Thanksgiving is usually centered around turkey, football, and Black Friday. But it’s also a time for family to gather and spend quality time together. While family games can sometimes end in fights, Thanksgiving crafts never do. Crafts that are interesting for adults are a great family activity and can get your home ready for the season. Young kids can do their own crafts and games alongside adults.
Now, let’s share our favorite Thanksgiving crafts that adults will look forward to doing. They are easy, budget friendly, and perfect for celebrating the season together. 01 of 40 – Beechnut Husk Wreath by Finding Lovely. This is a great option for indoors or outdoors. Dress up a fireplace mantel or hang it on your front door to welcome guests. The best part is you can find these husks in your yard after they fall from a beechnut tree and they resemble blooms. 02 of 40 – Corn Husk Wreath by Finding Lovely. This stunning wreath is fairly easy and inexpensive to make. You can purchase corn husks online (often sold for tamales) and use hot glue to attach them to a straw wreath. Finish with a wide ribbon. 03 of 40 – DIY Name Cards by Design by Bronte Athearn for Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Veronica Crawford. For a vintage look, attach name cards to thrift store glasses. These are simple yet make a big design impact. All you need are tags and stamps to personalize each place setting. 04 of 40 – Acorn Wreath by Finding Lovely. If you love simple, understated decor for Thanksgiving, this acorn wreath craft is for you. Collect acorns from your yard and put them together in a wreath with just a few materials. Perfect for dressing up a shelf, window or mantel. 05 of 40 – Pumpkin and Acorn Garland by Finding Lovely. This is for adults and kids alike. If you have scrap felt material, you can make this garland quickly and easily. Your kids will love it in their room or you can hang it on your mantel for a festive touch all season. 06 of 40 – Gathered Wreath by Finding Lovely. This DIY wreath is made from fall branches and blooms. Inspired by nature, it’s the perfect Thanksgiving wreath to welcome guests. Finish with a thick, copper-colored ribbon. 07 of 40 – Simple Painted Pumpkins by Finding Lovely. You don’t need to be an artist to spruce up your pumpkins with paint. Draw lines to create a buffalo check pattern and pair with solid ones for cute Thanksgiving or outdoor decor. 08 of 40 – Pampas Grass Wreath by Finding Lovely. This DIY wreath is a perfect combination of minimalism and fall decor. If you live in an area with abundant pampas grass, it’s a fairly easy craft.Looking to add a personal touch to your Thanksgiving celebration? Here are 40 DIY crafts for adults that are perfect for the holiday season. Start with a bundle of it, a wire wreath, and hot glue to create a beautiful decoration. You can opt for a neutral look with a burlap ribbon or add some color with a textured bold ribbon. For a high-end, designer look on a budget, consider a stunning papier mâché pumpkin centerpiece. Find these pumpkins at your local craft store, paint them in your favorite fall colors, and fill them with fall blooms for an eye-catching centerpiece. Decorating chairs might not be the first thing that comes to mind, but it can make a big impact on your Thanksgiving decor. Tie foraged pinecones to ribbon and attach them to each chair, even adding a name card for a personalized touch. Give a nod to everyone’s favorite Thanksgiving dessert with a felt pie slice garland. This craft is easy to make and can be a fun family activity. All you need are felts of various colors, scissors, glue, and twine to hang them. When thinking of Thanksgiving and fall, earth-toned decor like a simple pinecone garland comes to mind. Add a rustic touch with miniature stars and copper ribbon for a monochromatic look that matches any color palette. Wreaths are versatile and can be used to welcome guests, decorate a window, or even as a mantel decoration. For Thanksgiving, you can create a centerpiece by placing a wreath flat on the table and filling the middle with a dish or other decorative pieces. Bring the outside in with a live centerpiece this Thanksgiving. Add a variety of pumpkins to the table and fill them with low-maintenance succulents for a look that can be enjoyed all season long. Personalize each place setting with a pumpkin place card to make your guests feel welcome. Cut three pieces of orange paper into circles, glue them together to resemble pumpkins, and add brown paper for the stem. Print or handwrite each guest’s name for a personal touch. Brighten up your Thanksgiving celebration with a nontraditional wreath. This colorful gourd wreath is sure to add a festive flair to your gathering.
Enhance your Thanksgiving celebration with these 40 DIY crafts perfect for adults. Start by painting mini faux pumpkins and gourds in your favorite colors and gluing them to a wreath form for a festive front door decoration or table centerpiece.
