Want to decorate for Thanksgiving but aren’t sure where to start? Check out this list of over 40 DIY Thanksgiving decorations for inspiration. These projects are not only cute (they don’t look homemade), but they’re also budget friendly!
I love decorating for the fall season, Halloween and Christmas; however, Thanksgiving seems to get ignored as far as decorations are concerned. This year I am determined to put up some decorations to help celebrate the holiday.
With this in mind, I turned to fellow bloggers for some DIY inspiration. I found a ton of Thanksgiving crafts for kids but had a bit more difficulty finding adult DIY Thanksgiving decor ideas.
I figured if I had this issue, you probably have as well. This is why I’ve collected the best DIY decorations for Thanksgiving that I found and I’m sharing them with you below.
Whether you host Thanksgiving dinner in your home or you just want to decorate for the holiday you have come to the right place!
Scroll down to get over 40 DIY Thanksgiving decoration ideas that will help you celebrate the holiday. Then I’d love for you to let me know which ones of these are your favorite in the comments!
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Courtney Sanchez
Easy Give Thanks Sign
Learn how to make this simple (and beautiful!) stained Give Thanks sign. Perfect for fall and the Thanksgiving holiday – with a touch of sparkle!
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thehousethatlarsbuilt.com
Turkey Gourds
Use dried flowers, gourds, and gold paint to make these whimsical turkeys. They would look great on a mantel or grouped together as a centerpiece.
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Wine Cork Pumpkins
Make wine cork pumpkins for simple and unique fall decor! These are easy enough for crafters of any level. They'd look great on a side table or mantel.
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Farmhouse Thanksgiving Sign
This blessed and grateful DIY Thanksgiving sign is a perfect compliment to your holiday décor. It’s very EASY to make – great for farmhouse or rustic style!
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sustainmycrafthabit.com
Painted Jars
These chalk painted mason jars would look great on a mantel or as a centerpiece for Thanksgiving dinner. Plus this is probably the easiest of the crafts on the list, AND you can use real or faux flowers.
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DIY Mini Pumpkin Vases
Are you looking for an easy floral decor project that gets you home holiday ready in a jiffy? You can make a pretty pumpkin vase perfect for the Thanksgiving dinner table.
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Thanksgiving Gnomes
Learn how to make gnomes for your Thanksgiving decor with a few simple craft store supplies.
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homewithhollyj.com
Blue and Orange DIY Fall Centerpiece
What I love about this beautiful centerpiece is that it's perfect for fall through the Thanksgiving holiday! The light blue is a little bit of a change up for the holiday, and I appreciate it.
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hip2save.com
Dollar Store Thanksgiving Hat Centerpiece
Easily turn an ordinary flower pot into a cute pilgrim hat by gluing it upside down on top of a large round tray! The result is a CUTE decoration to display on your table at Thanksgiving.
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lessthanperfectlifeofbliss.com
Pumpkin Pie Thanksgiving Garland
I love it when home decor can be made out of simple supplies! This banner is inspired by my favorite dessert of the season: pumpkin pie. It's made from felt and really easy.
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kimspireddiy.com
Rae Dunn Inspired Pumpkins
Turn dollar store mini glass pumpkins into farmhouse Thanksgiving decorations with white paint and a Cricut. If you don't have a cutting machine, you could write these freehand or print and trace.
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eighteen25.com
Pretty Fall Mantel
Keep this mantel decor up all season long! I love the large oval embroidery hoop wreath. You can make some cute yellow ochre pom poms to use as seasonal "flowers."
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designimprovised.com
Thanksgiving Table Runner
If you don't want to use a real table runner because it's going to get messy, this is an attractive option. It costs hardly anything to make! Use paint and a stencil and you'll be ready in minutes.
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Aki Altuna
Chalkboard Breadboard
Use an MDF breadboard to make this unique DIY chalk board. Perfect for writing messages for Thanksgiving and other holidays – or even every day!
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finecraftguild.com
Abundance Seed Balls
Fill a cornucopia with this DIY seed balls and you have a great Thanksgiving centerpiece! Such a simple project with special meaning for the holiday.
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Mini Fall Banners
Fall banners are easy to make out of felt, and perfect for celebrating Thanksgiving! Learn how to make this mini version, easy for all ages.
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wallflowerkitchen.com
DIY Leaf Fairy Lights
As far as I'm concerned, Christmas shouldn't be the only holiday with lights! Use waxed leaves (or faux leaves from the dollar store) and a light strand to create this simple decor.
