9 DIY Thanksgiving Centerpiece Ideas to Wow Your Dinner Guests

September 19, 2016 by FaveCrafts

Sometimes in all the hub-bub of Thanksgiving dinner preparations, DIY table decorations fall by the wayside as your energy is directed to prepping the bird. But while the food may be the star of the show, including even basic Thanksgiving decorations can add that extra flair that make people feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Personally, I’ve never been a super enthusiastic fan of the Thanksgiving spread, but I love the decorative side of the holiday. Cute DIY Thanksgiving centerpieces and fun place cards are what make turkey day exciting for me.

If you’re anything like me, you’re on a quest to make Thanksgiving not only a tasty experience, but a chance to show off your crafting skills. Thanksgiving centerpiece crafts are a lovely opportunity to do so. Sure, everyone will be praising your magnificent green bean casserole, but they’ll also notice the time and thought you put into making your own DIY Thanksgiving decor.

You’ll be super thankful for these fresh and fun ideas that will make this Thanksgiving stand out in everyone’s mind as the best-decorated. Aside from all the compliments you’ll receive over your contributions to the Thanksgiving feast, people are bound to notice your fabulous Thanksgiving craft creations as well.

Thanksgiving Twig Centerpiece – a colorful way to spruce up the table!

Air Freshener Turkey Centerpiece

Autumn Harvest Centerpiece

Autumn Votive Centerpiece

Pumpkin and Candle Centerpiece

Make a Thanksgiving Cornucopia – you can’t go wrong with a classic cornucopia!

Tom the Turkey Pumpkin – a good idea the kids will like.

Give Thanks Thanksgiving Centerpieces

Mayflower Table Centerpiece – I love this one – unexpected and delightful!

If you found something that suited your fancy here, you’re bound to love the great Thanksgiving ideas in 24 Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes and Fall Craft Projects free eBook.

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Turkey Day Tips: Our Top DIY Thanksgiving Decor Ideas

November 27, 2013 by FaveQuilts

The warm smell of roasted sweet corn, carefully pouring through Black Friday ads, and eating that first (and second) slice of pecan pie are the things that make me look forward to Thanksgiving. But about 2 weeks before my family arrives for turkey day, I always get overwhelmed with a holiday dread when I think about my daunting Thanksgiving to-do list.

If you host Thanksgiving like I do, you get the same November nervousness that happens when you have to plan for cleaning every inch of the house, searching for the “good” plates, pre-ordering the turkey, and relocating every breakable object in a place where grabby toddlers can’t reach. It’s a miracle you even have time to think about making your home look festive. To confess, last year I was so crunched for time that I decorated the dinner table with some DIY pumpkin crafts that I had made for Halloween.

To make our readers’ Thanksgiving preparation as stress-free as possible, FaveCrafts has compiled a list of our most popular projects for DIY Thanksgiving decorative crafts. Whether you need help finding fast and easy holiday crafts, entertaining young guests, or are looking for recycled decor crafts, you’ll find all the decoration ideas that you need to make your Thanksgiving run smoothly.

Thanksgiving Home Decor Crafts

An important tip to remember while decorating for the holidays is that some of very best decor can be made with common household objects. For example, use recycled soda bottles to make this heartwarming Give Thanks Mantlepiece (shown) featured in Link Love: Get Ready for Thanksgiving. If you love natural-looking decor, consider using an autumn-inspired color palette while creating homemade Thanksgiving crafts. Check out tons of harvest season home decor ideas featuring burnt oranges and light yellows in New Pattern Monday: Thanksgiving Decor. While adding festive accents to your mantlepiece and door will make your house look extra welcoming, don’t forget to add finishing touches to places like your kitchen and bathroom by making a Decorative Fall Towel.

Thanksgiving Table Decor and Centerpieces

We haven’t even talked about the most important place to decorate for Thanksgiving — the dinner table! Not to worry crafters, just check out Simple Thanksgiving Crafts: Table Decor, Turkey Crafts, & More for some of our neatest centerpiece ideas. If you have kids coming Thanksgiving dinner, a silly turkey sewing projects like this Turkey Centerpiece (shown) is sure to make them giggle.

If you’re in doubt that you’ll finish cleaning before you can craft, just check out these 14 Ideas for Thanksgiving Tables for a unique variety of super fast, budget-friendly ideas for decorating your Thanksgiving Table. No one will ever know you added these to your table at the last minute!

