paper tealight holder
Snow day blog
This activity requires a steady hand, but it's much easier than it looks. These intricate tealight holders are actually cut out from red and orange paper. Add flowers to enhance the look and display them as part of your dinner table centerpiece. Download this pattern digitally and it's super easy to make.
Get and download the tutorial from Snow Day Blog.
felt pumpkin
yellow birdhouse
Complement the real pumpkins you have at home with this adorable felt pumpkin. The Yellow Birdhouse free download comes with a template that has everything you need to create it.
Get the tutorial at The Yellow Birdhouse.
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leaf string art
Jen Gallacher
This string art maple leaf is the perfect craft to gift to a friend. Complete your leaf while relaxing with a glass of delicious wine before or after your meal.
Get the tutorial from Jen Gallacher.
buy orange thread
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mosaic pumpkin
Infant approved
You might think this craft would be difficult because there are so many small parts, but it's designed to be easy, safe, and fun for young children. You can also pre-purchase tiles to save yourself the hassle of cutting magazines and plastic pots. They'll smile with pride when these line up on their fridge.
Get tutorials from Toddler Approved.
Purchase a mosaic work
wooden turkey decorations
craft patches
However, if you like traditional turkey decorations, consider this DIY tutorial from The Craft Patch. In this DIY tutorial, you'll use slices of wood to create cute little turkeys that you can spread on your mantel. Kids will love customizing this cheap and easy craft using small pieces of washi tape, googly eyes, and card stock.
Get tutorials at The Craft Patch.
buy wood slices
thanksgiving embroidery loop
polka dot chair
The most resourceful of the group can capture the moment with cute embroidery patterns. When they are finished, you are left with an adorable fall scene. We love this as a gift for a friend.
Get the tutorial at The Polka Dotchair.
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copper wreath
Courtesy of Leah Griffiths
Wreaths are a classic Thanksgiving decoration, but you can make them stand out from the rest by making them with copper leaves. It looks very complicated and beautiful, but I promise it's easy to do.
Get the tutorial with Lia Griffith.
crochet pumpkin
flax and twine
The best part about this DIY is that once you learn how to do it, you can easily create different colors and variations. This may take a little more skill than the other ideas on this list, but you'll end up with a decoration you can take out every year (or even make and sell if you're feeling ambitious) . If you and your friends have recently gotten into crochet, imagine the look on everyone's faces when you bring out one of these kits.
Buy a crochet pumpkin kit
A treasure trove of origami
The house built by Lars/Studio DIY
Swap out your staid store-bought cornucopia for vibrant origami made by your family. This is a time-consuming craft, but if you have a lot of loved ones, you can complete it quickly.
Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.
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homemade potpourri souvenirs
beautiful mess
Preparing for your Thanksgiving feast already fills your home with wonderful scents, but it's easy to bring home something for your guests that smells just as wonderful (apart from leftovers, of course). DIY potpourri is surprisingly easy. However, be careful not to use fresh ones.
Get the tutorial at A Beautiful Mess.
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tabletop gratitude tree
jane merritt
What better way to end a feast than by reading out loud what everyone is grateful for? No matter how you choose to share your guests' messages, the best part of this craft is simply watching the leaves fill the tree. The House That Lars Built suggests adding little favors to branches, but feel free to leave them out and just add paper leaves to bare branches found outdoors and placed in a vase. .
Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.
needle felt turkey
Etsy/BearCreek Felt
Give the gift of luxury friendship with this adorable needle felt turkey that you and your guests can make. Your small herd may not be perfect, but with this beginner's kit you can get closer to it. See for yourself the photos in the review. Everything looks great. Plus, needle felting is so much fun. Maybe you want to get together again and make Christmas decorations.
Purchase a BearCreek Felt Kit
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felt pumpkin earrings
laura radnicki
The only thing better than wearing jewelry is wearing jewelry that you have made yourself. These adorable pumpkin earrings made of felt are the perfect gift for friends to make for a group or as a quick party favor before your guests arrive.
Get the tutorial from Laura Radniecki.
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wooden stained glass leaves
Etsy/SweetLoveAdornments
This kit includes everything you need to make stained glass leaves, from several paintbrushes to wood glue. There's a reason people love simple, thoughtless crafts so much, and these colorful leaves scratch that itch. It's an easy task that anyone of any age can do, and the leaves are also very beautiful.
Purchase SweetLove Ornaments Kit
pumpkin pie place cards
beautiful mess
Sure, this craft is fun for adults too, but if many of your guests are kids, keep them busy while the adults prepare the meal with this place card craft. All the ingredients can be easily set up and ready on the children's table for them to study.
Get the tutorial at A Beautiful Mess.
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acorn peg doll
laura radnicki
Use fall natural resources outdoors to make small acorn decorations for the holidays. It's very easy to customize and create. Just find a large oak tree and collect acorns, and you'll soon have enough ornaments to fill the entire tree.
Get the tutorial from Laura Radniecki.
birch tealight holder
beautiful mess
If you have a drill and gathered all the materials, this DIY should be relatively easy. Birch trees are most beautiful with their unique white bark, and lining the tree with flickering tea candles makes for a very elegant decoration.
Get the tutorial at A Beautiful Mess.
buy birch wood slices
yarn tassel garland
laura radnicki
This garland is a great evergreen craft for any season, just by changing the color of the threads. For something Thanksgiving-centric, choose yarn in shades of orange, green, yellow, and red. However, it can be a lot of fun to create a different color scheme each time for each holiday.
Get the tutorial from Laura Radniecki.
buy wooden craft beads
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rainbow paper pumpkin
jane merritt
We love traditional Thanksgiving menus, but it's no lie when we say the dishes tend to lack color. Brighten up your beige tablescape by using rainbow-colored paper pumpkins as a table runner. The long list of materials you'll need can be a little intimidating, but we promise this craft is super easy.
Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.
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felt ginkgo leaf wreath
Courtesy of Leah Griffiths
If copper isn't your thing, or you want a softer look that you can show off year after year, make a wreath made from felt leaves. In this case, specifically ginkgo leaves. The fact that it is not traditional makes it even more striking.
Get the tutorial with Lia Griffith.
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