Thanksgiving is one of the most important holidays, since it's a day that we get together with our families to say thanks for all the good things we have in our lives. Oh, and to eat delicious food, of course!
And for this festivity, we can't just leave the house undecorated. To avoid blowing our budgets on decor alone, today I’m sharing some beautiful DIY Thanksgiving decor ideas that you can easily make yourself!
Pine Cone Wreath
What you’ll need:
- 16-inch wreath mold
- burlap ribbon
- 40 pine cones
- acrylic paint (orange, yellow, beige and white)
- mod podge
- 18-inch length of floral
- glitter
How to make:
Step 1. Wrap the garland with burlap ribbon and make a loop to use for hanging.
Step 2. Paint the tips of the pine cones with white paint to serve as base, and after it dries, paint with the colors listed. You can also go for another color palette if you prefer!
Step 3. Brush the ends of 10 pine cones with Matte Mod Podge and sprinkle with copper and gold glitter.
Step 4. Once dry, wrap the piece of floral wire around the base of each pine cone and twist around the garland to secure in place, overlapping as you go.
Remember:
Do this craft outside or cover the floor with newspaper or plastic to avoid dripping paint on your flooring! This is one of those Thanksgiving decorations that you easily invite the kids to help.
Button Napkin Ring
What you’ll need:
- white thread
- a button in your favorite color
- cloth napkin
How to Make:
Step 1. Pass the thread under one of the holes on the button, then go over another hole diagonally, making an X pattern, and tie a knot.
Step 2. Wrap the ends of the thread around the napkin and make a knot that’s easy to untie, so that guests can easily unwrap and use the napkin.
Painted Pumpkins
What you’ll need:
- Small pumpkins
- Craft-grade Sealer (optional)
- Acrylic paint in different colors
How to make:
Step 1. Apply the sealer and let it dry, so the paint adheres better to the pumpkin’s surface
Step 2. Paint the whole pumpkin with a solid color and let it dry
Step 3. Draw or write something cool(optional)
Remember:
The kids can help you with this project! You can place a few of these on your porch, on your mantle, and even use them as your centerpiece for Thanksgiving dinner.
Apple Candle Holders
What you’ll need:
- Knife
- Apple
- Candle
How to make:
Step 1. Cut off the top part of the apple.
Step 2. Make a circle with the same width of the candle, forming a hole to fit the candle.
Step 3. Fit the candle to the apple and place it in the desired place, light the candle whenever you want.
This is one of those DIY Thanksgiving ideas that you can also use as a centerpiece! Simply gather a few of these and pair them with some gourds and flowers.
Colorful Walnut Garland
What you’ll need:
- walnuts
- white thread
- acrylic or spray paint of different colors
- something to pierce the nuts
- hot glue
How to make:
Step 1. Pierce the walnuts from top to bottom with warm, wide needles.
Step 2. Paint the walnuts white to create a neutral background and then paint them with different colors .
Step 3. Thread the inside of all walnuts.
Step 4. Tie the ends of the thread and place the garland on the mantel or any other place you want!
Tip:
If you’re having a hard time piercing the walnuts, you can also try adding small screw-eye bolts to their top to make it easier to hang.
Since the holiday happens during the fall, we've focused a bit on this season's colors to create this list of Thanksgiving decor ideas. They are quite easy and quick to make, decorating your home in a unique way.
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