DIY Thanksgiving Centerpiece

1 min read September 13, 2026 Lindi Haws
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Nothing screams Thanksgiving like beautiful fall leaves. When looking for a central ‘theme’ for my Kids’ Thanksgiving Table, I knew leaves would be perfect! They are colorful, come in various shapes and sizes and lend themselves to so many fun craft activities and decorations. In fact, most of the crafts and decor for the Kids’ Thanksgiving Table include leaves in some way. 

Project Time
15 to 25 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Place a dab of Mod Podge on a plate. Paint Mod Podge on the cylinder where you would like to place a leaf.

DIY Thanksgiving Centerpiece step 1
Step
2

Place a tissue paper leaf on the painted area. Coat the leaf with more Mod Podge. Repeat as desired around the cylinder and let dry completely.

DIY Thanksgiving Centerpiece step 2
Step
3

This super simple yet festive craft will help organize and decorate the Kids’ Activity Table at any Thanksgiving gathering. The table allows adults to catch up after dinner while the kids stay busy with candy, crayons, and other fun activities.

Don’t forget to check out the entire Kids’ Thanksgiving Table as well as my DIY Thanksgiving Garland,Kids’ Sand Craft, and DIY Pumpkin Favor Boxes!

DIY Thanksgiving Centerpiece step 3

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