Thanksgiving Dinner Party Decorating Ideas

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45+ Best Thanksgiving Table Décor Ideas to Wow All Your Guests

There are so many cute crafty ideas to try.

Sugar & Charm

Ree Drummond takes her Thanksgiving food very seriously—especially the Thanksgiving sides. (Raise your hand if you, too, enjoy your favorite side dishes even more than the turkey.) With so many delicious options to choose from on the dinner table, you may have mashed potatoes, turkey, and all those gorgeous Thanksgiving pies on your mind all November long.

But there's something else on the table that matters just as much as food: your Thanksgiving table décor. Every hostess knows that a gorgeous, carefully set table can actually elevate the meal you serve on top of it—and there's no meal more important than Thanksgiving dinner. Designing a stunning DIY Thanksgiving centerpiece, assembling cute autumn-inspired place cards, creating a few pumpkin crafts, and using fancy napkin rings as part of your Thanksgiving traditions can transform the entire feel of the dinner. Think about it: These touches will add charm, sophistication, and visual interest to what might otherwise be indistinguishable from an elevated dinner spread.

Luckily, you'll find tons of beautiful and easy Thanksgiving table setting ideas here to inspire your holiday dinner in 2021. These festive crafts come together quickly (some in a matter of minutes), and most importantly, they're inexpensive—meaning you don't have to worry about blowing your entire budget on Thanksgiving decorations. How's that for something to be thankful for?

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Kraft Paper Table Setting

If you're a particularly crafty person, you'll love this idea for a table runner made out of kraft paper. When your guest lifts their place, they'll discover a personalized message of gratitude for them under it!

Get the tutorial at Home Made by Carmona.

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Gratitude Leaves

Here's a super speedy craft that will instantly transform your table. Using leaves right from your yard, write all the things you're thankful for on each one and then spread them over the table.

Get the tutorial at Alice & Lois.

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DIY Thanksgiving Themed Plates

If you have a Silhouette machine, you can make these serving plates using vinyl letters. So clever!

Get the tutorial at DIY Beautify.

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White and Green Table

Set a welcoming atmosphere using soft hues, touches of rose gold, and plenty of greenery. Candles add to the relaxing ambience.

Get the tutorial at Rooms for Rent.

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DIY Leather Napkin Rings

Spruce up your table settings with this simple craft. These leather napkin rings are great because you can use them for every holiday gathering.

Get the tutorial at The Merrythought.

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Pink and Gold Accents

Prefer things more on the playful side? Take a page from this blogger's pretty Thanksgiving table design and use pink and gold accents instead of more traditional color schemes.

Get the tutorial at Randi Garrett Design.

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Foraged Table Setting

Put together a charming table decoration with items from your backyard. Flowers, greenery, pine cones, and more will do the trick!

Get the tutorial at DIY in PDX.

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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Table Setting

Give the kids' table its own fun makeover with this creative idea inspired by the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.

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Personalized Pie Place Card

Here's something that will get the party started: mini pie place cards! Who wouldn't want to kick dinner off with a little dessert?

Get the tutorial at The Merrythought.

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Colorful Paper Centerpiece

This simple centerpiece is basically a long branch with painted leaves. A color palette consisting of turquoise, burgundy, orange, and gold feels very on-theme.

Get the tutorial at Design Improvised.

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Floral Place Cards

Not only do these sweet bouquets work as place cards, but they also act as décor—and they can even stand in for bigger, more expensive centerpieces. A money-saving hack and adorable DIY all in one? Yes, please.

Get the tutorial at Lovely Indeed.

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DIY Tablecloth

Personalize the backdrop for your Thanksgiving meal using this tutorial. All you need is iron-on craft vinyl and a canvas drop cloth to get started.

Get the tutorial at The Craft Patch Blog.

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Disco Thanksgiving Décor

Not all autumnal tablescapes have to be brown, orange, and red, you know. This one's practically bursting with vibrant colors.

Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.

