Easy DIYs For Your Thanksgiving Table

Last week I shared this as a guest post, but I also wanted to share all the details on my site as well.

So here are a couple of easy, inexpensive DIYs to glam up your Thanksgiving table.  And if you've been reading for awhile (thank you) it's no surprise that gold, glitter and leopard will be part of this year's thankful table :)

The first DIY is this gold, glitter table runner.  It always seems as though I can never find a table runner to fit my style.  So after several unsuccessful attempts to find one that I liked enough to purchase, I decided to make my own. 

 

I love Target's $1 wrapping paper!  It's the perfect size to use in the middle of a table.  I found this brown polka dot paper which I really liked but felt it needed a little something.  So using a gel adhesive with a round sponge applicator and gold glitter, I was able to transform it into a chic table runner.  *tip - If you want to reuse your runner, you can go to the hardware store and have an inexpensive, clear laminate piece cut to protect it from drinks, etc.

 

 

Next up are these gold leaf place cards.  I wanted to add a special touch to my place setting and I think these hit the mark.

 

A couple of weeks ago, I took my family on a scavenger hunt for leaves.  We decided on these big maple leaves, so we collected about 10 and I pressed them in a book for about 2 weeks.  Next I pulled them out and added a quick coat of gold metallic spray paint.  For the names, I used clear laser labels.  Once I found a font I liked I simply printed and cut out each name and stuck it to the leaf.  I considered writing the names with a sharpie, but my handwriting is not the best, so this worked better for me.

 

In addition to my DIYs, I finished off this table with animal print ribbon, candles, and some fresh flowers.  I love how simple it is, and it is really pretty at night when all the gold and glitter shimmers in the dim lights.  Looking forward to sitting here with my family in only a few short days!

 

Hope you all have a great day!

In case the gold bug has not bitten you, here is my much different Thanksgiving tablescape from last year.  The link below the picture will get you to the full post. 

Thanksgiving table 2012

{sharing here: the blissful bee}