12 DIY Thanksgiving Table Centerpieces & Decorations for Adults

We don't want your imagination to be stifled so this year use that creativity and crafting know-how to make an inviting, unique fall scene with one of these easy DIY projects for Thanksgiving. Of course the dining room table should be considered the crown jewel of your home. That's why we've put together easy and simple DIY Thanksgiving table centerpiece and decoration ideas for adults. Whether you're looking for a fun way to color gourds, a banner that takes two-minute to set-up, or an inexpensive arrangement, we've got you covered.

1. Use Feathers

Layer on all the patterns but keep things classic and sophisticated with timeless designs, like harvest motif plates, metallic accents, an orange paisley-print tablecloth and gingham napkins. Then, for the centerpiece, create an elaborate fall-hued floral arrangement. In this one styled by Robert Rufino, the feathers enhance its dramatic beauty even further. Via House Beautiful 

2. Gourd-eous Gourds

Pile multi-colored gourds on your tabletop and use as a runner. It's easy, cheap, and looks very festive. Via Sugar and Cloth

3. DIY Dried Purple Corn Centerpiece

Complement purple corn with a matching ribbon. It makes a festive centerpiece, or an easy, DIY gift. Via Julie Blanner

4. Rustic Candle Box

This cozy tablescape uses a distressed, white wooden box as the vehicle for its centerpiece. Branches and candles represent the upcoming winter months. via Jenna Sue Design Co

5. Thanksgiving Table Banner Centerpiece

Our centerpiece for Thanksgiving will make any celebration more festive and, quite possibly, make any meal taste better. 

Busy cooking a turkey and all the side dishes? Make your table look as yummy as your food tastes with this Thanksgiving centerpiece in gleaming chrome and stainless steel. A quick 2-minute set-up means you can get back in the kitchen and baste that bird. Shop today. 

6. Five Minute DIY Thanksgiving Show stopping Dough Bowl Centerpiece

We created a centerpiece using our bestselling Oatmeal Linen Pumpkins so it was is easy and impactful.  This centerpiece took me all of 5 minutes to create and is show stopping, don’t cha think? Via D'Amore 1986

7. DIY Thanksgiving Table on a Budget

Can you host 10 people for dinner and set a gorgeous seasonal table while on a budget? Certainly! And you don’t even have to be particularly crafty. Via The Kitchn

8. DIY Gold Dipped Leaf Place Cards

Holiday DIY projects don’t get any simpler than these gold dipped leaves. A simple collection of real dried leaves are partially covered in gold leaf paper then personalized with hand-painted names. The project is beautifully simple and as elegant as they come. Via Jacquelyn Clark

9. DIY Thanksgiving Cornucopia Centerpiece

The cylinder and cone shapes you can make with the DIY Party Board are so versatile.  All I did was create treat cones from some Pebbles Heart of Home papers following the instructions that come with the board, but I left the top flaps open. Then I embellished them with some twine, sequin stickers and die cuts from the Heart of Home collection, and filled them with some chocolates, mini pinecones, and acorns. Continue via We R Memory Keepers

10. DIY Thanksgiving Gold Pumpkin Tablescape

Repurpose those faux pumpkins from Halloween into an elegant centerpiece and turn a few mason jars into sparkling candles. If you aren’t a gold kinda person, Scotch® Expressions Glitter Tape comes in just about any color. Pick a color that will also work for your Christmas decorations and keep the candles up through the holiday season. Explore 3 easy DIY craft projects to transform your Thanksgiving table into something that will impress your guests! Via See Vanessa Craft

11. DIY Thanksgiving Napkin Rings with Free Printable

Making these Thanksgiving napkin rings was so easy that anyone can do it. All you need are simple supplies and a printer. This version qualifies for the big three: easy, fast and budget-friendly! Via On Sutton Place

12. DIY Thanksgiving Printed Ribbon Placeholders

I started with my guest’s names, and pinned each ribbon to a little pumpkin on their plate for placeholders. You can print your personalized messages on a selection of satin ribbons! It’s just such an elegant (not to mention quick) way to add an extra little touch. Brilliant! Via ISPYDIY

Summary

These perfect DIY Thanksgiving table centerpiece and decor ideas will help give the rest of your tablescape a load of charm and cheer—and will make sure that your guests feel like you've gone out of your way to create a beautiful setting for them to give thanks. They're also incredibly inexpensive, rivaling the most gorgeous projects you've seen over on Pinterest, and at a fraction of the cost. That's just one more thing to be thankful for!