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So you have your Thanksgiving menu set, huh? You've picked out your turkey recipe. The sides have been picked and assigned to willing attendees. The pie spread has been painstakingly settled on. But, BUT! You're not done. You've got decorations to make. (Don't worry, this will be fun.)
Even if you're not a seasoned crafter, there are a bunch of simple ways to add a little extra something to your decor that feels so much more personal because you made it yourself. From pumpkin menus to leaf name plates, here are some of the best—and easiest—crafts you can make to liven up your home this November.
Thanksgiving Garland
Every 21st century Thanksgiving dinner needs a proper photo opp, and this sparkly garland from A Beautiful Mess would look great as the backdrop for any picture. You can easily make it with card stock, a string, and a stapler—but don't forget the glitter to really make it pop.
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Marigold Garland
Marigolds bloom into the fall, which is why Alicia at Cheetah is the New Black blog used them for this bright and festive garland. Simply stitch together some flowers with a needle and thread, then lay or hang the finished product wherever you please.
BUY NOW Sewing kit, $4.29
Seasonal Door Swag
Save your wreaths for for the winter holidays; this smaller, seasonal door hanging is ideal for Thanksgiving. Try using dried flowers or other greens you can find in your yard and tying them together with floral tape or twine.
BUY NOW Dried florals, $11.99
Log Centerpiece
Make your dinner spread look like a woodland fairytale with this log centerpiece. Designer Jenna Burger used a tree she was going to get rid of from her yard and drilled small holes for votives. Another plus? The whole process only takes about five minutes.
BUY NOW Mini LED votive candles, $7.49
Pumpkin Menu
Your guests will know exactly what to expect from your food spread with this pumpkin menu. You can challenge yourself by hand painting your courses or follow The Merrythought's lead and use vinyl lettering.
BUY NOW Craft pumpkin, $14.99
Yarn Pumpkins
Yarn pumpkins add an abstract look to otherwise basic decor, and this craft is so simple you can get the kids in your family involved. You'll use colorful yarn dipped in liquid glue, then form them into a sphere shape by placing them around something round to dry—One Little Project used balloons.
BUY NOW Orange yarn, $3.49
Pumpkin Pie Name Cards
If you have a big group gathering, these pumpkin pie name cards will let them know exactly where to sit...and will get them ready for dessert. All it takes is construction paper, glue, and cotton balls, according to A Beautiful Mess.
BUY NOW Cotton pom pom, $0.35
Turkey Cheese Ball
Every single part of this turkey cheese ball is edible, so consider the appetizer a shoe-in for this year's spread.
Get the recipe from Delish.
Thankful Journal
Let's not forget what the day is all about! Express your gratitude for all that's happened since last Thanksgiving with this Thankful Journal. A Beautiful Mess printed out photos before hand, taped them across the pages, and wrote a few sentences per page about why she's thankful. So sweet!
BUY NOW Scrapbook tape, $5.99
Paper Pumpkins
The kids can be put to work with these paper pumpkins that can make a fun decoration around the house. You can even use real sticks from outside, like DIY Inspired, to give them a special touch.
BUY NOW Twine, $5.99
This Etsy shop has all things beads, and you can use this corn pin as an accessory to wear or as a napkin ring on your table.
Mason Jar Pumpkins
What better way to send your guests home with leftovers than these mason jar pumpkins? All they take is some paint and whatever other decorations you want to add. The Soccer Mom Blog used corks and acorns to mimic a pumpkin stem on the lid.
BUY NOW 6-count mason jar pack, $5.99
Clothespin Place Card Holder
For a classier vibe, these simple clothespin place card holders from Centsational Style's "Three Easy Fall Crafts + Link Party" blog post are a winner. Gold spray paint, faux berries, and some paper will do the trick.
BUY NOW Clothespins, $2.99
Gobbling Turkey Craft
Keep the kids table entertained with this gobbling turkey craft by Meaningful Mama. With a small wet dish sponge attached to a string, the sound it makes as it's pulled mimics that of a turkey.
BUY NOW Feathers, $2.19
Scarecrow Cupcakes
Land O' Lakes showed how to make these scarecrow cupcakes on their site and suggest stocking up cupcake mix, jelly beans, chocolate chips, pretzels, graham sticks, and a little imagination.
BUY NOW Cupcake baking liners, $7.44
Gold-Dipped Leaf Name Card
These name cards are a simple way to put that fall foliage in your yard to use and add a natural element to your place settings. You can show off your calligraphy skills if you have them and use any metallic accent color you want, Jacquelyn Clark of Lark & Linen says. Helpful tip: Flatten your leaves between books to make them take shape and draw out moisture.
BUY NOW Gold paint, $4.99
Candy Pretzel Turkey Bites
Follow Suburban Simplicity's lead and make a bite-sized snack that looks just like a turkey. The finished product is basically an extravagant chocolate-covered pretzel—the head is a Rolo and the beak is an M&M!
BUY NOW Snyder's pretzels, $7.44
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