50+ Easy Thanksgiving Centerpieces That'll Make Your Table Stand Out

Go bold and bright this year with accents of pink and gold on your fall dinner table.

Get the tutorial at A Thoughtful Place.

Grab some old books around your house to create this simple, yet elegant centerpiece.

Get the tutorial at Shades of Blue Interiors.

Extend your centerpiece theme beyond the table by using the reds and greens from the fruit and foliage to decorate the room.

Get the Tutorial at Julie Blanner.

The best thing about this centerpiece (other than the antlers) is that it only takes five minutes to set up.

Get the tutorial at Julie Blanner.

Throw a patterned runner underneath these pumpkin succulent centerpieces for a bright and cheery tablescape.

Get the tutorial at A Night Owl.

This candle centerpiece not only provides light, but meaning. Personalize it with a word that defines Thanksgiving for you.

Get the tutorial at Dream Book Design.

Embody the harvest with these beautiful bouquets made out of, you guessed it, wheat.

Get the tutorial at Patterns and Prosecco.

Coat a few fall vegetables with metallic paint and wrap them around the base of a vase to create this glam centerpiece.

Get the tutorial at Country Living.

Two words: Dollar Store. That's where you can go to find all the supplies you need for this easy, yet festive Thanksgiving centerpiece.

Get the tutorial at Houseful of Homemade.

All you need is a couple vases of white flowers and white tealight candles to create this romantic Thanksgiving dinner setting.

Get the tutorial at Lovely Indeed.

No need to buy pumpkin vases when you can use the real thing! Cut a hole in the top of the pumpkin and remove the seeds like you would when carving, then fill with your favorite fall flower.

Get the tutorial at Delicious Table.

Beautiful centerpieces aren't just for the dinner table. Decorate every surface in your home (mantles! bookshelves!) with this easy-to-create look.

Get the tutorial at Liz Marie Blog.

Think outside the box when it comes to fall colors. Painting pumpkins bright pink or gold is also a fun craft for the kids.

Get the tutorial at Delineate Your Dwelling.

Add some flair to the flameless candles you already have by creating patterns with some copper foil tape.

Get the tutorial at Design Improvised.

Arrange several of these painted pumpkin votives around your Thanksgiving dinner table to create a peaceful ambiance.

Get the tutorial at Francois et Moi.

When arranging a unique centerpiece, start by having a color palette in mind. This one incorporates several shades of white, brown, and rose gold for a pretty take on fall hues.

Get the tutorial at Liz Marie Blog.

Group several of these stylized pumpkins together, along with a few vintage bottles filled with fall foliage, for the ultimate autumn centerpiece.

Get the tutorial at Tidbits.

Create a modern fall centerpiece with three simple supplies: faux pumpkins, chalk paint, and a paint brush.

Get the tutorial at Unoriginal Mom.

Display these pumpkin Mason jars across your table or at each place setting, and encourage guests to take one with them after dinner. They're not complete without a candy filling!

Get the tutorial at The 36th Avenue.

Instead of overloading your home with pumpkins and gourds, try sprucing up your table with colorful wheat in a jar or a pretty vase.

Get the tutorial at Inspired By Charm.

This centerpiece holds so much more than flowers - you can store your favorite family memories inside. Tuck a time capsule (see next slide) into the bottom of the basket and top with a bouquet of handmade crepe-paper flowers, pushing in a disc of floral foam first to keep the stems in place.

What you'll need: Cornucopia basket ($20, amazon.com), Assorted tissue paper ($3, michaels.com), Floral foam disc ($13, amazon.com)

Pick out the brightest red, green, and yellow apples for this colorful display.

Get the tutorial at Little Green Notebook.

Tell your loved ones how thankful you are for them with a hidden note inside their Thanksgiving dinner placecard. Use a craft knife to cut a triangle in the end of a paper strip, then make a slit in the stem and slide it in. For the polka-dotted pattern, place small glue dots around the pumpkin and sprinkle with fine glitter. For the double-dipped pattern, apply spray paint to the pumpkin, then brush the bottom half with graft glue and gently press into a bowl of glitter.

What you'll need: Artificial pumpkins ($14 for 16-pack, amazon.com), Spray paint ($12, amazon.com), Gold glitter ($4, michaels.com)

Simple white taper candles add elegance to your fall table decor.

Get the tutorial at Ella Claire.