18/40: Scented Flannel Pumpkins – Bring the essence of fall into your home with these adorable flannel pumpkins filled with autumnal scents like cinnamon and pumpkin spice. They double as Thanksgiving place setting decor and delightful party favors. 19/40: Upcycled Sweater Pumpkins – Fabric pumpkins are a sustainable and cozy way to decorate for Thanksgiving. Made from old chunky sweaters and sticks, they add warmth and a welcoming touch to your home. 20/40: Faux Pumpkin Centerpiece – For a lasting DIY look, opt for faux pumpkins that require only a one-time carving and painting session, ensuring a timeless centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table. 21/40: Turkey Place Card Holder – Craft acorn turkey place card holders that will charm both adults and children. Gather acorns, pinecones, bright red leaves, and use hot glue to create these charming Thanksgiving table decorations. 22/40: Velvet Pumpkins – Add a touch of luxury and comfort to your table with velvet pumpkins. Sew a circle of velvet, stuff it with filling or beans, and glue a stick to the top for a polished and cozy look. 23/40: Small Wheat Wreaths – Decorate your windows with elegant small wheat wreaths that add a striking design element without obstructing the view. Craft them with decorative wheat rounds available at craft stores or online. 24/40: Kids’ Table Craft – Excite the little ones with a turkey craft made of paper and felt feathers. The vibrant feathers create a whimsical atmosphere at the kids’ table. 25/40: Wheat Paper Decor – Elevate your outdoor table setting with paper wheat decor. Fold paper accordion-style, cut into wheat stalk shapes, and attach to wooden dowels for a fall-inspired touch.Looking for creative Thanksgiving projects? Here are 40 DIY crafts for adults that you’ll love to try.
**DIY Thanksgiving Garland**: Felt is an excellent material for Thanksgiving decor. It lasts for years and adds a cozy texture to your space. Create this Thanksgiving garland and hang it on your mantel, dining room table, or across a window.
**Felt Leaf Wreath**: If you’ve made other felt decor for Thanksgiving or fall, save the scraps. Trim them into small leaf shapes and glue them to a wreath form for a cute wreath you can hang anywhere.
**Leaf Napkin Ring**: This beautiful leaf-shaped napkin ring looks like it’s from a designer store but is easy to make and budget-friendly. Bend jewelry wire into a leaf-like shape with pliers and place around your napkins to add an elegant look to your Thanksgiving table.
**Fall Flower Garland**: Decorate your mantel with a festive boho-style garland. Adapt the design using your favorite fall flowers for a personalized look.
**Boho-Style Fall Wreath**: Dried fruit is a fall staple. We love this boho-style wreath adorned with dried grapefruit slices, spruced up with gold leaf and fall florals on a gold bicycle wheel wreath.
**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, making it an elegant way to welcome guests.
**DIY Marbled Pumpkins**: This may look like a difficult DIY, but you can create this look with materials you already have on hand. The secret material for this DIY is nail polish, so get out your nail polish collection and start marbling.
**Wood Ring Vases**: Subtle, minimalistic decor ideas can make a big design impact. These DIY wood ring vases will help make your Thanksgiving table complete if you appreciate stylish pieces with less is more.
**Dried Fall Wreath**: Don’t forget about your backyard when it comes to decorating for Thanksgiving and fall. This cottage-style shed gets a fall makeover with matching easy, DIY fall wreaths and a collection of pumpkins and potted plants.
**Dip-Paint Pumpkins**: If you have leftover paint from a DIY project, dip painting pumpkins is a budget-friendly and easy way to spruce up your Thanksgiving table spread. Dip them in a variety of colors to bring your table to life.
**Mandarin Tower**: Use fresh mandarins to create a colorful DIY centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table, like this DIY project.
Looking for creative Thanksgiving projects for adults? Here are 40 DIY crafts you’ll love to try:
1. Mandarin Towers with Eucalyptus: Pair mandarin towers with fresh eucalyptus for a festive look that’s perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s tables. 2. DIY Harvest Signs: Welcome guests with fall-themed garden signs. These DIY wooden signs are easy to make with basic woodworking skills or can be purchased in basic shapes from a local craft store. 3. Tiered Thanksgiving Centerpiece: For non-crafters, this centerpiece can be entirely thrifted. Gather fall foliage and Thanksgiving knickknacks to arrange on a tiered tray for a lovely centerpiece. 4. Chalk Board Place Tags: Create simple DIY placeholders with mini personalized chalkboard name tags. Enhance them with rosemary, thyme sprigs, eucalyptus leaves, or fall leaves. 5. Handmade Cards for Gratitude: Show gratitude with a handmade card. Use kraft paper and a label maker for a rustic theme, and add kids’ handprints to create a turkey silhouette. 6. Felt Leaf Wall Hanging: From A Beautiful Mess, create a minimalist wall hanging to decorate above a sideboard.