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Mint Table Setting

Soft greens lend an earthy, natural tone to this stunning table. That candle-filled centerpiece, meanwhile, adds light and sparkle.

Get the tutorial at Fashionable Hostess.

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'Grateful' Journal Setting

A few small composition notebooks, some decorative paper, and gold leather cording are nearly all of the materials you'll need to bring these meaningful journals to life. They double as take-home gifts for all of your guests.

Get the tutorial at Polka Dot Chair.

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Corn Husk Place Card

Corn gets tons of love around Thanksgiving, but the husk? Not so much. In these inspired place cards, however, it's given the starring role.

Get the tutorial at Design Improvised.

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'I Am Thankful For' Place Cards

Upgrade your Thanksgiving table with these adorable miniature clipboards. Each one features a place to write your guests' names and a place for them to jot down a few things for which they're thankful this year.

Get the tutorial at Sarah Hearts.

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Gourd Runner

Gourds of different shapes and sizes make up the base for this colorful runner. A few spray-painted ears of corn add texture, and cactus leaves impart a spunky, modern vibe.

Get the tutorial at Sugar & Cloth.

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Resin Place Cards

Pro tip: Make an entire alphabet of these gorgeous resin place cards, then reuse them year after year! Or—if you're willing to let go of them—give them to your guests to take home as favors.

Get the tutorial at Lovely Indeed.

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Garland Runner

Faux flowers and plants are a big help when it comes to dressing up any table, but they're particularly useful around Thanksgiving when fresh blooms can be a little harder to source. Here, a craft garland decorated with pine cones and faux berries makes for a perfect runner and centerpiece all in one.

Get the tutorial at Inspired by Charm.

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Stamped Table Setting

To bring this adorable pumpkin place card to life, you'll just have to stamp a pumpkin shape several times onto a piece of cardstock, then color each of the resulting images in. Finally, you'll fold the shapes to make them "3-D"—like the pumpkin you see here!

Get the tutorial at The Craft Patch Blog.

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Evergreen Table Setting

White pumpkins and evergreen boughs decorate this simple but incredibly lovely table. It's the perfect mix of early winter and late fall.

Get the tutorial at Fashionable Hostess.

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Feather Place Cards

Letter stickers immediately liven up a craft feather—and provide an easy way for each guest to find his or her seat.

Get the tutorial at Design Improvised.

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Neutral Tablescape

Golds and whites pair beautifully in this unexpectedly minimalist tablescape. A dark, moody runner keeps the otherwise light and airy vignette grounded.

Get the tutorial at Lemon Thistle.

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Personalized Tag Table Setting

A simple gift tag emblazoned with a foil alphabet sticker makes for a bold, inviting setting. Tie it to a napkin using a piece of baker's twine.

Get the tutorial at Inspired by Charm.

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Thanksgiving Utensil Holders

These utensil holders are an easy way to add a spirit of gratitude to your table before a single word is even spoken. There are two tutorials offered: one for a pouch that holds the silverware and napkin, and the other for a wrap that goes around the silverware and napkin.

Get the tutorial at The Craft Patch Blog.

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DIY Cork Place Mats

These place mats look like they couldn't possibly be homemade, but they are! Use a craft knife to cut just about any shape from a few cork squares.

Get the tutorial at Inspired by Charm.

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DIY Gold Table Runner

Not only does it look lovely, but a paper table runner is also a far more practical alternative to a traditional tablecloth. It's inexpensive, it makes cleanup way, way easier, and you can have fun decorating it however you'd like.

Get the tutorial at Design Improvised.

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Wine-Inspired Table Setting

There's something so special about the colors of wine country—rich purples, deep pinks, and muted greens. This elegant palette also features burlap and eucalyptus.

Get the tutorial at Two Ladies and a Chair.

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Rosemary Table Setting

If you're looking for a setting idea that's simple, affordable, and seasonally appropriate, look no further than this one. Rosemary not only looks lovely sitting on top of this napkin, but it also boasts a wonderful fragrance.

Get the tutorial at The House of Wood.

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