Fall is quite possibly our favourite season here at Dollars & Cents! The trees are rich with autumn colours, scarves and boots are out of the closet, and there’s always a great excuse to cozy up on a cold fall night with family and loved ones at home. Hosting a thanksgiving dinner this weekend? Any good host knows decor is an important piece to the thanksgiving experience. Adding a bit of fall flare to your home doesn’t have to break the bank if you’re willing to get a bit creative. Here are 5 easy do-it-yourself ideas we’ve come up with that are simple and affordable. Most of these craft supplies you can find right here in store.

Glitter Pumpkins

Hate carving pumpkins? What about bedazzling them with your favourite glitter? Cover a mini pumpkin with clear ahesive, and dust in sparkles of various fall colours. For a bigger impact, try using a larger pumpkin or a metallic spray paint such as gold or silver to really add a “wow” factor.

Thankful Jar

A great way to remind everyone the purpose of this holiday is creating a “thankful jar”. Each person in the family writes down things they are thankful for on a note to be placed in the jar. Read them at the dinner table or save them for special occasions in future. To create, decorate an old mason jar with craft paper or your favourite creative pen. 

Marquee Letters

These are all rage right now. Piece together a few marquee letters throughout the home or on you mantle. Choose simple words like “fall” or “thanks” that will be easy to display in various areas. Or choose the letter of your family’s last name to enjoy as decor all year round.

Mason Jar Flowers

Pick up some of your favourite fall coloured flowers to separte into various mason jars throughout the house. Try adding burlap or lace aroun the mason jar to add a bit more texture to the jar. These are perfect for thanksgiving dinner tables.

Mini Pumpkin Place Cards

Jazz up your thanksgiving dinner with mini-pumpkin place cards. Slice a small incision into the stem and simply insert your cardstock pieces in place. You can use painted pumpkins or an assortment of pumpkin colours for a more rustic look.