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What Thanksgiving crafts do you use to decorate your home?

Turkey Day Crafts the Whole Family Can Enjoy

November 26, 2013 by AllFreeSewing

Your entire family is bound to feel more grateful and get more into the Thanksgiving spirit if your home is filled with the spirit too. There is no better or more enjoyable way for you to make your home scream, “Thanksgiving is here” than a Turkey Day crafting bonanza. From the decorative pumpkins to the placemats, aprons, and gourds, you can craft absolutely everything you’ll need to get your home ready for Thanksgiving.

Holiday Crafts for the Home

Although the main event of Thanksgiving is, of course, food (in addition to giving thanks), your family and guests will be all the more inclined to show their gratitude if your entire house gets them in the mood. These crafts for the home will encourage everyone to feel grateful from the moment they enter your house.

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Turkey Crafts for Turkey Day

Turkey Day naturally requires turkey crafts. The projects below will show you the numerous ways to fill your home with turkeys — both edible and non — and many are also great ways to get your kids crafting too. You can use these turkeys to decorate your table and the interior of your house.

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Crafts to Show Thanks

If you’ll be someone’s guest on Thanksgiving Day, make sure you properly show thanks for the invitation. These crafts are just what you need to make your gratitude known on the day of thanks. You’ll feel good about giving your host these homemade Thanksgiving crafts, and you’ll also have a blast creating them.

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A Unique Spin on Thanksgiving Table Decorations

November 15, 2013 by AllFreeHolidayCrafts

Thanksgiving day can be daunting. There is food to prepare, people to greet, and decorations to make. When you start working on your table decor, why not try something new? Step out of the box this year and leave those typical turkey decorations behind. This year, AllFreeHolidayCrafts will help you save your guests from the same old, tired turkey decor. With leafy table runners, creative place cards, and decorative napkins each place setting will be a work of art. You can also create things like these Give Thanks Jars with recycled jars, or everyone’s favorite: mason jars. They make a great table centerpiece and will complement the rest of your table decor.

Table Runner Patterns

These table runners will make you wish that you had these decorating ideas last year. I can already hear the “oohs” and “aahs” as everyone gathers around your dining room table. These Thanksgiving table runners are a great alternative to your regular table decor because they bring a fall feel. Your home will be warmed by these fun leaf patterns. The “Faux Leather Leaves” table runner is a personal favorite of mine because of the textured look it brings to the table. For more table runner tips check out the Simple Fall Leaf Table Runner and Thanksgiving Word Art Table Runner.

DIY Napkins and Napkin Rings

No table is complete without napkins, and no napkin is complete without a napkin ring. For this Thanksgiving, dress up your usual napkins with these fall crafts. The Burst of Autumn Napkin Rings are a pretty accent to your already decked-out table. I promise that the preserved leaves on these napkin rings will outshine any turkey-themed table decor. Continue decorating with what looks like a designer napkin, the Fall Dinner Napkins and the Decorative Napkin Rings will accent theme perfectly.

Thanksgiving Place Cards

Your table is nearly complete with all of these fall decorations. Now you are merely missing place cards or tags. You can forget the typical holiday decor with these contemporary Pine Cone Flowers. The Pine Cone Flowers serve as a great stand for your place cards. Place them in the center of each person’s plate for a cute fall accent. If you prefer the more traditional, these Custom Chalkboard Place Tags are a great, but still unique, option. The kids will love making these chalkboard tags with you. The fun doesn’t end here. You can also combine your place card with a gift bag. The Thanksgiving Place Card and Favor Bags are an affordable option. I know my guests love this little something extra on the table.

How will you decorate your table this Thanksgiving?

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Sewn & Tasty Thanksgiving Ideas for Kids

November 8, 2013 by AllFreeSewing

Looking for a unique way to celebrate Thanksgiving that doesn’t involve basting the turkey or prepping the cranberry sauce? AllFreeSewing pulled some of our famous kid-friendly projects and paired them with edible counterparts to deliver an awesome side dish to the big meal. Perfect for a November birthday, fall festivity, or as an activity for the children while the adults are preparing the meal, these projects will surely inspire imaginations everywhere come November 28th.

