes and just for being you.
Blessings, Nellie
I have always loved doing paper chain countdowns with my children when they were younger. This chain adds such a nice additional touch with the opportunity to express your gratitude for the many blessings, both large and small, in your life. The artwork you added is beautiful as well. Thank you for sharing this lovely way to express thanks throughout the season.
I love this idea. I am watching my 4 year old granddaughter for a few days. this will be a cute little project to do with her. Thanks!
Good morning Ann,
Abundant Blessings to you – Much gratitude for keeping me company early – very early – in the morning! The Thanksgiving chain is really Beautiful – Jan
Oh, Ann, i love this! PLEASE do a paper chain printable for Christmas! I want to do this with my grandchildren.
Hi Candy!
I honestly hadn’t thought that far but what a wonderful idea. Consider it done! ~Ann
Ann, this is just the nicest idea and I am doing this for our daughter as she has Thanksgiving at her house. She will love it!! Thank you so much.