Make seasonal vases that can be reused every year! Using faux hollow pumpkins, carve a hole in the bottom of a large one, then using various-size screwdrivers, poke holes around the pumpkin's center. Push flower stems through the holes and attach water-filled floral picks from the inside. For the smaller pumpkins, carve off the tops and fill with petite stems in floral picks.

Break away from typical fall colors with this beautiful, pastel-colored centerpiece.

Get the tutorial at Such Pretty Things.

When it comes to DIY centerpieces, what's cuter than a pumpkin you can make from paper?

Get the tutorial at Minted.

Incorporate branches and acorns into your table decor for an elegant and natural look.

Get the tutorial at Turtles and Tails.

Bright red apples make this simple centerpiece stand out.

Get the tutorial at Julie Blanner.

Ditch the paper menus, and put the evening's meal lineup right on a gourd.

Get the tutorial at The Merry Thought.

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Fill a rustic wooden bowl with all these fall staples just before your guests arrive.

Get the tutorial at Stone Gable.

Paint pumpkins in light shades of gray and white for a soft look this fall.

Get the tutorial at French Country Cottage.

Transform pumpkins into succulent planters with just four materials and a few easy steps.

Get the tutorial at Living Locurto.

Pale-colored pumpkins, antlers, dried hydrangeas, and votive candles come together to create a stunningly simple centerpiece.

See more at Tone on Tone.

Pumpkins don't have to be round! Give them a wooden makeover with this creative craft.

Get the tutorial at Ribbons and Glue.

Can you believe this pretty craft was made from mini dollar store pumpkin pails? All you need to pull off the transformation: fake flowers, rice, and spray paint.

Get the tutorial at Up To Date Interiors.

Decorate a log from your backyard with gourds and fall leaves for a rustic masterpiece. Make it even dreamier by drilling holes into the log, and submerging votive candles down the middle.

Get the tutorial at SAS Interiors.

For this rustic DIY, attach a vase to a candlestick, then fill it with pine cones, pumpkins, and fall stems.

Get the tutorial at Shanty 2 Chic.

Display pretty pumpkins on stands of varied heights for a beautiful effect.

Get the tutorial at Thistlewood Farms.

Why put flower arrangements in a plain old vase when you can put them in a faux pumpkin?

Get the tutorial at A Pumpkin and A Princess.

A burlap runner, votive candles, and a large wooden bowl brimming with pine cones, gourds, ornamental corn, and turkey feathers give this table an abundant look.

Get more details at Stone Gable.

Place a few of these dressed-up candles in the middle of the table for a simple harvest centerpiece. Laurie of Passionate Penny Pincher used glass jars and candles from the dollar store, plus popcorn kernels and raffia for this look.

Get the tutorial at Passionate Penny Pincher.

This centerpiece by Kristen at Ella Claire incorporates a large wooden paddle, grain-sack stripe kitchen towel, and a leaf tag. She also used free Thanksgiving placemat printables at her table.

Get the tutorial at Ella Claire.

Use a drill to hollow out the center of two gourds or mini pumpkins, then stack atop one another and insert a taper candle for a festive Thanksgiving candlestick.

A wide strip of chocolate-brown burlap serves as the runner for this tablescape from The White Buffalo Styling Co. blog. Groupings of pillar candles on wood chips alternate with gourds of various sizes and colors for a simple yet striking look that complements the table's natural setting.

Get the tutorial at the White Buffalo Styling Co.

Seasonal produce, sprigs of greenery, and white pillar candles of varying heights set off this rustic serving tray. Just remember to use unscented candles if they're going to be lit during dinner - aromatherapy can mess with your tastebuds!

What's the most iconic image of autumn? For Linda of Craftaholics Anonymous, the answer was simple: "To me, pumpkins scream fall." All you need to make these adorable paper pumpkins? Some cardstock, a hot glue gun, and a circle punch.

Get the tutorial at Craftaholics Anonymous.

A few dollar store items, and you can put this centerpiece together in no time.

Get the tutorial on That's What Che Said.

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Fresh from a move and with her usual autumn decorations in storage, Mandy from Little Birdie Secrets decided to make an impromptu centerpiece out of the abundance of acorns in her backyard.

Get the tutorial at Make and Takes.

