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A Unique Spin on Thanksgiving Table Decorations

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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.

 

Faux Leather Leaves

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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Find 9 Fabulous Fall Decorating Ideas in New AllFreeHolidayCrafts eBook

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9 Fall Crafts and Fall Decorating IdeasIf fall is your favorite time of year, we have a treat for you! Our latest eBook is dedicated to all things autumn. We can’t think of a better way to transform your home into a harvest haven than with the help of this convenient collection of fall craft ideas. Our latest eBook, 9 Fall Crafts and Fall Decorating Ideas is the perfect way to get ready for the new season and decorate your home accordingly. Full of fun fall ideas, this eBook is the best way to celebrate all of autumn’s transformations. Start decorating your home with these lovely fall décor ideas to prepare for Halloween and Thanksgiving; fall crafts are a great way to decorate for the holidays all season long. The best part is, 9 Fall Crafts and Fall Decorating Ideas is a totally free collection, and it’s printable too! So what are you waiting for? Grab your free copy of 9 Fall Crafts and Fall Decorating Ideas today!

Table Decorations for Fall

When it comes to autumn, table décor is always a necessity. Our fall crafts eBook, 9 Fall Crafts and Fall Decorating Ideas has an entire section dedicated to adding a fresh fall palate to your table. From nature-inspired table runners to cute leaf motif napkin rings, these fall decorating ideas will have your family table ready for the season and all of the festive holidays that it offers.

Home Decor for Fall

When you have finished preparing your family table for the new season and all of it’s holidays, move right along to the rest of the house with some of our handmade home décor ideas. You’ll find an assortment of fall crafts for the home within your free copy of the 9 Fall Crafts and Fall Decorating Ideas free eBook. From pretty harvest candles to simple decorations for the season, you’ll find just what you need to make your home decor count this fall!

Pumpkin Patterns

When you ask yourself what the signature motif of fall is, most people stop immediately at one image; the pumpkin, of course! The pumpkin patterns that we have complied for you in 9 Fall Crafts and Fall Decorating Ideas give you great ways to decorate with artificial and real pumpkins that will last the entire season. Using pretty, glittery paint to dress up mini pumpkins and adding a few personalized touches to a grapevine pumpkin, are just a couple of the options available to you in this collection of fall crafts. These decorating ideas will be sure to leave you with the prettiest and most festive home on the block.

How do you plan to decorate for Fall?

FREE Thanksgiving Dinner and Decorations eBook: Let Me See Your Turkey Trot!

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Thanksgiving is all about celebrating everything we have, from the bounty of the harvest to the support and love of friends and family. Gather everyone you care about this year for a marvelous feast to commemorate this momentous occasion. But don’t stress—FaveCrafts and RecipeLion are here to help. With our latest FREE eBook, you can create the perfect autumnal atmosphere for your Thanksgiving celebration. 24 Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes and Fall Craft Projects will help you host a picture-perfect evening, complete with all of the recipes and decorations you’ll ever need.

From home décor projects to kids’ crafts, this all-inclusive guide is the best tool for a flawless Thanksgiving feast. A list of traditional roast turkey recipes, stuffing recipes, side dishes and desserts precedes the ultimate guide for the holiday crafter. Gifts, centerpieces, wall decorations and more make this an irreplaceable tool for the thankful soul.

Set the table with Colorful Fall Leaves Dinnerware and Pretty Pumpkin Napkin Rings before you complete it with recipes like Brined Wild Turkey and Apple Pie A La Zing. Plus, the kids will love making Candy and Cookie Turkeys and other edible crafts! But be careful; if you use this guide, everyone will beg you to host Thanksgiving every year!

 

Click here to download 24 Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes and Fall Craft Projects eBook!

 

 

 

 

How to Make a Fall Centerpiece

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Fall is here, well not officially, but it’s very close. As I look out the window I see the leaves changing colors and I can’t tell if it makes me happy or sad. I’m sad to see summer go, but I’m happy for the cool crisp air with the colorful leaves and pumpkin spice lattes. I went to my sister in law’s house the other day and she already had her fall harvest decorations up, which made me realize I have some of those too. If you don’t have any yet, there’s no need to buy decorations, but you can make your own. Have fun making a fall centerpiece.

Before we go any farther, learn to love the word faux. Faux materials and items is what is going to make your centerpieces look like the real thing without being too expensive. First you need to decide what kind of centerpiece you are going for. You can make some fun leaves and flowers or you can make some gourds and veggies. Again, you can make any kind of centerpiece you want.

I like baskets, especially for the fall, so I’m going to make a basket centerpiece. Obviously you need a basket, any size you wish. You then need to gather all your fun faux materials like your colorful leaves, pumpkins, pipe cleaners, anything you can get your hands on. Then just have fun with it.

To make the basket look a little more full you can put a styrofoam piece at the bottom and pile everything else on top. Once the veggies and pumpkins are in, you can stuff the pipe cleaners into that bottom styrofoam piece. I would suggest using fall colors like browns, oranges and yellows. I would also take a pen or pencil and wrap the pipe cleaner around it to make it a fun spiral shape. Throw the leaves on top and viola, a beautiful fall centerpiece.

If you want to get really creative with the leaves you can gather some real leaves from your yard and paint them. Take yellow, orange and brown paints and sponge them onto your leaves, wait for them to dry before adding to the centerpiece. If you use real leaves, the centerpiece may not last as long as if you used faux leaves.

Another centerpiece I like is a fun candle. Simply place a candle in the center of a plate and surround it with some faux berries. This will give a look of elegance, you can also put a mirror under the candle instead of a plate to give it a larger look. Red candles and red berries are fun fall colors.

A Few More Centerpieces:

Autumn Harvest Centerpiece
Autumn Votive Centerpiece
Pumpkin and Candle Centerpiece

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