8 DIY Thanksgiving Table Decor Ideas That Will Impress Your In-Laws

By Tabitha Britt November 1, 2018

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Finding the perfect Thanksgiving table decorations can be time-consuming and pricey. Thankfully, DIY Thanksgiving decoration ideas are both beautiful and affordable. Whether you want something that’s rustic yet chic or prefer a warm and cozy look, you’re going to love these creative Thanksgiving table centerpieces.

While running out and buying new Thanksgiving table decor might sound easier than making your own festive decorations, taking the time to create something doesn’t just save you money — it can also boost your health, according to Mark Frauenfelder, the editor-in-chief of the do-it-yourself magazine Make and author of the craft book Made by Hand: Searching for Meaning in a Throwaway World ($7.99, Amazon).

“When people engage in DIY activities like knitting, their heart rate and blood pressure go down,” Frauenfelder told The Huffington Post. “We are tool-using animals and our bodies feel better when we’ve got tools in our hands.”

Take a look at these crafty Thanksgiving table decorating ideas and create something that will make your heart (and your wallet) thankful this year!

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Rustic Thanksgiving Decor

Life Is a Party
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Rustic Thanksgiving Table Settings If you're lucky enough to celebrate Thanksgiving outside, then you should definitely take a few pointers from Dannyelle Nicolle-Ramjist, the creative mind behind Life Is a Party. She's created a rustic yet eclectic Thanksgiving tablescape using wild flowers arranged in tarnished silver julep cups, along with white pumpkins and some vintage cutlery. Get the full instructions for this look at Life Is a Party. Get the necessary materials: White pumpkins ($11.99, Amazon); vintage cutlery ($23.99, Amazon)
Simple and Elegant Thanksgiving Table Decorations

Woman in Real Life
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Elegant Thanksgiving Tablescapes This simple tablescape by Joann MacDonald, the real woman behind Woman in Real Life, combines bright blue, gold, and silver for a cheery and contemporary look. We love how the vintage pieces (the brass candle holders, silver-plated cutlery, and crystal serving dishes) mesh with the more contemporary pieces (like the splatterwear plates). Get the full instructions for this look at Woman in Real Life. Get the necessary materials: Splatterware dinner plates ($6.20, Amazon); gold leaf spray ($16.99, Amazon)
Easy Thanksgiving Place Setting Idea

Christina Williams
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Easy Thanksgiving Table Settings These quick-and-easy painted leaf place settings created by Christina Williams, the crafty owner behind the Christina Williams Blog, are so simple to make and beautiful to look at. All you need is a little bit of metallic paint and a handful of leaves, and presto! Get the full instructions for this look at Christina Williams. Get the necessary materials: Martha Stewart multi-surface metallic acrylic craft paint ($8.82, Amazon)
Mix and Match Thanksgiving Dinnerware

Apartment 34
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Mix-and-Match Thanksgiving Dinnerware Who cares if you don't have fine China. According to Erin Hiemstra, the style-savvy blogger behind Apartment 34, mixing it up is the best way to go this Thanksgiving. Not only did she use two different dinner plates, she also added in three different salad plates, two types of glasses, two different sets of cloth napkins, and two different chair finishes to create this stunning tablescape. Get the full instructions for this look at Apartment 34. Get the necessary materials: White pillar candles ($11.99, Amazon.com); purple cloth napkins ($11.99, Amazon)
DIY Thanksgiving Centerpiece

Living with Landyn
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Simple Thanksgiving Table Settings Hold on to those little orange pumpkins you had on display for Halloween and spruce them up for a white-and-gold Thanksgiving table centerpiece. All you'll need for this DIY project by Landyn Hutchinson, the style guru behind Living with Landyn, is a little bit of gold metallic paint, white spray paint, an old toothbrush, a few rubber bands, and a little bit of patience. Get the full instructions for this look at Living with Landyn. Get the necessary materials: White matte spray paint ($11, Amazon.com)
Casual Thanksgiving Table Setting

House of Harper
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Casual Thanksgiving Table Setting This casual and understated tablescape by Caroline Harper Knapp, the visionary behind House of Harper, is perfect for a quaint family get-together. We love how the traditional fall color scheme pairs with the cute pumpkin name holders. Looking for Thanksgiving table runner ideas? This kraft paper runner also adds a nice personal touch! Get the full instructions for this look at House of Harper. Get the necessary materials: Kraft paper ($12.97, Amazon); gold wine goblets ($21.21, Amazon)
Rustic Wood Thanksgiving Table Runner

Blooming Homestead
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Wood Thanksgiving Table Runner This DIY rustic wood table runner by Marie Chorak, the crafty author behind Blooming Homestead, is not only easy, but affordable too. In fact, Chorak made her table runner for less than $8. All you need is a tape measure, a sturdy piece of wood, and a little bit of stain and polyurethane to finish it off. Get the full instructions for this look at Blooming Homestead. Get the necessary materials: Wood finish penetrating stain ($7.99, Amazon)
Thanksgiving Place Card Holders

Tauni Everett
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Pumpkin Table Number Holders These brightly colored glitter-dipped pumpkins by Tauni Everett, the creative blogger behind Tauni + Co., are perfect Thanksgiving place number or name card holders. Add a little sparkle to your Thanksgiving table with these DIY place card pumpkins. Get the full instructions for this look at Tauni + Co. Get the necessary materials: Glitter ($6, Amazon); adhesive spray ($7.94, Amazon)