Since most of us will have a little time off for the holiday, we will definitely need a special Thanksgiving bookmark! Actually, I made these a few years ago for classroom party favors. Click for a larger view, and save to your computer. Personalize before printing if you like. Print on cardstock and cut out.

Now this is an interesting little project, and makes a great little gift. It’s a tiny little lampshade. Click for a larger view, print on cardstock, laminate, cut out, and glue the ends together. Then set it on a votive candle, or on a wine glass with a candle inside.

For the bookplates, click for a larger view, then save to your computer. Personalize if you wish, using any print program. Print on adhesive-backed paper or 2×4 inch labels. Peel and stick to the inside of your favorite books! You can also print on plain paper, cut out, and glue to the inside of book. Find more bookplates here.

For the bookmarks, just click for a larger view, then save to your computer. Personalize if you wish, using any print program, then print on cardstock. I like to laminate them with contact paper before cutting out. More bookmarks can be found here.

For the bookplates, click for a larger view, then save to your computer. Personalize if you wish, using any print program, but print on adhesive-backed paper or 2×4″ labels (instead of cardstock). Peel and stick to the inside of your favorite books! You can also print on plain paper, cut out, and glue to the inside of book. Find more bookplates here.

~Continued from Cowboy Birthday Party Extravaganza ~

You’re going to need some favors for the party, of course. Here are some easy ones to get you started..

How about a sheet of cowboy related stickers. What kid doesn’t like stickers? Just print on full-sized label sheeets, or print on plain paper and add adhesive with a xyron machine. (I couldn’t live without my xyron machine. If you don’t have one, check it out here: Xyron 900 5-9? Machine 9? with Idea Book)

Bookmarks are quick and easy. Here are some cute cowboy and cowgirl bookmarks that I made with paperdolls. Two are ready to print, and the blank ones can be personalized before you print, making them even more special. (I used the giddyup font). Just print on cardstock, laminate (I use my xyron machine, but you can also use contact paper), and cut out. Then punch a hole at the top, and thread some cord or ribbon through for a tassel.

Candy wrappers are next! These are for the hershey mini candy. Just add text, print out, laminate if you wish, and cut out. Then wrap them around the candy and tape ends together. The kids will think you are Martha Stewart!

Another cute idea for party favors are horseshoe photo frames. If you can get some used horseshoes from a riding stable or a friend who has horses, you’re in luck! Just spray paint them gold or silver. Take photos of each child riding the horse, and glue the picture to the back of the horseshoe!

Stay tuned…. Thank you notes and scrapbook pages are next!