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If you're hosting Thanksgiving dinner this year, there's something you need in addition to your array of sides and pies: cute Thanksgiving decorations! If you draw inspiration from the colorful fall leaves and the bounteous harvest, then you'll find there are many beautiful Thanksgiving decorating ideas to try out. These include gorgeous fall wreaths, extravagant garlands, and creative flower arrangements. Ahead, you'll find dozens of creative fall décor ideas perfect for dressing up your home to greet Thanksgiving guests.

While you can always buy something from the store, you'll appreciate the fact that all of the ideas included are DIY Thanksgiving decorations. Peruse the tutorials for pumpkin crafts, autumnal wall hangings, and eye-catching Thanksgiving table settings that are sure to set the scene this November. Ree Drummond especially loves the idea of placing fun, meaningful items around the dinner table. "For instance, you could get some inexpensive small frames at a craft store and make placeholders for each person using old photos of the kids (and yourself!)" she says. There are even ideas that deviate from traditional Thanksgiving décor, such as a colorful balloon display and rose gold pumpkin lanterns. Whatever your style is, these Thanksgiving decoration ideas are guaranteed to look amazing in your house during the holidays.

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Pitcher Flower Arrangement

Repurpose a galvanized metal pitcher by filling it with branches and fall blooms such as roses, ranunculus, and hydrangeas for the perfect Thanksgiving centerpiece.

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Mini Pumpkin Succulent Planters

DIY your own pumpkin planters by carving out the inside of a handful of mini pumpkins. Then, place a succulent inside and cover it with soil and sheet moss. Decorate with billy balls and eucalyptus to finish it off.

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Harvest Box

Gather fall florals, greenery, and more like sunflowers, roses, eucalyptus, milkweed, and dried corn. Use them to fill a wooden box and place in the center of your Thanksgiving table.

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Butternut Squash Planter

Don't forget about butternut squash in your decorations! You can turn it into this creative planter, filled with carnations, delphinium, alstroemeria, and button mums.

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Squash Sunflower Vase

You could also repurpose a spaghetti squash which makes a gorgeous vase for sunflowers, goldenrod, and alstroemeria. Simply carve out the inside, fill with floral foam, and then arrange your flowers.

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Gold Leaf Table Garland

The best part about this DIY leaf garland is that each leaf also contains a secret message underneath! Write down ice breaker questions or something you love about each person at your table.

Get the tutorial at Home Made by Carmona.

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Mini Bouquet Thanksgiving Place Cards

Celebrate your love of florals and pastels with this idea for mini bouquet place cards. The "vases" are actually egg cups!

Get the tutorial at Lovely Indeed.

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Fall Leaves Pitcher Vase

For a no-fuss decorating idea, simply head outside and gather a bundle of fall leaves to arrange in a pitcher or vase.

Get the tutorial at Inspired by Charm.

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Gather Together Sign

A meaningful festive sign is always a good idea to add to your decorations! You can DIY this one using the stencil included.

Get the tutorial at The Craft Patch.

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Burlap Banner

Burlap is the perfect fall touch, so this printable sign will look amazing hung above the fireplace or across a window in your house.

Get the tutorial at Houseful of Handmade.

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Painted Branches

Bring nature indoors this Thanksgiving with a cute vase idea. All you need are branches from your backyard, some paint, and ceramic milk jugs—or any vase you prefer.

Get the tutorial at Sarah Hearts.

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Gold Table Decorations

Love all things glitzy? Transform your Thanksgiving table into this gold masterpiece with painted pumpkins, candle holders, and pine cones dipped in gold.

Get the tutorial at A Pumpkin and a Princess.

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Turkey Gourds

How festive are these turkeys?! Decorate your entryway with them so they're the first thing your guests see when they come in.

Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.

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Pilgrim Hat Place Cards

Let your kids craft these cute little pilgrim hats and then use them as place cards. Genius!

Get the tutorial at Overstuffed Life.

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Wine Cork Pumpkins

Put all those old wine corks to good use by turning them into these adorable pumpkins. They'll look sweet on your end tables or as a fun Thanksgiving centerpiece.

Get the tutorial at DIY Candy.

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Colorful Walnut Garland

This colorful garland is such an easy way to decorate your bannisters and windows come November. Of course, you don't have to use the colors pictured here. Feel free to pick hues that complement your home's décor.

Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.

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Grateful Heart Printable Sign

Swap out a photo frame with this free printable for the season ahead. It'll look lovely even after the holiday is over.

Get the tutorial at Bird's Party.

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Candle Wreaths

Yes, your dining table is the star of Thanksgiving, but that doesn't mean you should forget about decorating your coffee table! Give it some festive flair with one of these miniature wreaths.

Get the tutorial at Tonality Designs.

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DIY Cork Place Mats

How beautiful are these cork place mats? They look store-bought, but they're actually easy to DIY using a craft knife and a few cork squares.

Get the tutorial at Inspired by Charm.

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DIY Basket Thanksgiving Wreath

Easter isn't the only holiday that can help you make use of those rustic-looking baskets you've got lying around!

Get the tutorial at Twelve on Main.

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Give Thanks Banner

No need to head to the party store to purchase a banner as sophisticated-looking as this. Instead, print your own at home using this free template, then customize it however you see fit.

Get the tutorial at Homey Oh My.

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Thankful Wall Art

Bring new life to the walls of your home with one of these DIY signs. The entire project is easy enough for novice crafters to handle.

Get the tutorial at We Lived Happily Ever After.

