Simple Yet Impressive DIY Thanksgiving Centerpieces

Thanksgiving centerpieces don't need to be elaborate or expensive. Even the most novice crafter can DIY one of these beautiful, impressive centerpieces for the table this year without breaking the bank.

Easy Thanksgiving Centerpiece

You can create this easy Thanksgiving centerpiece minutes before the first guests arrive. Shop for supplies ahead of time at the craft store, or just check out what nature has to offer right outside your door.

Flowerless Thanksgiving Centerpiece

This work of art is inspired by Renaissance-era still life, but don't worry: You don't need to be a professional artist to pull it off. Buy the supplies for this simple flowerless centerpiece at the grocery store or the farmers' market. Since most of the supplies are edible, nothing will go to waste after the meal.

Succulent-Filled Cornucopia

Put a modern spin on the usual cornucopia by filling it with trendy succulent plants. When Thanksgiving is over, you can repurpose the easy-to-care-for succulents in planters around the house.

Easy and Elegant Centerpiece

Pay tribute to the fall season than with an elegant arrangement that features apples and pears. Designer and blogger Jillee painted a few of the fruits with gold paint for a classic look, but painting is totally optional if you're short on time.

Roses, Mums & Broom Cob in a Pumpkin "Vase"

Upcycle those Halloween gourds into an unexpected pumpkin vase that holds your favorite fall blooms. Designer Jenny Hobick recommends pairing flowers with greenery that will drape downward to create fullness like the wheat stems do here.

Five-Minute Centerpiece

Designer and blogger Julie Blanner encourages backyard foraging for this simple yet elegant centerpiece. She also recommends using your least expensive supplies as a filler, then layering other more expensive items on top.

Natural Thanksgiving Centerpiece

Skip the craft store and instead pop into the yard for everything you need to make this natural centerpiece. Designer Lindsey Johnson recommends piling this centerpiece with your favorite fall bounty — as long as the centerpiece isn't so tall that guests can't see one another.

Easy Fall Centerpiece

The idea behind this fall centerpiece is to use items you already have around your home. This is a great way to incorporate flowers into your centerpiece, even if you don't have any professional floral skills.

Simple Farmhouse Fall Centerpiece

You can unveil this pretty farmhouse-inspired centerpiece on Thanksgiving Day, or DIY now and enjoy it throughout the entire fall season. The style lends itself to both casual family dinners as well as special occasions.

First Photo: Julie Blanner