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19 Creative Thanksgiving Decorations You’ll Wish You’d Thought Of First

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May 2, 2023 By Riley E. Carlson 5 Comments

Check out these nifty ideas for Thanksgiving decorations and find out how you can have a gorgeous decor for Thanksgiving without the outrageous expense!

RELATED: 20 Thanksgiving Table Settings And Decor Ideas To WOW Your Guests

In this article:

  1. DIY Fall Leaves Garland
  2. Burlap Wreath
  3. Log Centerpiece
  4. Homemade Gourd Votive Candles
  5. Thanksgiving Napkin Ring
  6. Pine Cone Place Card
  7. DIY Magnolia Thanksgiving Pumpkins
  8. Thanksgiving Outdoor Pine Cone Decor
  9. Bowl Candle Holder With Pine Cones
  10. Fall Entry Table Thanksgiving Decorations
  11. Thanksgiving Living Room Decor
  12. Apple Votives Thanksgiving Decor
  13. Thanksgiving Lamppost Decor
  14. Hurricane Vase Candle Holder
  15. Birch Bark Candles
  16. Wine Cork Turkey Name Cards
  17. Fall Leaf Garland
  18. Thanksgiving Table Centerpiece
  19. Thanksgiving Mantel Decoration

Fancy Yet Easy Thanksgiving Decorations to Make at Home

1. DIY Fall Leaves Garland

DIY Fall Leaves Garland | Creative Thanksgiving Decorations You'll Wish You'd Thought Of First
DIY Fall Leaves Garland Photo by House Of Jade

What easier and inexpensive way to decorate for the holiday than with materials available in abundance around you. Take this fallen leaves garland as your inspiration and use your imagination to make them decor-worthy.

2. Burlap Wreath

Burlap Wreath | Creative Thanksgiving Decorations You'll Wish You'd Thought Of First
Burlap Wreath Photo by Duke Manor Farm

Orange and copper complement other colors perfectly in this easy fall burlap wreath—a material available around the homestead. You can also get more fall wreath ideas here for your traditional Thanksgiving decorations.

3. Log Centerpiece

Log Centerpiece | Creative Thanksgiving Decorations You'll Wish You'd Thought Of First
5 Minute Autumn Centerpiece Photo by Jenna Burger Design

Looking for beautiful Thanksgiving table centerpieces? Any true homesteader knows nature provides everything you need for one.

For this DIY centerpiece, all you have to do is find a good log piece to work with and you’re as good as done.

4. Homemade Gourd Votive Candles

Homemade Gourd Votive Candles | Creative Thanksgiving Decorations You'll Wish You'd Thought Of First
Homemade Gourd Votive Candles Photo by EEP

This is why homesteaders grow a pumpkin patch. Not only do they provide good food for the season, but they also make great decor for the holidays, like these gourd votive candles.

5. Thanksgiving Napkin Ring

Thanksgiving Napkin Ring | Creative Thanksgiving Decorations You'll Wish You'd Thought Of First
Thanksgiving Napkin Rings Photo by On Sutton Place

Make your Thanksgiving guests feel special with this table napkin ring with a rosemary sprig for a welcoming aroma. Include a Thank You card and, if you can, the name of your guest to make them even more heartfelt.

6. Pine Cone Place Card

Pine Cone Place Card | Creative Thanksgiving Decorations You'll Wish You'd Thought Of First
Pine Cone Place Card by Boulder Locavore

Pine cones aren’t only available for Christmas. They’re in abundance around the fall season and you should grab this opportunity since they make great decor accessories like this Thanksgiving table setting name card.

7. DIY Magnolia Thanksgiving Pumpkins

DIY Magnolia Thanksgiving Pumpkins | Creative Thanksgiving Decorations You'll Wish You'd Thought Of First
DIY Magnolia Pumpkin Photo by Lolly Jane

If you’re somewhere magnolias are aplenty, get your inspiration for a Thanksgiving decor with this DIY pumpkin magnolia. It’s super easy to assemble and you can add some personal touches to your own creation.

8. Thanksgiving Outdoor Pine Cone Decor

Thanksgiving Outdoor Pine Cone Decor | Creative Thanksgiving Decorations You'll Wish You'd Thought Of First
Thanksgiving Outdoor Pine Cone Decor Photo by The New Wittys

See what I mean about pine cones? Forage for pine cones and acorns for decor purposes. Instead of a wreath, you can make this pinecone hanging decor on your door for a change.

9. Bowl Candle Holder With Pine Cones

Bowl Candle Holder With Pine Cones | Creative Thanksgiving Decorations You'll Wish You'd Thought Of First
Bowl Candle Holder With Pine Cones Photo by The Frugal Homemaker

You’ve never come across a Thanksgiving centerpiece as easy as this candle in a bowl. Prepare a bowl, set coasters at the bottom to hold the candle, then fill with pine cones and fall leaves around.

