Easy Cornucopias

by Mary Ann Romans | More from this Blogger

22 Oct 2007 06:50 PM

Believe it or not, it is time to start thinking about Thanksgiving. I've been inspired by Sherry's recent blogs about Thanksgiving and can't wait to see what great ideas she has for us.

As for me, I'm still firmly entrenched in fall minus the holidays, but there is that nagging little feeling that, yes, I need to start planning. The thought of a menu and a guest list is a little overwhelming for me at the moment, so I thought I would start small.

I like the idea of cornucopias on the table. They can remind us of how very fortunately we are and how many blessings we have, both in physical material terms and also in the intangible. A cornucopia, with its simple shape represents endless bounty, and yet it is also very tangible and grounded, when it is filled with the basics of the harvest, such as fruits, nuts and corn.

One easy idea brings old world charm to your table. Find an atlas that contains world maps. Choose a map and make copies of it, one for each cornucopia that you want to make. You can make color copies or use a sepia tone. Alternatively, you can purchase wrapping paper that has an old world map design. Fold the paper in half so that you'll have a design appear on both the inside and outside of the cornucopia. Curl the paper into a cone shape and secure it with clear glue or clear tape. Fill the cornucopia with items that represent the bounty. You can stuff the small end of the cornucopia with shredded paper to make it fuller.

Make one large cornucopia for use as a centerpiece, filling it with larger items, such as apples, dried corn, and gourds. Or, make several smaller cornucopias and use them at each place setting, filling them with scaled down items, such as cranberries, wrapped candy and nuts.

Mary Ann Romans writes about everything related to saving money in the Frugal Blog, technology in the Computing Blog, and creating a home in the Home Blog. You can read more of her articles by clicking here.

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