Planning A...Thanksgiving Celebration, Part I

In honor of Thanksgiving this week, we are devoting all our blog posts to ways you can make your Thanksgiving super special! Up first are some fun DIY decorations to get you in that Holiday spirit! For directions, simply click the name under each picture. Most projects will take less than an hour. Part II will be featured on Wednesday.


Display your house number in style with these Gourd House Numbers. Besides numbers, you could put virtually any design on these gourds.


Light the way to your home in style, with these beautiful Autumn Luminarias.


Greet your guests at the door with these stunning Outdoor Bouquets. If you don't have an urn, consider sprucing up an ordinary terracotta pot.


This Feather Wreath could be crafted in virtually any color!


These Cornhusk Votives cast a beautiful glow on any table arrangement.


The traditional symbol of fall's abundance, this Oak-Leaf Cornucopia receives a beautiful makeover with a wreath of gold-leafed oak leaves and acorns.


Perfect for a centerpiece, this Pumpkin Vase is a great way to make use of an ordinary pumpkin.

All images from Martha Stewart. For more great DIY ideas for fall, visit this link.