It’s as easy as one, two, three—you can make more for your table.

10. Fall Entry Table Thanksgiving Decorations

Fall Entry Table Thanksgiving Decorations | Creative Thanksgiving Decorations You'll Wish You'd Thought Of First
Fall Entry Table Photo by A Cowboy’s Life

Greet your guests warmly with a neatly yet whimsically decorated entryway table. The versatile design and neutral colors in this fall decor are great to keep until Christmas with only a few more things to add.

RELATED: Thanksgiving Table Ideas | This Is Everything You Need For A Perfect Thanksgiving Day

11. Thanksgiving Living Room Decor

Thanksgiving Living Room Decor | Creative Thanksgiving Decorations You'll Wish You'd Thought Of First
Thanksgiving Living Room Decor Photo by The Frugal Homemaker

Make your guests feel welcome with a warmly and naturally decorated living room. Include seasonal elements around your homestead for your indoor decors like pumpkins, fall leaves, pine cones, and mums.

12. Apple Votives Thanksgiving Decor

Apple Votives Thanksgiving Decor | Creative Thanksgiving Decorations You'll Wish You'd Thought Of First
Apple Votives Thanksgiving Decor Photo by EAB Designs

Make easy, beautiful candle holders by hulling out extra apples this fall. I just love the combination of moss and fall leaves in this project. It truly creates a homey and rustic vibe.

13. Thanksgiving Lamppost Decor

Thanksgiving Lamppost Decor | Creative Thanksgiving Decorations You'll Wish You'd Thought Of First
Thanksgiving Lamppost Decor Photo by My Amazeing Adventure

Dress up your front yard with some natural, fall-inspired beauty. Why waste perfectly good corn stalks when you can transform them into this lovely lamp post and mailbox?

14. Hurricane Vase Candle Holder

Hurricane Vase Candle Holder | Creative Thanksgiving Decorations You'll Wish You'd Thought Of First
Hurricane Vase Candle Holder Photo by Passionate Penny Pincher

I love how the corn kernels in the hurricane vase make this candle perfect for Thanksgiving decorations. It symbolizes a bountiful harvest—a reason to be thankful.

15. Birch Bark Candles

Birch Bark Candles | Creative Thanksgiving Decorations You'll Wish You'd Thought Of First
Birch Bark Candles Photo by Sand And Sisal

Wrap up your white candles in birch bark for a rustic, sophisticated look–so simple, it’s ingenious! Set it on a tabletop, mantel, or even your Thanksgiving table centerpiece.

16. Wine Cork Turkey Name Cards

Wine Cork Turkey Name Cards | Creative Thanksgiving Decorations You'll Wish You'd Thought Of First
Wine Cork Turkey Name Cards by Almost Makes Perfect

Use leftover wine corks as a creative way to mark your guests’ places at the table this Thanksgiving. I can’t think of a better way to remind them it’s Thanksgiving than with a cute turkey-inspired craft.

17. Fall Leaf Garland

Fall Leaf Garland | Creative Thanksgiving Decorations You'll Wish You'd Thought Of First
Fall Leaf Garland Photo by RM House Of Noise

Instead of raking your leaves into garbage bags or your compost, try stringing up all the beautiful colors of fall on your mantle. You’ll just need some twine and a really big needle.

18. Thanksgiving Table Centerpiece

Thanksgiving Table Centerpiece | Creative Thanksgiving Decorations You'll Wish You'd Thought Of First
Thanksgiving Table Centerpiece Photo by What’s Ur Home Story

Put all the elements of the season in a box for your Thanksgiving centerpieces. Candles for warmth, pumpkins for the bountiful harvest, flowers or foliage for beauty, and pine cones for charm.

19. Thanksgiving Mantel Decoration

Thanksgiving Mantel Decoration | Creative Thanksgiving Decorations You'll Wish You'd Thought Of First
Thanksgiving Mantel Decoration Photo by Adventures In Decorating

Simple yet heartwarming Thanksgiving home decorations are hard to pull off, but with the essence of the holiday highlighted, a simple decor becomes unforgettable. Express gratitude with style with the words as the focal point in your decor.

Watch this video from Living to DIY with Rachel Metz for simple Thanksgiving table decorations:

Now you won’t have to stress over your Thanksgiving decorations with these smart ideas you can do with little to no expense. All you need is in your homestead, plus your creative imagination, to create an impressive yet inexpensive easy Thanksgiving decoration this year!

What do you think of these ideas for Thanksgiving decorations? Which one are you going to try? Let us know in the comments section below!

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Editor’s Note: This post was originally published on November 14, 2016, and has been updated for quality and relevancy.

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Comments

  1. Laurie Cooper says

    November 18, 2014 at 5:10 PM

    I absolutely love the butcher block paper idea for the kids table! I plan on doing that for my grandkids!

    Reply

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