It’s that time of year to give thanks and eat lots of delicious food – Thanksgiving. If you are hosting for the holidays and want to wow your guests with your handmade Thanksgiving table decor keep reading. This post will give you a step by step tutorial to make a DIY Thanksgiving centerpiece box.
Making your own thanksgiving centerpiece will not only be fun and cost effective, but it is also a great way to personalize your Thanksgiving table decor. No matter what your crafting skill level is, you can customize this wooden centerpiece box to be as simple or intricate as you want it to be.
Supplies needed to make this DIY Thanksgiving centerpiece box
Here are all of the supplies you need to make the wooden centerpiece box to add to your Thanksgiving table decor.
- Wooden box
- Paint
- Paint brushes
- Painter’s tape
- Letter stencils
- Items to put in your box (Ex. Leaves, candles, pinecones, etc.)
Tips when buying your DIY centerpiece box supplies
When buying your craft supplies, there are a few things you’ll want to keep in mind.
Tip #1: Keep the size of your Thanksgiving table in mind
The first tip when selecting your wooden centerpiece box is to keep the Thanksgiving table in mind. The shape and size of the table will impact how large you want your centerpiece box to be. For example, a long rectangular table may be best with a long rectangular centerpiece box where as a circular table would look best with a square box.
If your table is large enough, you could even make a couple of smaller centerpiece boxes for your Thanksgiving table decor.
Tip #2: Plan out what you want to fill your centerpiece box with
Another thing to keep in mind when selecting a centerpiece box is to plan out what you want to fill it with when it’s done. For example, if you already have a specific candle you want to put in the box, make sure to get a box big enough to fit it.
How to make a DIY Thanksgiving centerpiece box for your Thanksgiving table decor
Let’s get into the steps to make this wooden centerpiece box for your Thanksgiving table.
1. Paint the centerpiece box
The first step to make a DIY Thanksgiving centerpiece is to paint your wooden box. Choose a paint color based on your preference and the other items in your Thanksgiving table decor. I selected a dark red and brown to add variety to our orange table cloth and gray plates.
Apply a coat of paint to the entire box, including the inside. After setting it aside to dry, apply a second coat if needed.
You can stop here, or you can use a dry brush painting techniques to achieve the rustic look in the photo. To do this, use a clean and dry paintbrush. Then using the tip of the brush, run a different color paint over the surface of the box. Add paint until you achieve the look you want and set the box aside to dry.
In the photo, we used a red barn base and added chocolate brown using the dry brushing technique.
2. Paint “Thankful” on the box
The next step to make this DIY Thanksgiving centerpiece box is to add the word “Thankful” on to the side. You can also choose any other word that you want – or for a more personalize touch you could add your family’s last name. Regardless of what you want to say, the technique will remain the same.
Take your letter stencils and spell out your desired word. Choose the side of the box you want to add the word to. Use painter’s tape to hold the letter stencils in place. To get the best results, you want the stencils to be as tight to the surface as possible.
Next, paint over the stencil in your desired color. In the photo, we used bronze.
Then remove your stencils while the paint is still wet. Use a small paint brush to make any touch ups as needed. After, set aside the box to dry again.
3. Fill the box with festive items
The last step to make this DIY Thanksgiving centerpiece box is to fill it with festive items. Ideas to fill your box:
- Candles (Using fake candles can be a good way to avoid a fire hazard)
- Leaves
- Pinecones
- Pumpkins
- Gourds and squash
- Acorns
- Flowers
Once your DIY Thanksgiving centerpiece box is full, you are ready to add it to your Thanksgiving table decor.
Comment below if you try out this craft and let us know how it turns out!