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Simple & Pretty Thanksgiving Candle Ideas

By Manuela Williams

DIY Thanksgiving Candle Displays.

There are so many ways to make your home look lovely for Thanksgiving. I personally love to use candles because they’re inexpensive and can be used over and over again just by making a few easy changes. So this year, make your Thanksgiving table or buffet more festive with these 15 Gorgeous Thanksgiving Candle Ideas!

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Here are 15 simple and pretty ideas for incorporating candles into your Thanksgiving décor!

15 Pretty DIY Thanksgiving Candle Ideas

When it comes to decorating, candles are a must. They not only smell great, but they are also look lovely too, as you will see from these DIY Thanksgiving candle ideas! Here are a few tips to consider when dealing with candles:

  • Never leave candles burning when you aren’t there to watch them. Unattended candles can cause a fire or hurt a pet or kiddo. When you leave the space, be sure to put them out to avoid any accidents.
  • Try to stick with one or two scents throughout your home. Nothing is worse than walking into a home and getting hit with an overpowering aroma. If you use one or two scents that compliment each other it won’t be as overwhelming as using several scents.
  • Add candles throughout your home. Bedrooms, dining rooms, bathrooms, and family rooms can all benefit from candles. Even if you have zero desire to light them, they are gorgeous as décor.

1. DIY Candle Centerpiece

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Alternate mini pumpkins and candles on a long platter or board like Sophia’s Décor did.

2. DIY Pumpkin Candleholders

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These DIY pumpkin candleholders from Bluebirdkisses can be painted, or you can leave them natural.

3. Pinecone Candle Centerpiece

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Place pinecones around a candle for a fun and festive look like in this example from The Polkadot Project.

4. Paper Wrapped Candles

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Learn how to make these fall paper candle wraps for candles like the Country Chic Cottage shows us.

5. Dollar Store Hurricane

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These DIY dollar store hurricane candle holders with leaves are adorable! 320 Sycamore did a lovely job on them.

6. Cinnamon Stick Candle Idea

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Wrap a candle with cinnamon sticks like Confessions of a Plate Addict did.

7. Twig Candle Decor Idea

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Wrap a candle with twigs from your yard as Domestically Blissful does. It’s beautiful and rustic!

8. Apple Tea Light Candles

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Create Play Travel went all out and decorated with these stylish apple tea light candles.

9. Autumn Candle Centerpiece

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This stunning centerpiece from Jenna Burger Design can be made in just 5 minutes!

10. Pumpkin Candle Holder

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This pumpkin candle holder from Stephanie Lynn is gorgeous and easy to make.

11. Gourd Votive Candle Holders

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Get creative by using gourds to hold candles. EEP did a lovely job and they look so festive.

12. Pinecone Wreath Candle Holder

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Use a simple pinecone wreath and place a candle in it. So pretty and elegant! The Frugal Homemaker has all sorts of fun fall ideas like this one.

13. Inexpensive Rustic Thanksgiving Candle Holder

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This adorable rustic candleholder from Passionate Penny Pincher is very inexpensive and easy to make!

14. Candle Centerpiece

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I love how A Pumpkin and A Princess made this enchanting fall candle centerpiece. It’s lovely and easy to make!

15. Birch Bark Candles

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Sand & Sisal created such gorgeous birch bark candles!

I hope these ideas have given you some inspiration for your own Thanksgiving centerpiece candle displays!

What do you usually do for your Thanksgiving table centerpiece?

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Simple & Pretty Thanksgiving Candle Ideas- Make your Thanksgiving table or buffet more festive on a budget with these 15 gorgeous DIY Thanksgiving candle display ideas! | #Thanksgiving #diyCandles #DIY #ThanksgivingCrafts #ACultivatedNest

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Comments

  1. Richella at Imparting Grace says

    November 20, 2013 at 7:09 am

    I love these, Manuela! Thanks for sharing such a great collection. I pinned this!

  2. jennifer says

    November 20, 2013 at 7:16 am

    Wonderful ideas you have shared! Thank you so much as I was needing a little inspiration for our own thanksgiving table.

    Happy Wednesday!

  3. Theresa H. Roach says

    November 20, 2013 at 7:27 am

    Great ideas, simple enough for me:) I love the ones using leaves, I have plenty of those! Have a blessed day Manuela, BIG HUGS!

  4. Brenda Nuland says

    November 20, 2013 at 8:21 am

    These ideas are wonderful. I love a few that are so simple!

    I saw one in a magazine recently where the candle was sitting on a base of candy corn, such a cute idea for an autumn party.

  5. Penny @ The Comforts of Home says

    November 20, 2013 at 11:09 am

    These are some great ideas! Thanks!

  6. Carol says

    November 20, 2013 at 11:33 am

    So many fun ideas for candles. I still haven’t decided what dishes to use, much less what the table setting will be.

  7. Alana says

    November 20, 2013 at 1:52 pm

    So many great ideas! Love all the inspiration 🙂

  8. Glenda says

    November 20, 2013 at 3:43 pm

    Pretty and easy to make – Thanks for sharing.
    I ran across a bundle of cinnamon sticks recently that I bought years ago to put around some candles and never got around to doing. :/

  9. Melanie says

    November 20, 2013 at 8:17 pm

    Pretty ideas – I’ve done the acorn one and the layered beans one, too.

  10. Andrea at Opulent Cottage says

    November 20, 2013 at 8:30 pm

    I love all of these, I wish I had room for every one! Our plans have changed so many times, but now it’s just the three of us this year. I still hope to set a pretty table though! I have great plans for holiday leftovers too 🙂 What are you all up to Thanksgiving Day?

  11. Carol Hardin says

    November 21, 2013 at 3:53 am

    Beautiful and adorable Thanksgiving ideas. I liked your idea of using candles into Thanksgiving decoration. I would love to incorporate this idea in my home decoration. You have inspired me to get my home decoration. Thanks for such inspiring ideas.

  12. Leann says

    November 21, 2013 at 10:12 am

    Ohh..ahhh…love the Indian corn and pine cone ideas!!

    Thanks Manuela

  13. Kathleen Grace says

    November 21, 2013 at 11:30 am

    When days get dark and fall and winter winds start to blow, out come my candles. These are beautiful ideas to make them really stand out!

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