Pumpkin Patterns and Goodies

What better way to celebrate the harvest season than by incorporating one of its icons into your kids’ festivities? After Halloween, you’re probably not ready to carve yet another squash. Skip the hassle and keep your room clean by creating an easy Yo Yo Pumpkin with your little ones. A simple sewing project, this craft teaches you how to make a sewing notion and delivers a finished product children will be proud to show off. Best of all, these Thanksgiving goodies can double as table decorations for both the kid and adults’ tables during the big meal. Once the kids are done sewing their yo yos, reward them with these Chocolate Caramel Pumpkins. The shape alone of these adorable mini squashes is the perfect complement to their fabric equivalent.

Turkey Time!

Although the real turkey is the main attraction during thanksgiving, let the kids feel like they, too, prepared the big bird. We’re wild about the Handprint Turkey Softie that any supervised child can complete. Use fabrics that coincide with your table decor and sneak these plushies along your buffet for added, extra elegance. Once your group of rowdy pilgrims has finished their DIY turkeys, make some quick, stress-free treats as a sweet reward. We’re loving these Cute Chocolate Rice Cereal Turkeys as a mid-afternoon snack!

DIY Cornucopias

Take this opportunity to discuss the symbolism of the cornucopia with your kids. While it sounds like a large task at hand, it’s not difficult to mock up your own DIY horn of plenty. We are head over heels over this Thanksgiving Stuffing template from Spoonful. Get the templates here to create these fabric cornucopias. Afterwards make some magic in the kitchen with these Pumpkin Puff Pastry Cornucopias!

How to Make Corn for Kids

See if your kids will be able to tell the difference between these sewn corn husks and the edible ones. Thanksgiving Harvest Table Toppers are perfectly festive, as well as an easy project for your little ones to make. Afterwards create these A’maize’ing Candy Corn Favors for children to take home after the party.

Looks like you’ll have everything on the menu, though a little less traditionally, with these Thanksgiving crafts. If you want more DIY decorations, be sure to check out the free eBook, Give Thanks: 10 Sewing Ideas for Thanksgiving!

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Thanksgiving Survival Guide: 101 Free Thanksgiving Sewing Projects

October 30, 2013 by AllFreeSewing

November’s national holiday is just around the corner – are you ready? Learn how to make every type of Thanksgiving craft from AllFreeSewing’s 101 Free Thanksgiving Sewing Projects: Complete Holiday Guide. From sewn table-toppers to adorable plushies to festive wearables, you’ll find that all of your bases are covered when you explore these hundred Thanksgiving projects.

Whether you want to create something memorable with the kids or fly solo when making Thanksgiving decorations, you’re sure to find the right project (or projects) for you in this massive collection. In as little as a month, hungry guests will be piling into your home to celebrate all that they’re grateful for. When that doorbell rings you’ll surely be grateful for checking out this complete guide to DIY Thanksgiving crafts.

Here’s what you’ll find when you explore 101 Free Thanksgiving Sewing Projects:

Thanksgiving Table Toppers

Undoubtedly, the turkey is the center of attention when it comes to the table. However, the side-dishes work wonders too when it comes to satisfying your guests. Enhance your table top this year with prize-winning placemats and decorative additions. Extra touches like sewn placemats and napkin rings are not only eye-pleasing, they offer conversation pieces for family members throughout the meal. Dive into these classic designs from both the 30 Thanksgiving Sewing Projects for the Family and 18 DIY Thanksgiving Table Decorations & Thanksgiving Side Dishes.

DIY Home Décor for the Fall

Guests see more than just the dining room table on Thanksgiving. Spread the holiday cheer around your entire household by crafting Thanksgiving pieces that the whole family will love. Infuse a harvest feel into your home by sewing pumpkins and leaves out of gorgeous prints. In 101 Free Thanksgiving Sewing Projects, find a collection of Thanksgiving projects that also provides tutorials on autumnal leaves that can be hung inside your home or outdoors as an initial welcome for family.

Wonderful Wearables for Turkey Day

For the kids (or yourself) what better way to promote Turkey Day than by wearing it proudly for everyone to see? In collections such as 12 Sewing Ideas for Thanksgiving and Fall, you’ll find appliqued tees that kids will adore wearing. Re-size these patterns to fit you and other adults for the Thanksgiving parade, football game, or local Turkey Trot.

There are so many tutorials to choose from in the 101 Free Thanksgiving Sewing Projects. For a collection of full tutorials, you can always save and reference AllFreeSewing’s free eBook, Give Thanks: 10 Sewing Ideas for Thanksgiving.

While you’re preparing for this year’s Thanksgiving, prepare for 2014 as well!

