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Every Thanksgiving host wants their tablescape to impress. A beautiful and festive centerpiece is a great way to spruce up the spread, and the best part is, you can make one yourself to save on the cost of an extravagant centerpiece.
If you’re wanting to create a magical DIY Thanksgiving centerpiece this year, this blog is for you. It’s brought to you by NSA Storage, and filled with tips on setting a memorable table! Follow along and make your Thanksgiving masterpiece with these easy how-to guides.
Natural and Rustic Thanksgiving Centerpieces
If an all-natural centerpiece is what you want, the ideas below will be perfect. They bring the colors of the season indoors, as well as the textures and scents.
- Table Runner Made from Colorful Autumn Leaves
This table runner is easy to make and costs almost nothing except a little bit of your time. Gather colorful leaves and spray them with shellac to keep them in good shape. Then, glue them together, end-to-end, making sure to twist and turn them. Use as many leaves as you need to go from one end of the table to the other.
- Pinecone Candle Centerpiece
Pinecones are abundant in fall so grab a few of them for this easy, attractive centerpiece. Then, spread them around a tall pillar candle (or several), and you’re done! If you like, you can spray paint some of the pinecones different fall colors, or leave them natural.
- Mini Pumpkin Bowl Centerpiece
Using an extra-large bowl, fill it with mini pumpkins and gourds. Mound them in the bowl and, voila, you’re done! Super easy, this centerpiece is also strikingly attractive.
- Mason Jar Wheat Bundles
Using mason jars, stuff them with dried wheat stalks that have been bundled together. Three or four of these quick, inexpensive jars and you’ll have a centerpiece that looks amazing!
DIY Thanksgiving Centerpieces Using Everyday Items around the House
Like the rustic, all-natural centerpieces above, these use everyday items to help you save money. Most of the supplies you’ll need are probably already in your home!
- Mini Chalkboard Place Holders
Everyone wants to know where they’re sitting at the big table on Thanksgiving. Using mini chalkboards, you can make place holders to show them! Plus, if you have kids (or want to be artsy) you can color them with fall designs.
- Corn-filled Candle Vase
Using a vase, fill it ⅔ full with dried kernels of corn. Then, gently stick a tall candle in the center. In less than five minutes you’ll have DIY Thanksgiving centerpieces that look beautiful!
- Multi-colored Mason Jars
For this centerpiece you’ll need mason jars, several colors of paint, and tea lights. Once gathered, paint the mason jars in festive fall colors. When dried, stick in your tea lights! Done!
- Thanksgiving-themed Cake Stand Centerpiece
If you have a cake stand you can use it to build an awesome Turkey Day centerpiece! Just layer mini-pumpkins, leaves, pinecones, and maybe some dried apples and pears. In minutes you’ll have a colorful, rustic display your guests will love!
DIY Thanksgiving Centerpieces that the Kids Can Make
If you have kids and want to get them involved, these centerpieces will do the trick. They’re easy to make and, when finished, will give your child a sense of joy and pride.
- Pinecone Turkeys
Adorable and fun to make, pinecone turkeys are also a lot of fun to look at and play with! You’ll need;
- Pinecones of varying sizes
- Googly eyes
- Paper to make “feathers” and “beaks”
- Pipe cleaners for “feet”
- Kid-safe glue
Once gathered, let your kids go to town, glueing everything in place to make their turkeys.
- Handprint Turkey Jars
Spread water-based paint on a safe surface, and let your kids put their hand down into it. Then, let them grab a jar to leave a “turkey” print on the side. Once dry, put in tea lights for a fun, festive display.
- Gratitude Mini Pumpkins
Let your kids write the things they are grateful for onto mini pumpkins and place them around the table. It’s easy and also gives your kids a good lesson in gratitude.
How to Store Your DIY Thanksgiving Centerpieces
Many centerpieces get thrown away for donated after the holiday is over. After all, some are made from natural components that will eventually fall apart or rot. But, if you want to save a few for next year, here are a few tips that will help:
- Use clear, plastic bins so that you can see what’s inside.
- Wrap fragile items in packing paper.
- Place natural items in bags you can seal to keep out pests.
- Store everything in a place that’s cool, dry, and away from the sun.
Store Your Centerpieces with NSA Storage
Hopefully the ideas above have given you plenty of inspiration for decoration! As promised, they’re easy, inexpensive, and should look amazing on your Thanksgiving table!
If you need extra storage for the holidays, whether to make room for guests, to store decorations, or more, NSA Storage can help. Our clean, safe storage units are available nationwide, ready to store practically anything.
You can reserve a storage unit online and it will be ready when you arrive. Until then, everyone at NSA Storage wishes you and yours a very Happy Thanksgiving and wonderful holiday season.
