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Thanksgiving is almost here. Are you ready for the food filled holiday? Do you still need table decorations to fit your budget. Get creative. If you are searching inspiration, check out the following easy, budget‑friendly DIYs to make your Thanksgiving table shine:

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1. Mason‑Jar Mini Centerpieces

Supplies:

• Small mason jars or small jars meant for recycling.
• Fresh or fake seasonal greenery like eucalyptus, cedar, or pine
• Mini pumpkins or gourds
• Ribbon or twine

Directions:

1. Tie twine or ribbon around each jar’s neck. Secure firmly. You can add a bow or small embellishment for added decoration.
2. Fill jars halfway with water and arrange sprigs of greenery in your jar.
3. Nestle a mini pumpkin or gourd beside each jar on the table. Or tie miniature gourds to the jar.
4. Cluster 3–5 jars at the center of your table for a casual, rustic look.

2. Stenciled Burlap Table Runner

Supplies:

• 2–3 yards of plain burlap. If you cannot find any burlap, consider using brown butcher paper or postal paper. These are good alternatives if the cost is out of your budget. Your local dollar store carries brown postal paper.
• Thanksgiving‑themed stencils like leaves, “thankful,” or pumpkins
• Paint and foam brushes. Gold metallic or cooper paint add a soft warm glow to your project. But the colors are your choice.

Directions:

1. Lay the burlap or paper along your table, trimming to length with a few inches overhang.
2. Position stencils every 12–18″ and dab fabric paint through them. If you have children, let them help paint. Turn the table decorating into a family project.
3. Let your project completely dry before placing dishes on top.

3. Leafy Place Cards

Supplies:

• Assorted fall leaves. Go for a walk and collect fallen leaves. Or use fake leaves.
• Metallic Sharpie or paint pen
• Small clothespins or mini binder clips

Directions:

1. Wipe real leaves gently with a damp cloth to remove debris; let dry.
2. Write each guest’s name in script on the leaf.
3. Clip your leaves to napkins, glasses, or lay atop plates.

4. Twig & Acorn Napkin Rings

Supplies:

• Thin flexible twigs or grapevine wreath wire
• Small acorns (real or craft)
• Hot glue gun

Directions:

1. Bend twigs or wire into 4–5″ rings that fit snugly around a rolled napkin.
2. Hot‑glue acorns, clusters of small berries, or other embellishments onto the front of each ring.
3. Slide napkin through and set at each place.

5. Painted Pumpkin Vases

Supplies:

• Small white or orange pumpkins
• Acrylic paint & brushes
• Small glass votive cups or recycled spice jars

Directions:

1. Hollow out the top of each pumpkin just enough to fit a votive cup.
2. Paint patterns like stripes, polka dots, or gold leaf accents.
3. Once dry, insert a votive cup filled with water and seasonal blooms such as mini carnations or mums.

6. Paper‑Leaf Garland Runner

What you need:

• Assorted cardstock in autumn colors
• Leaf‑shaped paper punch or print-and-cut leaf templates
• Twine & mini clothespins

How to make it:

1. Punch or cut dozens of leaf shapes.
2. String a length of twine down the table’s center. If you want to add warmth to your creation, weave in fairy lights.
3. Clip leaves onto the twine, overlapping slightly to form a runner.

Create your own style combine one or two of these projects. Use your own color scheme. Add creams, rusts, deep greens, and metallic accents to your creations. Most supplies can be found at your local dollar stores, craft outlets, or even right in your backyard!

Enjoy the crafting process. Add your own embellishments. Create a one of a kind beautiful, heartfelt Thanksgiving table for your family to enjoy.

Happy Thanksgiving!