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How are you celebrating Thanksgiving this year?

Turkey Day Tips: Our Top DIY Thanksgiving Decor Ideas

October 28, 2013 by FaveCrafts

The warm smell of roasted sweet corn, carefully pouring through Black Friday ads, and eating that first (and second) slice of pecan pie are the things that make me look forward to Thanksgiving. However, about 2 weeks before my family arrives for Turkey Day, I always get overwhelmed with a holiday dread when I think about my daunting Thanksgiving to-do list.

To make our readers’ Thanksgiving preparation as stress-free as possible, FaveCrafts has compiled a list of our most popular projects for DIY Thanksgiving decorative crafts. Whether you need help finding fast and easy holiday crafts, entertaining young guests, or are looking for recycled decor crafts you’ll find all the decoration ideas that you need to make your Thanksgiving run smoothly.

Thanksgiving Home Decor Crafts

Thanksgiving Table Decor and Centerpieces

We haven’t even talked about the most important place to decorate for Thanksgiving — the dinner table! Not to worry crafters, just check out Simple Thanksgiving Crafts: Table Decor, Turkey Crafts, & More for some of our neatest centerpiece ideas. If you have kids coming to Thanksgiving dinner, a silly turkey sewing project like this Turkey Centerpiece (shown) is sure to make them giggle.

What Thanksgiving crafts do you use to decorate your home?

Find 10 Simple Sewing Projects for Turkey Day in AllFreeSewing eBook

August 25, 2013 by AllFreeSewing

At AllFreeSewing, we know it’s still August. However, when you take the back-to-school scramble and Halloween into account, you’ll find that Thanksgiving is just around the bend. Ladies and gentlemen, we implore you not to panic; there’s still plenty of time to prepare for this year’s Turkey Day. We’re trying to stay well ahead of schedule this year, which is why we’ve released our newest and free eBook, Give Thanks: 10 Sewing Ideas for Thanksgiving. In this free eBook you’ll find a cornucopia (if you will) of Thanksgiving crafts and ideas for your table and general home decor. As the holiday season dawns on us this year, let’s all be on time with lovely, sewn Thanksgiving decorations.

Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids

Let your little ones celebrate this year’s turkey day with Thanksgiving crafts from this free eBook. Easy sewing projects like The Traditional Turkey Handprint are perfect for your kids. They take a classic design that most children are familiar with and add dimension to it. If you want to opt for a sewing project that doesn’t involve any stuffing (after all, you’ll have enough of it on Thanksgiving), you can always choose to make the Last Minute Kids’ Thanksgiving Placemat. Either of these easy sewing projects can be completed well in advance or on Thanksgiving. Choose to make them with a group of young guests as a way of entertaining them before dinner.

Decorating for Thanksgiving for Grownups

For the grownups, there are plenty of placemats and table toppers in this eBook to satisfy their decorative needs. Look out for full table-scape tutorials in Give Thanks: 10 Sewing Ideas for Thanksgiving. These Thanksgiving crafts are evergreen too; projects like the Fall Leaf Table Runner and Napkin Rings can be created for November’s special day and afterwards. You’ll find ample material for decorating for Thanksgiving in this eBook.

You’re the boss this Thanksgiving. Take your time to read, review, and choose the Thanksgiving crafts you want to make this year. The Give Thanks: 10 Sewing Ideas for Thanksgiving free eBook is the perfect collection of sewing projects to refer back to year after year. Download your free copy and see what else you can make for fall by following this link.

Have You Started Thanksgiving Preparations Yet?

65 Thanksgiving Crafts to Prepare For Turkey Day

November 14, 2012 by FaveCrafts

The leaves have fallen, and that turkey is calling! That’s right, Thanksgiving Day is coming, and as always, it’s approaching fast. Now this can only mean one thing for hostesses and crafters alike: it’s time for us to rally! Let’s be honest, it’s very easy to forget all those tiny details that go into hosting Thanksgiving, especially with Halloween and Christmas on your mind. Don’t get lost in the holiday shuffle! From table runners and centerpieces to kid’s crafting projects and activities, there is plenty to prepare for. But don’t worry, there’s no need to get anxious (yet) – AllFreeHolidayCrafts.com has your back! With a collection of Thanksgiving crafts to be grateful for , you’ll be sure to find some holiday crafting inspiration. Let’s be honest, preparation can tend to be pushed off until, let’s say, the weekend before? But this year, be in charge, be in tune and be one with your holiday crafting.

