15 Totally Easy Last-Minute Thanksgiving Decorations
Between the turkey and all the fixins and dessert, the last thing you have time to worry about on Thanksgiving is decorations. But you don’t need to drop a lot of cash or devote all your time to transforming your place. We’ve scoured the Internet for these 15 DIY decorations that you can whip up the day before. Now that’s something to be thankful for.
1. Friendsgiving Printables: Don’t have time to customize it all? Use this pre-made packet and fill in the blanks as you go! (via The House That Lars Built)
2. Painted Wood Placemats: Believe it or not, with wood scraps and paint you can put together a tablescape fairly quickly. (via A Bubbly Life)
3. Thankful Garland: This one is so good that you’ll want to keep it up all year long! (via Brit + Co)
4. Last-Minute Table Runner: A colorful centerpiece that allows people to write down what they’re thankful for? Yes, please. (via Paper & Stitch)
5. Printable Food Label Cards: When you’re in a time crunch, who has time to do all that fancy calligraphy? Print, fold, and forget about it. (via Lovely Indeed)
6. Upgraded Napkins: There’s no need to sew new table linens from scratch when a few small additions will have them looking totally trendy. (via A Beautiful Mess)
7. Metallic Napkin Rings: Do you have a tree in your yard and a gold marker? Consider this DIY done. (via Demetres)
8. Leftovers Station: Set up a leftovers station before the big meal and make sure no one goes home with an empty hand (or belly). (via Brit + Co)
9. Faux Handmade Pie: Now that store-bought pie you were going to eat on your own can look like it came from the fancy bakery. (via PMQ for two)
10. Pumpkin Place Cards: Dress up your table with tiny pumpkins and a sweet personal touch. (via Brit + Co)
11. Gourd Vases: Are your guests arriving in just a few hours and you totally forgot to put together a centerpiece? Carve up gorgeous gourd vases with plenty of time to spare. (via Tell Love and Party)
12. Leaf Garland: You probably have everything you need for this easy-peasy project right in your backyard, or at the very least, your craft drawer. (via Make + Tell)
13. Ombre Painted Pinecone Wreath: Pull out your paint stash and take plain pinecones up a notch. Never underestimate the power of a little color. (via WhimZeeCal)
14. DIY Decanter Tags: If everything else is under control and you still have time to make simple additions, whip up these decanter tags that make you hostessing skills look as polished as the silverware. (via Sugar & Cloth)
15. DIY Donut Pie: Putting those leftover donut holes to good use is a great way to save time and be creative. (via Aww Sam)
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Additional reporting by Ariel Garneau