Celebrate the season’s bounty on a budget with these cheap and easy DIY Thanksgiving decorations.
These DIY fall decor ideas can be crafted at home using simple, budget-friendly materials so that you can bring the cozy warmth of autumn into your home without splurging on expensive store-bought decorations. From fall mantel decor ideas to Thanksgiving table decor, there are plenty of cheap and easy Thanksgiving crafts for every corner of your home.
Whether you’re looking to add a splash of autumn hues to your living room with fall garlands or dazzle your dinner guests with beautiful handmade Thanksgiving centerpieces, there are plenty of decorating ideas for inspiration. You will find DIY Thanksgiving wreaths, free Thanksgiving printables, table settings, and much more.
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Thanksgiving Wreath Ideas
Give Thanks Wreath from Make It Love It
Indian Corn Wreath from Stone Gable
Corn Husk Wreath from Design Improvised
Fall Wheat Wreath from On Sutton Place
Burlap Turkey Wreath from Round and Round
Turkey Tulle Wreath from Busy Creating Memories
Clothespin Wreath from Chica and Jo
DIY Turkey Wreath from Mom Dot
Give Thanks Wreath Banner from Paper Source
DIY Thanksgiving Centerpieces
Rustic Turkey Centerpiece from Made in a Day
Dollar Store Pilgrim Hat from Hip 2 Save
Bottle Centerpiece from Choose to Thrive
Pumpkin Candle Holders from Delightful Creations
Pumpkin and Candle Centerpiece from Sophia’s
Log Candle Table Decorations from Jenna Burger Designs
Mini Pumpkins Vase from Ten June
Gold Pumpkin Pail Centerpiece from Hip2Save
Gold Table Decorations from Pumpkin and a Princess
Copper Pumpkin Centerpiece from Up to Date Interiors
Pinecone Centerpiece from May Days
Wheat and Cranberry Vase from Mandi Being Crafty
Bittersweet Berry Vine Pumpkins from Karin Lidbeck
Magnolia Pumpkin from Lolly Jane
Acorns & Mums in Vases (source unknown)
Mini Pumpkins on Candlesticks from BHG.com
Hollowed Out Gourd Candlesticks from Country Living
Fall Leaf Vase (source unknown)
Thanksgiving Vase from At the Picket Fence
Give Thanks Bottles (source unknown)
acrylic paints + letter stencils + wine bottles + raffia
Pumpkin and Fall Berry Tray Centerpiece (source unknown)
Foam Pumpkins and Gourds (Dollar Tree) + Fall Berries (Dollar Tree) + Maple Leaf Pack (Dollar Tree) + Candle Tray
Pumpkin Vase Centerpiece from A Pumpkin and a Princess
Thankful Pumpkin Centerpiece (source unknown)
white craft pumpkin + black Sharpie
French Farmhouse Wheat Pitcher from Shabby Fufu
Dollar Tree Candle Decorations from Passionate Penny Pincher
White Pumpkins and Pine Cones from Shanty 2 Chic
Glittered Pumpkin Centerpiece from Infarrantly Creative
DIY Thanksgiving Table Decorations
Maple Leaf Napkin (source unknown)
raffia + napkin + maple leaf
Hanging Leaves Garland (source unknown)
fishing line + faux fall leaves
Pumpkin Pie Garland from Martha Stewart
Free Printable Thankful Banner from Honey and Lime
Maple Leaf Place Card from Cup Half Full
Gold Dipped Holiday Glasses from Momtastic
Burlap Napkin Rings from Burlap Kitchen
Printable Give Thanks Utensil Holders from Craftaholics Anonymous
Give Thanks Place Cards from Fantubulosity
Pumpkin Leaves Free Printable from Ella Claire Inspired
Rosemary Wreath Place Card from Spoon for Bacon
Holiday Table Decorations from Yummy Mummy Kitchen
Maple Leaf and Burlap Place Card from Typically Simple
Raffia Wrapped Fall Colored Napkins (source unknown)
Printable Napkins from Squirrelly Minds
Thankful Pine Cone Decorations from Improvement’s Catalog
Pumpkin Placeholders from Oh My Creative
DIY Pumpkin Stamped Napkin from Inspired by Charm
Natural Napkins from BHG.com
Burlap Tablecloth from Wedding Chicks
Burlap Utensil Holder (source unknown)
Give Thanks Table Runner from House of Harper
Other DIY Thanksgiving Decorations
Thankful Mason Jar from The Country Chic Cottage
Free Thanksgiving SVG Files from Prudent Penny Pincher
Sage and Twine Wrapped Candles from Lemon Tree Dwelling
Give Thanks Mantel from A Diamond in the Stuff
Fall Leaves Banner from Sondra Lyn at Home
Give Thanks Table Decorations from Tom Kat Studio
Be Thankful Banner from A Thoughtful Place
Pinecone Garland from Redeem Your Ground
Thankful Sign and Banner from Find it Make it Love it
Give Thanks Printable from Shanty 2 Chic
Gratitude Board from BHG.com
The Thankful Tree from Simply Vintage Girl
Abundance Seed Balls from Fine Craft Guild
Be Thankful Wood Sign from I Heart Nap Time
DIY Thanksgiving Decorations FAQs
You can decorate for Thanksgiving on a budget without compromising on style or festivity. Here are some budget-friendly decorating tips:
Use Natural Elements: Nature provides a cornucopia of free materials such as fall leaves, acorns, pinecones, and twigs. These can be used in a variety of Thanksgiving crafts, such as centerpieces to garlands.
Repurpose and Upcycle: Before buying new items, see what you already have at home that can be repurposed. Old jars can become candle holders. Basic wicker baskets can be filled with items from nature such as pinecones, fall leaves, and mini pumpkins and used as centerpieces or table decorations. Scrap fabric such as burlap can be turned into wreaths, table runners, or napkins.
Printables: Download some free Thanksgiving printables here. They can be used for framed art, place cards, banners, and labels.
Utilize Dollar Store Items: Make some beautiful Dollar Tree Thanksgiving decorations with dollar store supplies and some basic crafting materials that you probably have on hand.
And remember, sometimes, less is more. A minimalist approach to your decorating can give your home simple elegance and be more cost-effective.
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