Kids Thanksgiving Crafts

When you’re on kitchen lockdown, making sure your children are occupied is at the top of your, “important things to remember during Thanksgiving” list. It’s hard enough preparing an entire turkey, stuffing, rolls, sweet potatoes, casseroles and all those amazing eats. Add ‘keeping two eyes on the kids’ to that list and you’ve got holiday hostess overload! Give yourself one less responsibility by organizing some Thanksgiving craft ideas the little ones will love, in advance. Keep them busy in the playroom with a few festive activities while you’re busy in the kitchen. It’s your party, so why wouldn’t it be a stress-free Turkey Day?

Thanksgiving Decor Ideas

The crisp cool air and beautiful fall foliage is hard to ignore during those relaxing autumn months. Take advantage of the richest natural color palette of the year while you prepare your Thanksgiving home decor this November. Whip up an easy Thanksgiving centerpiece that will pick up on those rust oranges and deep burgundies that the trees blanket the ground in. Finish off your table with an autumn table runner by Angie Holden from The Country Chic Cottage, that will be sure to add a dollop of holiday spirit to your meal. Go all in with these gorgeous fall decor ideas which bring an extra serving of Thanksgiving thoughtfulness to your party.

Plan ahead this year, and alleviate some of the stress that comes along with planning and making a perfect meal with these Thanksgiving crafts to be grateful for. This list of fun activities for kids and beautiful homemade Thanksgiving decorations will be sure to make your holiday dinner party one to remember!

Have you started your preparations for Thanksgiving Day yet?

Give Thanks! The Ultimate Thanksgiving Crafting Guide

November 2, 2012 by FaveCrafts

Now that we’re beginning to say goodbye to summer, we have to start preparing for all of the big holidays that are coming up in fall. One of the most classic is Thanksgiving, a day that brings together people of all kinds to celebrate each other. Not only will all of these festivities require tons of food, but also creative craft projects to decorate every room. To help out all of you crafters, we’ve compiled our best articles about Thanksgiving crafts, which include tutorials, designs, and decorations that the whole family can enjoy. Look below to find that little special something that will make your Thanksgiving celebration the best yet.

Festive DIY Decorations

Welcome your guest with colorful holiday cheer with these easy-to-make decorations. You’ll find projects that can dress up different rooms in your house using classic colors and images.

Wearable Thanksgiving Projects

The best way to stay warm this holiday season is to make yourself and your loved ones some custom Thanksgiving wearables! You’ll find projects for the chefs, the crafters, and the little ones in your family.

Holiday Projects for the Family

Even if you’re not decorating or cooking, you’ll want to try these Thanksgiving projects. Using multiple crafting techniques, you can learn to create fun holiday crafts that you can share with your family or give to a host or hostess as thanks.

What’s your favorite Thanksgiving dish to eat?

Thanksgiving Home Decor Crafts

Thanksgiving Table Decor and Centerpieces

What Thanksgiving crafts do you use to decorate your home?

Holiday Crafts for the Home

Crafts for Your Thanksgiving Table

Turkey Crafts for Turkey Day

Crafts to Show Thanks

Collections of Thanksgiving Crafts

How do you get your family in the Thanksgiving spirit?

Table Runner Patterns

DIY Napkins and Napkin Rings

Thanksgiving Place Cards

How will you decorate your table this Thanksgiving?

BONUS: Christmas Stamp Rollers Giveaway!

Pumpkin Patterns and Goodies

Turkey Time!

DIY Cornucopias

How to Make Corn for Kids

What’s the best job a kid can do to help prepare for the Thanksgiving meal?

Thanksgiving Table Toppers

DIY Home Décor for the Fall

Wonderful Wearables for Turkey Day

While you’re preparing for this year’s Thanksgiving, prepare for 2014 as well!

How are you celebrating Thanksgiving this year?

Thanksgiving Home Decor Crafts

Thanksgiving Table Decor and Centerpieces

What Thanksgiving crafts do you use to decorate your home?

Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids

Decorating for Thanksgiving for Grownups

Have You Started Thanksgiving Preparations Yet?

Kids Thanksgiving Crafts

Thanksgiving Decor Ideas

Have you started your preparations for Thanksgiving Day yet?

Festive DIY Decorations

Wearable Thanksgiving Projects

Holiday Projects for the Family

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