9 Cool DIY Fall & Thanksgiving Centerpieces


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DIY fall and Thanksgiving centerpieces for your table, mantle, or shelf.  |  9CoolThings.com
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, you might need some easy last-minute decorations for your Thanksgiving table or even your fireplace mantle.  Here are 9 cool fall and Thanksgiving centerpieces created by some of my favorite bloggers.  All these centerpieces are very doable, even for less experienced crafters.  (For full disclosure, the first craft shared below was created by a blogger for a campaign funded by my current employer.)

9 Cool Fall & Thanksgiving DIY Centerpieces . . .

  1. Fall-themed Mason Jar Vases - Have a hot glue gun?  If you love mason jar crafts, then you'll love this easy DIY fall centerpiece.  Love how this blogger mixes in some bright colors to make the floral arrangement pop!  You could easily use mason jars and scraps of ribbon you already own, making this an easy and affordable craft.
  2. DIY Fall Fairy Wand Centerpiece - How fun is this fall centerpiece, especially if you have children?  Add a touch of whimsy to your Thanksgiving table with this fairy wand centerpiece.  Make each wand a little different, creating the perfect party favors for young guests to take home after Thanksgiving dinner!
  3. Thankful Turkey Thanksgiving Centerpiece - This crafts is a perfect one to make with your children.  Not only will they get to upcycle an empty milk jug, but they will also be able to share what they are thankful for this year.  Click the link above for instructions plus a free printable template.
  4. Dried Flowers Centerpiece with Matching Wreath - I just love the colors of this mixed dried eucalyptus bouquet.  Don't get me wrong, I find the color of fall foliage to be just beautiful, but sometimes these tranquil hues are a nice change.  This blogger uses one bouquet she purchased to create both a wreath and a centerpiece for fall!
  5. Fall Leaves and Pumpkins Centerpiece - This centerpiece is one of my favorites among the ones shared here today.  It's amazing how this blogger created something so gorgeous by spending so little.  I also love that this centerpiece can be reused year after year.
  6. Fall Candle Log Centerpiece - Bring a bit of nature inside with this unique fall centerpiece!  Click the link to find out how this blogger created it.  What's her secret besides using flameless votives?
  7. DIY Vine-Wrapped Thanksgiving Centerpiece - Simple, but lovely is how I would describe this centerpiece.  You'll be amazed at how easy this DIY project is!  Be sure to read how this blogger plans to reuse some of the parts for future holiday centerpieces.
  8. "Thanks" Bottle Vases Centerpiece - Does someone at your house like to drink refrigerated iced coffee in bottles?  My husband does!  This would be a perfect craft for us.  I love the simple message and rustic colors.  Now I just have to remember to save all his glass iced coffee bottles next summer . . . 
  9. Cinnamon Stick Floral Centerpiece - This centerpiece was technically designed for Christmas, but I think the cinnamon sticks are perfect for fall.  Of all the ideas shared here today, I want to try this one first because I love the smell of cinnamon.  You could easily replace the berries with foliage for Thanksgiving.  Then pop those berries back into place and you'll be all set for Christmas!
Of all the crafty ideas shared here today, which one will you try first?  Let us know in a comment here.

I received permission from the sites listed above to include their fall centerpiece crafts & images in this list of  9 cool things.