7 Thanksgiving Decor Ideas

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7 Thanksgiving Decor Ideas

Whether you’re hosting a crowd or a small group, Thanksgiving decorations can add so much to your Thanksgiving gathering. Here are some super simple ideas you can create yourself.

Paper Strip Pumpkins

Supplies: 3 sheets of 12×12” decorative paper, hole punch, ribbon, paper cutter. All craft supplies available at Ben Franklin Crafts and Frames in Redmond.

Directions:

1. Cut 24 1” strips of paper from your sheets. You can cut different lengths to make different sizes of pumpkins. (8” long, 10” long and 12” long).

2. Punch a hole on either end of each strip. Smaller hole punches work better if you have one. If you just have a standard size one, use wider ribbon.

3. Tie a knot in one end of your ribbon (cut about 10 – 12”), and string it through all the holes on one end of your strips.

4. If there is a pattern or texture on your paper, make sure it’s facing out.

5. Put the ribbon through the other set of holes.

6. Tie a knot to secure.

7. Fan out the strips until they make a “pumpkin”.

8. Adjust your knot placement if needed and tie on a ribbon bow/stem.

Pilgrim Centerpiece

Supplies: Pilgrims, faux foliage, harvest decor wooden pumpkins, small wood slices and a tray. All craft supplies available at Ben Franklin Crafts and Frames in Redmond.

Directions: Arrange items as shown in photo.

Supplies: Quart sized mason jar, “thankful cards” (make them on the computer or have people hand write), faux sunflower, chalkboard sign, craft glue or hot glue and chalk. All craft supplies available at Ben Franklin Crafts and Frames in Redmond.

Directions: Have guests jot down on a card what are thankful for and put the cards in the jar. Write “I am thankful for…” on the jar lid. Glue the flower to the jar lid.

Washi Tape Wrapped Chocolate

Supplies: Washi Tape and small chocolate bars. All craft supplies available at Ben Franklin Crafts and Frames in Redmond.

Directions: Simply cut and stick the wash tape to the chocolate bars. One roll of tape can cover over a hundred chocolate bars.

Lighted Lantern

Supplies: metal lantern, vinyl tree, adhesive gems, holographic paper, firefly lights, ribbon and faux fall foliage. All craft supplies available at Ben Franklin Crafts and Frames in Redmond.

Directions:

1. Adhere peel and stick holographic paper to inside of lantern.

2. Add tree vinyl to outside of lantern.

3. Place gems on tree as shown in photo.

4. Put firefly lights inside lantern.

5. Finish with a bow and foliage.

Tea Light Centerpiece

Supplies: Wooden tray, tea lights, thin washi tape and decorative paper leaves. All craft supplies available at Ben Franklin Crafts and Frames in Redmond.

Directions: Adhere tape to lights. Arrange on tray with leaves.

Firewood Lighted Vase

Supplies: Glass vase, vinyl words, firefly lights, small faux sticks and faux flowers. All craft supplies available at Ben Franklin Crafts and Frames in Redmond.

Directions: Apply vinyl to outside of vase. Add faux sticks and firefly lights. Place faux flowers inside.

Thankful Pumpkin Sign

Supplies: Pumpkin sign, acrylic paint in traditional burnt sienna,extra fine glitter in pumpkin, Mod Podge, and faux flowers/foliage. All craft supplies available at Ben Franklin Crafts and Frames in Redmond.

Directions: Paint the the pumpkin burnt siena and let it dry. Give it a coat of Mod Podge and sprinkle the glitter on it. Finish with a faux flowers/foliage on top.