For this project you'll need:
pumpkin(s)
white spray paint
markers - these Sharpie brush markers that I bought from Amazon recently were perfect for this
stickers (optional) we used stickers from Hobby Lobby
Step 1: Spray paint your pumpkin, with a light coat of white spray paint. We weren't sure how long it would take to dry, but it was very quick - I'd estimate 5 minutes.
Step 2: At the top write "I'm thankful for..." or alternatively you can use stickers, like we did.
Step 3: Write things you're thankful for, spiraling around the pumpkin! It's a great exercise to really think about what you're truly thankful for.
Reflecting on it, I find it interesting that my list was filled with intangibles. Even though day to day life - especially in American culture - is filled with tangibles - (clothes, shoes, makeup, hair products, home decor, etc.) those aren't the things that come to mind first. I thought of laughter, freedom, hope, peace, heaven, happy memories, traditions, joy, encouragement and love. It really is a fun way to re-focus on what's really important.
Alternative Options:
-make a Gratitude Pumpkin as a family and take turns writing what you're thankful for
-let each person in your family make their own pumpkin - even little ones could draw pictures of things they're thankful for
-get the pumpkin started and then leave it on your porch or living area and let any visitors, guests or family members add things throughout the month of November
-Use a Gratitude Pumpkin as your Thanksgiving centerpiece - complete steps 1 and 2 above and then have markers on the table for people to write on
We really had fun with this and it was fun to see how each pumpkin turned out very differently!
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