Craft a Cornucopia

Turkeys aside, the cornucopia is practically the official mascot of Thanksgiving. Give the turkeys a break this year and decorate your dining table with the beautiful symbol of abundance and sharing.

Supplies

One large horn basket
2 yards of Fall colored ribbon (red, orange, yellow or brown)
An assortment of about 20 different gourds, pumpkins and dried corns.
Brown Raffia-style packing straw

Directions

Tie your ribbon around the widest part of the horn (closest to the opening) and make a large bow at the top. You might have to interweave the ribbon with the basket to keep it in place.

Create a good-sized "nest" at the bottom of the cornucopia basket using the straw.

Arrange your gourds, pumpkins and corn so it appears to be overflowing out of the cornucopia.

Once you've put the cornucopia in its final decor location, arrange a few more gourds on the table around the horn so it looks as though a few have toppled out and are littered around the basket.