Rustic Fall Centerpiece

This project inspiration uses an oblong wooden box as a base and faux decorative pumpkins and flowers to create a festive and lush display for the season. The tutorial explains how to arrange a fall leaf garland and flowers like mums and zinnias.

Designer: Chloe Crabtree of Celebrate and Decorate
Materials Used:

• Dry floral foam
• Container,
• Fall leaf garland,
• Greening pins,
• Wooden skewers,
• Decorative pumpkins or gourds,
• Fall flowers or bushes

Format: Handmade

Painted Jars for Thanksgiving

This idea shows how to paint and distress glass jars to make a beautiful fall arrangement. Filled with faux fall flowers, these jars are a lovely addition to any Thanksgiving table.

Designer: ane and Sonja of Sustain My Craft Habit
Materials Used:

• Set of 3 1L decorative jars with shoulders,
• Chalky paint in red, burnt orange and deep yellow
• Paintbrush,
• Sandpaper (200grit),
• Faux fall florals,
• Faux lagurus bunches

Format: Handmade

Fall Centerpiece Using Grocery Store Flowers

A beautiful centerpiece can be put together using grocery store flowers and copper canisters. This project shows how everyday items can create a stunning seasonal display with vibrant fall colors.

Designer: Lucy of Craftberry Bush
Materials Used:

• A throw as a tablecloth,
• Painted pumpkin,
• Candle holders,
• Faux flowers,
• Fall-inspired materials

Format: Handmade

Easy & Stylish DIY Modern Farmhouse Wooden Bead Tray

Kate from A Hundred Affections provides a tutorial for a decorative wooden bead tray that is trendy and timeless. While easy to make, it does require time for the glue and stain to dry.

Designer: Kate Landry of A Hundred Affections
Materials Used:

• Pack of large plywood circles (10″),
• Pack of wooden doll pin stands,
• Wood beads,
• E-6000 Glue,
• Clamps,
• Gel stain or paint,
• White craft paint (matte),
• Sprayer sealer,
• Paint brush,
• Rags,
• Latex gloves

Format: Handmade

Inexpensive Rustic Cloche

This cloche is non-breakable and can be made in about 20 minutes using grapevine wire. It’s a versatile decorating piece that looks wonderful with added fairy lights.

Designer: Cindy of County Road 407
Materials Used:

• Cookie jar,
• Wire,
• Grapevine wire,
• Fairy lights,
• Small fall-themed materials that can fit inside the project

Format: Handmade

Mod Podge on Plastic Luminary

Jane and Sonja from Sustain My Craft Habit demonstrate how to create a fall-themed luminary by decoupaging on a plastic container. This budget-friendly decor provides a beautiful glow at night.

Designer: Jane and Sonja of Sustain My Craft Habit
Materials Used:

• Plastic container,
• Napkins,
• Mod Podge,
• Paint brushes,
• Flameless candles,
• Mini iron and parchment paper,
• Twine,
• Dried flowers,
• Scissors

Format: Handmade

Easy Pinecone Centerpiece DIY

This cheap and rustic fall centerpiece can be made in less than 30 minutes using pinecones you can collect on a nature walk. It’s a versatile decoration that can also be used for Christmas or winter.

Designer: Marianne Songbird of Songbird Blog
Materials Used:

• Pinecones in assorted sizes,
• Tray to hold your centerpiece
• Floral oasis (any kind)
• Metal wire and clippers
• Optional: leftover decorations saved from previous centerpieces

Format: Handmade

Mason Jar Pumpkins

You can make DIY painted pumpkin mason jars that are a chic addition to farmhouse fall decor. These can also serve as a unique Thanksgiving centerpiece.

Designer: Stacey of The Soccer Mom Blog
Materials Used:

• Glass mason jars, 3 different sizes with lids
• Americana Decor Chalky Finish Paint in “Heritage” Orange
• Americana Decor Chalky Finish Paint in “Lace”
• DecoArt Americana Acrylic Paint in “Hauser Medium Green”
• Paintbrush
• 3 wine corks
• Glue gun and clear hot glue sticks
• Artificial ivy leaves
• Decorative jute ribbon or twine
• Scissors

Format: Handmade

Simple Thanksgiving Centerpiece

This easy Thanksgiving centerpiece from Emily at The Benson Street can be completed for under $10 and takes less than an hour. It uses a charger plate as a base and features festive fall florals and a mason jar.

