7 Thanksgiving DIY Projects and Hosting Tips
"These clever Thanksgiving DIYs help make the holiday easier and more memorable."
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, we’re already planning our menu, testing out some new recipes, designing our table centerpieces…and making sure we’ll have enough seating to fit everyone while hosting!
You too?
Keep scrolling for some of our most helpful Thanksgiving DIYs—from practical projects, like building a temporary table, to must-make decorative details, like napkin rings with a Dunn DIY twist.
How To Make a DIY Wooden Thanksgiving Pie Box
A pie box is one of those things you never think about needing until you have to transport a hot pie for Thanksgiving and cobble together a makeshift carrier last minute. Plan ahead—and have a beautiful way to present your pie—with this wooden pie box.
DIY Stackable Trays
Transporting more than a pie? No problem. These inexpensive and easy-to-build trays hold anything from a casserole to baked brie, plus stack and latch together so you can show up with a tower of deliciousness.
How To Make a DIY Buffet Table
Need an extra table that fits perfectly in a certain space, is storable, and provides plenty of room to pile on holiday dishes? This DIY buffet table does just that.
How To Build a Temporary Table for Holiday Hosting
If you’re living in a small space—or simply don’t have a table that seats a dozen people—these two temporary table options are just the trick.
DIY Napkin Rings
We created a simple, budget-friendly DIY napkin ring using rope and knot-tying techniques, so you can make as many rings as you need for just a few dollars.
DIY Travel Cocktail Kit
This travel cocktail kit is as beautiful as it is functional, helping protect all the tools and ingredients you need for a portable bar to make cocktails wherever you go.
How To Make the Most of Holiday Hosting
While holiday hosting is all about gathering together and making memories, we love using it as an excuse to decorate. Here we share some of our favorite tablescape tips and projects.
Looking for even more holiday-inspired DIYs? If you’re the type of person who pulls out the Christmas decorations the day after Thanksgiving, check out this Christmas tree comparison guide or learn how to make this charming wooden advent calendar.
