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    Easy and Inexpensive DIY Thanksgiving Table Decorations

    October 28, 2020 by Patti Estep Leave a Comment

    Decorated Thanksgiving table with pumpkin vase of flowers, a autumn leaf runner and fresh oak leaf name card.

    These DIY Thanksgiving table decorations are simple, affordable, and easy to make. A great way to adorn your home on this special holiday.

    Decorated Thanksgiving table with pumpkin vase filled with flowers, a leaf runner and real oak leaves.

    Here are a few Thanksgiving table decorations that I'm using this year. Some have already been posted on the blog and today I'm adding just a couple more to inspire you.

    Easy Thanksgiving Table Decoration Ideas

    Make a Pumpkin Vase Centerpiece

    Did you catch the easy fall leaf table runner post? I think the table runner needs a cute centerpiece on top. Pumpkin vases have been around for a long time. Maybe they are new to you.

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    Resin white pumpkin with top cut out.

    I started with a tall artificial white pumpkin. Cut off the top with a serrated knife.

    Inside of tall white pumpkin with green floral foam inside.

    Add some floral foam in the center to give your flowers and stems a place to stand.

    Tall white pumpkin acting as a vase with several artificial flowers and vines coming out the top.

    Next, start adding in your floral stems. I like to start with some of the larger pieces and then add in smaller ones to fill in.

    Tip: Don't forget to turn the pumpkin vase around as you work to make sure it looks good from all sides.

    White pumpkin vase with several fall colored artificial flowers, berries and vines.

    This centerpiece can be easily removed when it's time to eat. That's a good thing because it's pretty tall and wide. If you don't move it you will not be able to see the people on the other side of the table. Also, you may want to place bowls of food on the table for passing around family-style.

    Can You Make a Pumpkin Vase with a Living Pumpkin?

    Yes, you can use a real pumpkin. It will start to rot pretty quickly but you should have some time, maybe a day or two before it starts to break down. Consider using a plastic container inside and arrange fresh flowers in it. Or, maybe you can find a nice pot of flowers that will fit right inside the pumpkin.

    Fresh green oak leave with gold lettering on top saying "Madelyn"

    Fresh Leaf Name Cards

    Another fun idea is to use a fresh oak leaf as a name card. Pick up a metallic pen and write the names of your dinner guests right on the leaf and place it above the plate. The leaf will start to dry out but it should stay looking good for a couple of days allowing you to work ahead. I wanted to use green leaves to balance out all the fall colors but you could use a pretty colorful fall leaf. In that case, maybe consider using a black sharpie for contrast.

    Side view of decorated Thanksgiving tablescape and dining room buffet with dried fruit wreath.

    Warm colors are everywhere with this year's Thanksgiving table decorations. I even added a pretty DIY dried fruit wreath on the buffet in the background.

    Partial view of Thanksgiving table with a white pumpkin vase filled with artificial autumn flowers on a colorful leaf runner and a gratitude jar in the background.

    The rest of the table is decorated in neutral colors, including these cute real acorn napkins ties. A fun Gratitude Jar sits in the background waiting to be used.

    Decorated Thanksgiving tablescape showing neutral tablecloth, plates and napkins and a color center with a autumn leaf runner, and a colorful centerpiece of fall colored flowers and vines in a white pumpkin.

    A pretty Thanksgiving table adorned with autumn colors for a warm and inviting get together. It's just what the doctor ordered.

    Pumpkin vase centerpiece sitting on a colorful fall leaf table runner.

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    About Patti Estep

    Patti is the creator of Hearth and Vine, a home and garden blog filled with projects to inspire your creative side. She loves crafting, gardening, decorating and entertaining at her home in Pennsylvania. When she is not working on a project at home or searching for treasures at nurseries and thrift stores with her girlfriends, you’ll probably find her with family and friends, at a restaurant, or home party enjoying new and different food adventures.

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