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Thanksgiving is often centered around turkey, football, and Black Friday.
But it’s also a time to gather the family and spend quality time together.
Family games of cards and flag football can end in fights, but Thanksgiving crafts never do.
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(Young kids can do their own crafts and games alongside the crafting adults.)
Below, we share our favorite Thanksgiving crafts adults will look forward to doing.
They’re easy, budget friendly, and perfect for celebrating the season together.
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Corn Husk Wreath
This stunning corn husk wreathis fairly easy and inexpensive to make.
Finish the look with a wide ribbon.
These name cards are simple yet make a big design impact.
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All you need are tags and stamps to personalize each place setting.
Acorn Wreath
If you love simple, understated decor for Thanksgiving, thisacorn wreath craftis for you.
It’s perfect for dressing up a shelf, a window or a mantel.
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Pumpkin and Acorn Garland
This one’s for adults and kids alike.
Gathered Wreath
This DIY wreathis made from exactly what the name suggestsgathered fall branches and blooms.
A thick, copper-colored ribbon finishes the look.
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All you need is a bundle of it, a wire wreath and hot glue.
Keep it neutral with a burlap ribbon, or add some color with a textured bold ribbon.
Cut the top of the pumpkin, and place fall blooms inside to create an eye-catching centerpiece.
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To get the look, simply tie foraged pinecones to ribbon and tie to each chair.
you could even add a name card to each one to personalize it.
Felt Pie Slice Garland
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Give a nod to you everyone’s favorite Thanksgiving dessertpie.
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The rustic miniature stars and copper colored ribbon add a monochromatic look tothis rustic garland.
It matches any color palette, and it’s something you’ll want to keep up all year long.
Whatever route you take, you could’t go wrong with a classicDIY pinecone wreathlike this one.
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Succulent Pumpkins
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Bring the outside in this Thanksgiving with a live centerpiece.
Colorful Gourd Wreath
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This nontraditional wreath will surely brighten up your Thanksgiving celebration.
Simply paint mini faux pumpkins and gourds in your favorite color palette, and glue to a wreath form.
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Place it on your front door, or use as a table centerpiece.
Scented Flannel Pumpkins
What’s better than fall decor?
Fall decor that smells like fall.
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They make great party favors that any guest would love.
Stuff it with filling or beans, then pull the thread tighter to closet it.
Glue a stick to the top.
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Place a few in a bowl or one at each place setting for a polished look.
The colorful feathers add a whimsical feel to the tablescape.
This outdoor table setting features paper wheat at each place setting for a fall-inspired addition.
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Make thisThanksgiving garland, and hang it on your mantel, dining room table or across a window.
Save the scraps and trim them into small leaf shapes.
Glue them to a wreath form to make a cute wreath you’re free to hang anywhere.
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Adapt the design using your favorite fall flowers for a personalized look.
Elegant Magnolia Wreath
Faux flowers look stunning on a wreath and will last for several seasons.
The beautiful white magnolias stand out against the natural grapevine wreath and mini pumpkins.
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And, it’s an elegant way to welcome guests.
To recreate it, buy a plain wreath, floral wire, fake mini pumpkins, and faux flowers.
The secret material forthis DIYis nail polish, so get out your nail polish collection and start marbling.
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This cottage-style shed gets a fall makeover with matchingeasy, DIY fall wreathsand collection of pumpkins and potted plants.
Dip them in a variety of colors to bring your table to life.
Shopping for the accents to make this vignette could even be a part of the craft.
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Embellish with rosemary or thyme sprigs, eucalyptus leaves, or fall leaves.
Give it a rustic theme by using kraft paper and a label maker to punch in out your message.
And, make it sentimental by adding the kids' handprints to resemble a turkey.
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