For those of you who do things last minute for the holidays or just plain forget than you are in luck with a couple ideas I have for your Thanksgiving table this year. I just whipped these up with a little help from Better Homes and Garden magazine from October.

This one I did myself with no help, hopefully it is not that obvious..LOL. We went to a pumpkin patch last month and gathered up all kinds of pumpkins some of which we used for pumpkin carving for Halloween and the rest we strategically placed throughout the house.

So, what I did was

1. Grabbed one of the pumpkins that I already had

2. Put it on a decorative plate that is displayed in our house throughout the year

3. Used a vase that I already had and went outside in my very sparse backyard (we live in Colorado), grabbed some mulch and rocks, added a pinecone and nut mixture that I use for my Christmas decorations

4. A very large candle that I purchased at Walmart for $1.99 last month.

5. As the final touch I used some fake leaves that I purchased also at Walmart for $3.99.

I am kind of proud of myself for this because it cost me less than $7.00!

It's not the most fancy centerpiece I have ever seen, but it works!

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This next one I was inspired by the cover of Better Homes and Gardens last month. I don't know if any of you saw it, this is not an exact replica but pretty close and I thought it came out pretty good.

What I did:

1. Used a tray that is displayed in my house all year long, it serves many functions..love it.

2. Bought a bag of Fall ghourds at Albertson's last month.

3. Used some fake leaves that I purchased at Walmart for $3.99.

4. Cored out two small pumpkins and filled them with two candles that I purchased at Walmart for $.59/each last month.

5. Wrapped some raffia around the candles and tied them in a bow.

That's It! Pretty cute huh?

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Ok, so I hope this proved that you (and I) CAN make a very inexpensive Thanksgiving table centerpiece using things you already have and purchase some things for very little money. I know we hear that all the time but usually I don't believe it untill I do it myself.

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I love the colors of Fall, deep rich warm colors that just beckon you to curl up with some cocoa and watch the leaves change. I also love fresh craft ideas that come from the autumn flavored ghourds.

Here is a really neat idea for working with fresh gourds; string them up as garland and hang them wherever. Gourds last a really long time so it will definately get you through the Thanksgiving holiday.

To make one:

You will need miniature gourds, a drill with a fine bit, and twine. Drill a hole through the center of each gourd. Thread twine through an embroidery needle; run it through the holes, knotting it at both sides of each gourd to secure in place. We left 6 inches between gourds. Hang garland from tacks or nails, indoors or outside.

Source: Martha Stewart

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thanksgiving crafts

thanksgiving crafts

I don't know about you but around Septemberish I start thinking about decorations; starting wih Halloween, Thanksgiving following shortly after, and then finally rounding out the year with Christmas! I love decorating our house with homemade crafts. I can honestly say that when you are in our house during the holiday season there are few areas that are not sprinkled with some kind of holiday acknowledgement. Here are some fun and easy to do Fall craft ideas.

Pinecone Turkey

Puppet Theatre

Appliqued Thanksgiving Bib Pattern

Clay Pot Turkey

Fall Inspired Centerpieces For Your Thanksgiving Table

Scented Pinecones

A Waste Not Pilgrim

Fall Flower Arrangements

Thankful Book

Turkey Cookie Server Centerpiece

Turkey Basket

Thankful Fall Tree

Pilgrim Serving Spoons

Thanksgiving Decorative Votive Candles

Harvest Spheres for Thanksgiving Decor

Indian Corn Napkin Ring for Thanksgiving

Fall Leaf Topiary for Thanksgiving

Shop For Halloween and Thanksgiving Craft Supplies:

Halloween Party Supplies at Oriental Trading Co.

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holiday crafts

Here are some great ideas for crafts to make your Thanksgiving more personal with your own creativity.

Thanksgiving Beaded Candles - Give your candles the look and feel of your holiday.

Give Thanks Magnet - This is a great craft to make to help us remember what Thanksgiving is all about

Styrofoam Pumpkins - These are great little decorations, especially if you do not want to purchase a bunch of pumpkins to display. These are just as decorative and handmade.

Turkey and Pilgrim Puppets - This is a Thanksgiving craft to make with your children.

DIY Leaf Napkin Rings - These adorable napkin ring holders are so whimsical and festive and easy to make.

Thanksgiving Leaf Wreath - This is a perfect wreath to display on your front door.

These are some great craft ideas to get you started. It really is so easy to craft your own decorations for the holidays.

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thanksgiving crafts

thanksgiving crafts

We all get a little nervous when Summer is over and the kids go back to school and we know that the holidays are fast approaching. It is always a good idea to have some things squared away in advance so that we can prevent the holiday's from becoming overwhelming.

There are so many things that are important during this time but one thing that is very important especially if we are entertaining for Thanksgiving is what our table looks like. We want it to be inviting and creative and memorable for whoever is coming to the table. This is a great solution for our Thanksgiving table setting. This table setting includes using gourds, pumpkins and seasonal flowers to decorate your Thanksgiving table. Enjoy!

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holiday crafts