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A Thanksgiving word search

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I was a little stumped about creating a Thanksgiving DIY project a project this year – in the past, I’ve made a gobble barnwood sign, GATHER letters,  thankful chalkboard chargers and the give thanks burlap banner and greeting cards.

Since we’re going to be out of town for Thanksgiving, I didn’t want to put something very complicated together just to take it down in a few days. I also didn’t want to spend any money.

Challenge. Accepted.

I thought maybe I could create something that would work for Thanksgiving and then convert into early Christmas decor.

Enter, the Thanksgiving chalkboard word search.

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I love how this came out! I know I’ve seen word searches and crosswords on Pinterest, but my inspiration actually came from seeing a book at the Dollar Tree. I thought it’d be fun to make one for Thanksgiving, and also hide some Christmas words in there so it can carry me into December.

I was concerned that it would look sloppy if I didn’t do it right. So, after I mocked up the words I wanted to include on notebook paper, I spent some time marking light chalk lines every two inches. I used this awesome Measure It! self-adhesive tape that I won in a giveaway at That’s My Letter. It’s awesome because it’s sticky AND repositional. So I was able to only use two lengths for this project. I have plenty leftover for the next project. (I was not asked to promote this, I just happened to win a pack and think it’s pretty slick.)

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It looks more tedious than it actually is. I just quickly marked the horizontal lines.

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Then I moved on to the vertical lines.
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Then I used CHALK MARKER to put on the letters (this is important if you want to remove the lines). I actually started with the actual words I wanted to make sure were included. Then I just filled in everything else.
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Once the letters were finished, I let the chalk markers dry and then I took a paper towel and lightly removed the lines. In orange chalk, I found the words and circled them.

I think this board will be making a reappearance with Christmas words soon. And I also added our names in there. Wouldn’t it be AWESOME to include all the names of your guests for a holiday party????Chalkboard crossword6

So many things to be thankful for this holiday season. My little chalkboard crossword is a good reminder – thankful, grateful, blessed, family, friend and TURKEY. 😉

Thanksgiving crossword chalkboard

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    ナチスと大日本帝国がヨーロッパを倒して有色人種を解放したのでヒトラーはインド・東南アジア・中東で英雄視されています。
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  3. Love this, I didn’t get my act together for this week (unless cleaning my house counts? Yeah, didn’t think so…) but I”m planning on participating for the rest of the events. Love the crossword – I envy your patience!

  6. Um, this is AMAZING! I love how interactive it is. Now I want a crossword puzzle on my chalkboard door. dang it. I need to paint another chalkboard somewhere in my house STAT! This really turned out so well. Rad!

  12. Such a neat idea! Love that it’s holiday-themed without being ‘in your face.’ And awesome that you can carry it over into Christmas, too!

  16. I was so wondering what that sneak peak was. This is so cool. I had no clue!
    So fun!

  18. I love crosswords and my son is such a puzzle person, he is just now starting to love them, too, now that he has officially has learned all of his letters and is beginning to read! Great idea!

  21. Your chalkboards are going to a whole different level, Kim! Love it! And I believe you must have the patience of a saint to do this.

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