Thanksgiving Craft and Decoration Ideas

Cards and Invitations

If you’re hosting Thanksgiving dinner, sending out a formal invitation is a great way to make sure no one forgets the day’s important details. If you have friends and family who won’t be able to join you, simply send a card expressing your best wishes for the holiday. For example:

• Earthy Thanksgiving Invitation: This elegant invitation provides a sophisticated way to invite friends and family to your celebration.
• Fall Leaf Invitation: This autumn-inspired invitation works well for any Thanksgiving party.
• Thanksgiving Card: This funky turkey will brighten up your day.
• Thankful Card: If you’re a dedicated scrapbooker, this turkey offers an easy way to use up leftover paper scraps.

Welcome Guests with a Wreath

Hanging a seasonal wreath from your door is a simple yet effective way to welcome guests to your home. Although it’s easy to purchase a wreath from any store that sells home décor items, making your own is surprisingly satisfying. Consider the following Thanksgiving craft and decoration ideas:

• Harvest Wreath: Dried cornhusks add a traditional feel to this Thanksgiving wreath.
• Miniature Apple Wreath: This heart shaped apple wreath looks good enough to eat!
• Garden Wreath: A handmade wreath adored with small garden tools sets a causal and relaxed tone for your Thanksgiving celebration.
• Autumnal Wreath: This wreath is bursting with rich fall colors.

Setting a Festive Table

Setting a festive table helps to turn your Thanksgiving meal into a truly memorable occasion. Place cards, decorated napkin rings, centerpieces, and other special touches are just a few of the possibilities to consider. For example:

• Burlap Table Runner and Chair Covers: Burlap fabric adds a rustic look to any Thanksgiving meal.
• Turkey Trivia Place Cards: These simple place cards double as a fun game for guests of all ages.
• Thanksgiving Napkin Ideas: Set your table with napkin rings that incorporate traditional fall symbols.
• Cornucopia Centerpiece: The cornucopia is a traditional symbol of Thanksgiving, but this centerpiece incorporates a touch of metallic acrylic paint for a contemporary feel.
• Tabletop Topiary: This clever topiary turns food into a festive Thanksgiving decoration.
• Autumn Serving Tray: This lovely tray can be used as a decorative element in your home long after Thanksgiving has passed.
• Autumn Gourd Bowl: This bowl makes a pretty container for wrapped candy or other special treats.
• Lentil Banded Pumpkins and Candles: Although you need to be very careful having open flames at a party where children are present, these candles are guaranteed to add a unique element to your Thanksgiving celebration.

More Thanksgiving Craft and Decoration Ideas

To learn more about Thanksgiving craft projects, check out the following helpful links:

• The Holiday Spot: This site offers Thanksgiving craft and decoration ideas, recipes, games, and holiday trivia.
• Homeschool Zone: Turn to this site for projects you can complete with your children.
• 30 Thanksgiving Patterns and Projects: An extensive listing of Thanksgiving craft projects for you to enjoy.

Additional LoveToKnow Resources

Still haven’t decided what to serve for Thanksgiving dinner? LoveToKnow Recipes has a large selection of drinks, appetizers, salads, and side dishes for you to choose from.