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Garland Runner

Faux flowers and plants can be particularly useful when you're trying to fill your space with festive charm around the holidays. This runner makes good use of them along with pine cones, pumpkins, and faux berries.

Get the tutorial at Inspired by Charm.

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Gratitude Tree With Acorn Favors

This sweet craft will liven up your table, but it also doubles as a favor idea: Your guests can grab an "acorn" lip balm from the branches before they head home.

Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.

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DIY Thanksgiving Balloons

Admit it: You've never seen anything quite as adorable as a "turkey leg" balloon. The punny phrases on the other balloons here are hilarious as well.

Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.

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DIY Gold Table Runner

Leaf stencils and gold craft paint bring this runner to life quickly and easily. It's also an inexpensive, practical alternative to a traditional tablecloth.

Get the tutorial at Design Improvised.

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Colorful Paper Centerpiece

Looking for a stunning centerpiece idea? Grab a branch from your backyard, adorn it with paper leaves, and stand back to admire your colorful creation.

Get the tutorial at Design Improvised.

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DIY Pumpkin Vase

Glass vases are nice, but pumpkin vases are downright extraordinary. Luckily, they're also easy to craft at home.

G et the tutorial at A Pumpkin and a Princess.

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DIY Concrete Pumpkins

If you've never heard the words "charming" and "concrete" in the same sentence, you've probably just never seen pumpkins as adorable as these. They come together quickly with the help of silicone molds.

Get the tutorial at Sugar and Charm.

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Vintage Turkey Cloches

A jadeite cake stand paired with a glass cloche and a small turkey figurine will make a huge statement on your Thanksgiving table—without costing you an arm and a leg. (Of course, you can easily substitute the turkey for any other small tchotchkes you've got lying around.)

Get the tutorial at House of Hawthornes.

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Farmhouse Mini Wreath

'Tis the season for wreaths aplenty! This petite wreath will look so cute alongside some pumpkins, and can also work year-round too.

Get the tutorial at A Blissful Nest.

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Shiplap "Home" Sign

If you're hosting Thanksgiving, greet your guests at the door with some adorable décor. This handmade shiplap sign will be spot-on for the occasion, and you'll be able to enjoy it long after Thanksgiving is over.

Get the tutorial at Our Handcrafted Life.

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Pumpkin Bucket

After a trip to the pumpkin patch, display those gorgeous gourds in a stenciled galvanized bucket. You can make it look completely charming and vintage with some DIY magic.

Get the tutorial at A Night Owl.

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Acorn and Pine Cone Garland

For some, Thanksgiving is right at the height of fall, when the leaves are falling from the trees. But for others, Thanksgiving is often celebrated in the midst of freshly fallen snow. Represent the best of both seasons with this acorn and pine cone garland.

Get the tutorial at The Happy Housie.

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Chalk Painted Pumpkins

If you're sad when it comes time to throw away your fall pumpkins, never fear—you can always buy faux pumpkins and gussy them up in pretty chalk paint.

Get the tutorial at Anderson + Grant.

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Pumpkin Pie Garland

It's just not fall without pumpkin pie. But if you're like Ree and don't care much for it, display the autumnal treat by making this sweet pumpkin pie garland instead.

Get the tutorial at Less Than Perfect Life of Bliss.

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Dark Floral Pumpkin

Maybe you prefer a darker, more dramatic color palette for your Thanksgiving décor. If so, try painting a faux pumpkin with moody florals.

Get the tutorial at Hunted Interior.

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Thanksgiving Mason Jar

Thanksgiving really is the time to be "full" of thanks, which makes this Mason jar craft all too perfect. Dress it up in plenty of gold details and a bundle of wheat to give it that fall look.

Get the tutorial at The Country Chic Cottage.

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Indian Corn Wreath

There are basically limitless ways to make a wreath, but here's one you might not have thought of: Indian corn. Gather up some cobs and turn them into a front door masterpiece that's ideal for the season.

Get the tutorial at Chatfield Court.

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Pumpkin Topiary

To make this easy DIY, all you need is a garden urn, a couple faux pumpkins, a grapevine wreath, and some eucalyptus branches. It'll top off your Thanksgiving front porch in no time.

Get the tutorial at Inspiration for Moms.

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Pampas Grass Fan Wreath

Pampas grass makes for for a stunningly unique Thanksgiving wreath. With fall colors and boho visuals, it'll be a natural, beautiful way to enhance your Thanksgiving décor.

Get the tutorial at Dalla Vita.

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Pumpkin Lanterns

Lanterns tend to get a lot of attention during the winter months, but they deserve to be spotlighted during fall as well. Whether you're setting a Thanksgiving table or looking for something to punch up the top of a dresser, these pumpkin lanterns are the answer.

Get the tutorial at Modern Glam.

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Faux Pumpkin Centerpiece

Sure, it's great to use real flowers on a Thanksgiving table, but there's nothing wrong with making a faux floral bouquet. This DIY centerpiece will last for Thanksgivings to come.

Get the tutorial at Unoriginal Mom.

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Buffalo Check Sign

Who's not into plaid this time of year? Carry the print over to your Thanksgiving decorations. This buffalo check sign is so simple to make and adorable to boot.

Get the tutorial at Wilshire Collections.

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Feather Tea Towel

Whether you're looking for a way to perfect your Thanksgiving table or want some decorations in your kitchen, this stenciled tea towel is the way to go.

Get the tutorial at 1915 House.

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Wheat Wreath

Thanksgiving is associated with harvest time, making wheat an ideal material to use for a wreath. It's a wonderful way to showcase the beauty of fall.

Get the tutorial at Delightfully Noted.