Designer: Emily Benson of The Benson Street
Materials Used:

• Charger plate,
• Some fall florals.
• Short and squatty mason jar, 
• Yellow orange flowers,
• Sea glass or beans or any filler,
• Festive yellow orange flowers, 
• Leftover garland

Format: Handmade

Dollar Tree Centerpieces for Fall

This project shows you how to create stunning fall decorations inexpensively, with materials available at Dollar Tree. Supplies include candleholders, coffee beans, and grapevine wreaths.

Designer: Laurie Hise of Passionate Penny Pincher
Materials Used:

• Dollar Tree candles and Dollar Tree candle holders
• Hot glue and coffee beans
• Grapevine wreath
• Berries, burlap ribbon
• Dollar Tree vase
• Dollar Tree candy corn,
• Votive and ribbon
• Burlap pumpkins from Dollar Tree

Format: Handmade

Simple and Affordable DIY Fall Centerpiece

A neutral centerpiece inspired by a fall cloche can be made using a glass cloche, baby boo pumpkins (which you can make from Dollar Tree finds), and wooden beads. The project highlights how you can repurpose existing items in your home to create a beautiful look.

Designer: Crissy of First Day of Home
Materials Used:

• Glass cloche,
• Three-tiered tray,
• Faux Baby Boo Pumpkins,
• Faux gourds,
• Faux painted pumpkins,
• Natural pine cones and acorns,
• Neutral table runner,
• Wooden beads,
• Mercury glass votives

Format: Handmade

Simple Nature Inspired Fall Centerpiece

For a quick, nature-inspired centerpiece, gather amber glass bottles, ceramic squirrels, and faux fall leaves to create a beautiful arrangement in less than 10 minutes.

Designer: Jenn of Clean and Scentsible
Materials Used:

• Cutting board,
• Ceramic squirrels,
• Fall leaves,
• Twinkle lights,
• Amber glass bottles

Format: Handmade

DIY Fall Floral Centerpiece

Ariel from PMQ for two shares an arrangement for a Thanksgiving table with a modern, inverted design. The goal is to create a vibrant arrangement that looks beautiful from all angles.

Designer: Ariel of PMQ for two
Materials Used:

• Bowl, vase, or coupe etc. (anything that is considered a receptacle that you want to place flowers in),
• Flower foam,
• Reindeer moss,
• Tin snips

For the specific arrangement in the post, these are the additional materials:

• Lambs ear spray,
• Anemone in cream
• Hypericum berry spray in two tone,
• Peony spray in marsala wine,
• Mini silk ranunculus spray in pink ceris,
• silk peony spray in mauve pink cream,
• Dusty miller bush in green and gray

Format: Handmade

DIY Fall Centerpiece Terrarium

In about 15 minutes, you can make a customizable fall decoration using a terrarium. A great feature of this project is that you can easily change the decorations inside to match any season.

Designer: Jenn of Clean and Scentsible
Materials Used:

• Terrarium or you can just use a large dough bowl, smaller terrarium, or other container that you already have
• Preserved spanish moss or other filler
• Cork “wood” chips or other natural elements that add a little more texture
• Faux or real pumpkins
• Wheat or other favorite fall finds
• Twinkle lights {TIP: look for ones that have an automatic timer so they’ll go on automatically each evening,
• Faux leaves,
• Wired fall garland (optional)

Format: Handmade

Easy Fall & Thanksgiving Centerpiece

This almost free DIY from Ananda at A Piece Of Rainbow can be made in just 10 minutes using simple, natural materials. It’s a fresh table decoration designed to be long-lasting without using floral foam.

Designer: Ananda of A Piece Of Rainbow
Materials Used:

• Simple wood crate or basket,
• Plastic containers,
• Fresh plant cuttings like leaves, flowers, and/or berries,
• Some pinecones,
• Spanish moss or mixed moss

Format: Handmade