Easy Thanksgiving Decorations

It's the Holiday Season! Although most stores, radio stations, and commercials are jumping the gun on celebrating Christmas, there still is Thanksgiving to prepare for. In order to get in the Thanksgiving spirit decorating is a must. I have some creative, yet inexpensive ideas to make festive fall decorations that will be perfect to display at your Thanksgiving dinner.

When you think of Thanksgiving you think of food. And that is exactly what we are going to use to turn normal candles into unique lighting displays. For these projects I will be using: corn kernels, cranberries, and beans (pinto, garbanzo, lentils).

1. Bean Bands

This project is easy and creative and can add a decorative touch to any candle. First take your dried beans. You can use any kind you want or mix and match to give variety. Take your candle and draw a border with a pencil. The border should be about 1 to 2 inches thick for smaller candles and 3 to 4 inches for larger candles. make sure the border is drawn all the way around the candle. (photo: Google images)

Next, take your hot glue gun and cover an area inside the border. Take a handful of seeds and press firmly against the glue until beans set. Repeat around the predetermined border.

Do this on a variety of candles ranging in different colors and sizes. Another cute idea is to do the process to pumpkins to add to the table scape.

2. Corn Candles

This next project is incredibly easy. First you'll need clear candle holders. These can be found at the dollar store or any store and are relatively inexpensive. Take corn kernels and place at bottom of candle holder. Next add candle and scatter the rest of the corn kernels until they are half way up the candle.

This method is incredibly easy and very cute adding to the harvest theme of your Thanksgiving dinner.(photo:Google images)

3. Cranberry Candles

The next candle idea is similar to the corn kernels. Take a clear candle holder. Place cranberries in the holder and add candle. Fill the rest of the candle holder up with remaining cranberries, about halfway.(photo:Google images)

This idea can also be used in vases with water and floating candles as the cranberries float. To make an interesting centerpiece alternate small and large vases and candle holders along with the candles to add dimension.

These easy and inexpensive tips will make your Thanksgiving dinner a hit and will save you money!