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simplemadepretty.com
DIY Fall Welcome Mat
Why not start your Thanksgiving decorating on the front porch? Use a stencil and paint to create your own fun doormat.
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www.homeyohmy.com
Greenery Garland
Use wire and greenery (Amy used Myrtle) to create whatever words you'd like and then hang them with string. This could easily be adapted for any occasion.
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uncommondesignsonline.com
Grateful Wall Décor
See how to make framed burlap wall decor using letter stamps. This project can be adapted for any holiday word that has special meaning to you.
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madeinaday.com
Heartwarming DIY Harvest Wheat Bundle
Make this gorgeous DIY harvest wheat bundle for your table this fall or Thanksgiving! You're going to love Kim's secret for what she used as a base.
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lydioutloud.com
Thanksgiving Kitchen Towel
This kitchen towel is perfect for Thanksgiving! Find out how to make this one using a cutting machine. I love this idea for a holiday hostess gift.
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averageinspired.com
Embroidery Hoop Wreath
This 'thankful' embroidery hoop wreath has a built-in pocket where you can add things you are thankful for on craft sticks. Such a fun idea!
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www.hgtv.com
Corn Husk Wreath
This DIY corn husk wreath really makes a statement! I like how simple it is, but you could also add a 'thankful' or 'blessed' sign to the wreath.
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akailochiclife.com
Give Thanks Wall Art
Learn how to make these fun color blocked letters. The fun colors were part of the theme for this Friendsgiving post.
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www.twelveonmain.com
Basket Wreath
Find out how to turn a shallow round basket into a beautiful DIY wreath for Thanksgiving. Don't let the freehand 'thankful' scare you off; you can sketch it before making it permanent.
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www.thecountrychiccottage.net
Centerpiece
Create a beautiful centerpiece for Thanksgiving dinner with this mason jar idea using stickers. I love how you can see through the letters in this jar!
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jaimecostiglio.com
Giant Wishbone
This is a fun alternative to a Thanksgiving wreath on your front door! This was cut from a sheet of mdf and then painted gold.
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sustainmycrafthabit.com
Thankful Houses
Transform leftover wooden fence boards into adorable, decorative scrap wood houses that go with your autumn theme. I love how these homes are stamped with 'thankful thoughts.'
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www.hugedomains.com
Gobble Sign
When Thanksgiving rolls around, it amps up my desire to use reclaimed wood in all my projects! This Gobble sign was made using old wood and acrylic paint.
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Angie Holden
Turkey Wreath
Looking for ideas for Thanksgiving wreaths? Try to make this turkey wreath with bandanas! A quick and easy idea you can make in minutes!
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www.christeneholderhome.com
Gather Sign
This 'gather' sign would look great in your entryway or on your Thanksgiving themed porch! I love that it runs vertically, which is perfect if you have a space that isn't wide you'd like to decorate.
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flamingotoes.com
Embroidery Hoop Art
The question everyone asks on Thanksgiving! 'Is it time for pie?' This embroidery hoop turkey art captures that sentiment, and is so adorable!
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Alexis Middleton
Feather Sign
Turn this natural wood feather into a cute Thanksgiving sign that says 'gather here'. You'll use a cutting machine for this, and a free cut file is provided!
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dreamdesigndiy.com
Thanksgiving Tags
Looking for something other than a wreath for your front door? These oversized wood tags are perfect! Great for homes with storm doors.
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Pumpkin Mason Jar
If you love pumpkins as much as I do, this pumpkin mason jar is a perfect fall idea. This jack o’ lantern is really easy to paint!
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Beckie Farrant
“Be Grateful” Pallet Art
For less than $10 you can make this Thanksgiving pallet art using wood shims, a cutting machine and paint!
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www.girljustdiy.com
Grateful Wall Hanging
Turn a placemat into a wall hanging decoration for Thanksgiving! This one already had the design on it, but you could easily add a design to a plain placemat.
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DIY Fall Canvas Stenciled with Real Leaves
I love unique leaf crafts, and this fall canvas project definitely qualifies! Use spray paint and leaves to make fun, Thanksgiving wall art. This would look great on a mantel or side table.
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Stephanie Paxman
Give Thanks Wood Decor
I love the unfinished wood section of my craft store! This cute mini side was made using items from that department, along with some other simple materials. I can picture these lined up on a holiday tablescape!
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