With a batch of the latest seasonal glitter paints on hand, Beckie of Infarrantly Creative decided to transform a set of inexpensive Styrofoam pumpkins from her nearby dollar store into adorable place card and votive holders.

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This simple project only requires three craft store finds.

Get the tutorial at Serendipity Refined.

For the mottled look of vintage mercury glass without the high price tag, gather small bottles in various shapes and sizes. Fill a spray bottle with half water and half white vinegar, then spritz onto the glass. Immediately spray a light coating of Krylon Looking Glass Spray Paint on top and blot with a paper towel. Repeat to your desired level of shine.

To make this bountiful bouquet, first paint a few dozen acorns and three pinecones gold. Next, place a narrow round vase inside a wider one, and fill the gap with the acorns. Glue skewers to the pinecones, then arrange with fresh flowers in the smaller vase. Tie it all together with matching ribbon.

For the napkin shown:

1. Lay the napkin flat to create a triple pocket fold. Fold in half vertically from right to left, then bring the bottom up to fold in half again.

2. Fold the top layer of the upper left corner down to the bottom right corner. Repeat with the second and third layers, tucking the corners underneath each previous layer about 1½" to create the folds.

3. Flip the napkin over to the back. Fold the right side back over a third of the napkin, then do the same with the left side.

4. Flip back over to reveal the finished napkin.

Lighter and darker brown nuts create eye-pleasing interest in these centerpieces that take five minutes to make.

Materials:

• 3 hurricanes, one each in small, medium and large

• Three 1-lb bags of unshelled nuts in varying shades, such as walnuts, almonds and chestnuts

• 3 pillar candles

• Tray

• Fall leaves from the yard

Directions:

1. Fill the first hurricane halfway with one kind of nut. Repeat with the other vessels, using a different nut for each hurricane.

2. Gently nestle a candle into the nuts in each hurricane until secure, then fill in slightly around the sides with extra nuts.

3. Place the tray, if using, on the table and group the hurricanes on top. Arrange dried leaves around the centerpiece.

Inspired by outdoor luminaries, these little bags are safe for the table and take less than 20 minutes to make. These crafts are also charming when grouped in an entryway.

Materials:

• Small brown paper bags

• Scissors

• Decorative border punch

• Cardboard scrap

• Painter's tape

• Nail

• Flameless votives

• Clear plastic or glass drinking cups

• Wooden cutting board or tray (optional)

Directions:

1. Trim the top of each bag with scissors to a different height to create some variation in the grouping. Use the punch to create a scalloped detail along the top edge of each bag.

2. Cut the piece of cardboard slightly smaller than the front of one of the bags. With the bag still folded, slide the cardboard inside. Print out a leaf templates and position it on the bag, using painter's tape to lightly secure them together. Use the nail to poke holes through the template and the bag, allowing the cardboard to block the nail from going through the other side. Carefully peel off the tape and remove the template.

3. Repeat Step 2 with a different template (use all three leaf patterns to vary the bags). Stand the bags up and unfold them.

4. Fill 3 cups with switched-on votives. Place a cup inside each bag to create a glow.

5. Cluster bags on a cutting board or tray for added impact, if desired.

Turn basic blossoms and kitchen cans into sweet arrangements for under $15.

Materials:

• Empty, cleaned food cans of varying sizes

• Pliers

• Hot-glue gun and glue sticks

• Dried corn husks

• Scissors

• Ombré ribbon

• 3 or more bunches of grocery store flowers (try spider mums and zinnias)

• Floral shears or kitchen scissors

• Water to fill cans

Directions:

1. Gather cans, making sure to press down any sharp edges with pliers.

2. Apply a bead of hot glue vertically down the side of the first can and adhere a piece of corn husk. Hold it in place and let set. Continue until the entire can is covered. Trim the top and bottom edges with scissors until straight. Repeat on the remaining cans.

3. Wrap a piece of ribbon around each can and knot. Trim edges to prevent fraying.

4. Choose a flower bunch and a can (for a cohesive look, stick to one color of flower for each arrangement). Hold the flower stems up to the side of the can to gauge how tall they should be (aim for a height just slightly higher than the top of the can). Snip ends with shears or scissors at an angle to allow them to soak up more water.

5. Fill each can with cool tap water and pour in the food packet that came with the bouquet. Place flowers in the can and fluff slightly until they sit comfortably. Repeat with other flowers until each can is filled. Arrange along the middle of the table.