Craft A Unique Thanksgiving-Inspired Centerpiece Using These Dollar Tree Finds

On a tight budget for Thanksgiving? You can still decorate your table with a gorgeous centerpiece. Dollar Tree has several cute fall-themed pieces that come together into a unique display. The BlessedColette TikTok account pulls it all together onto a decorative tray that anchors your Turkey Day tablescape. She inserts battery-powered candles into the tops of three faux gourds, adds some fall florals, and arranges other fall items on a vintage tray. You can easily customize it based on the fall items you love, and it's a simple Thanksgiving decoration that you can easily do last minute.

The DIYer used a vintage tray she already had. If you don't have a suitable option, check out Dollar Tree — this gold pumpkin charger plate would be a fitting option. Or turn this into a genius way to use Dollar Tree pizza pans by painting or decoupaging one of the circular pans with a Thanksgiving theme. 

For the gourds, the selection may vary at your local Dollar Tree. Look for foam options that you can cut into — this Seasonal Collection Foam Pumpkin Decor comes in different shapes and colors for variety. Dollar Tree has a variety of battery-powered candles, including votive, taper, and tea light sizes. Flameless candles offer a safer option than real candles for your Thanksgiving celebration. The inspiration project follows the rule of threes — grouping three items together to make a strong visual impact — for the gourds with candles. It also features other smaller gourds that don't have candles and mixes in a miniature squirrel and napkins. Basically, just gather a collection of fall-themed decor pieces that fit your vision to fill out the tray arrangement.

The focal point of the tray is a group of three different-sized foam gourds with candles in the top. To achieve the look, use a craft knife to cut a hole slightly smaller than the candle you're using. That allows the candle to sit snugly in the hole. If the on/off switch is on the bottom of the candle, don't glue it in place since you'll have to remove the candle to reach the controls.

Using candles of different heights adds interest to the display. And if you don't want to mess with cutting, these Harvest Pumpkin Candle Holders are ready for candles without any additional work. Another neat idea is wrapping each faux gourd in a strand of wire LED lights instead of using candles. To keep them together, glue the gourds with hot glue. You can also add faux fall florals, which are equally available at Dollar Tree. If you want to change the look of the pumpkins, paint them in a Thanksgiving color palette or decoupage fall print napkins onto the outside. For a glam look, try a metallic shade or cover the gourd in gemstones. To create a matte finish, use a stone-style spray paint. 

For the rest of the tray, arrange other little decor pieces that fit the theme. Dollar Tree has Harvest Pearlized Ceramic Pumpkins that add a bit of shine to the display. Placing extra napkins in a pile on the tray makes them easy to spot. Or, add a few faux fall leaves, pine cones, acorns, and fall florals around the tray as filler. If you want a little more glow, weave fairy lights around the decor pieces.