How to Make a Thanksgiving Decor Basket

Hi friends!  It’s November 1st, and that means the countdown to the holidays has begun!  With Thanksgiving just 27 days away, I’m going to start sharing some Thanksgiving ideas.  First, I’m going to show you how to make a Thanksgiving Decor Basket. Then, I’ll be sharing even more Thanksgiving inspiration from some of my blogger friends!  

This is a super easy project!  You’ll be done in just under 10 minutes.  It would look great on a coffee table, kitchen counter or entry table.  It’s a bit too large for a centerpiece, but I’ll be showing you how to make one of those too!

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Large basket (mine is a round tobacco basket from AC Moore)
• Indian corn (I used 7 ears in various sizes)
• Small white pumpkins (I used 5)
• Small chalkboard & chalk or a Thanksgiving themed sign (I found mine at Michaels)
• Turkey (mine is a candle, but a ceramic figurine will also work)
• Charger (optional)
• Excelsior moss

Step 1.

If your basket has a lot of large holes like mine, put a charger in the bottom to help contain the moss.

Step 2.

Fill the basket with excelsior moss.  Reserve some to fill in the bare spots later.

Step 3.

Arrange the Indian corn on the right side of the basket.  It should cover about half of the basket.

Step 4.

Write a Thanksgiving saying onto the chalkboard sign and place it towards the back of the basket.

Step 5.

Place the turkey on the left side of the basket.

Step 6.

Fill in with pumpkins.

Step 7.

Tuck the reserved moss into any bare spots.

And that’s it!  Put your Thanksgiving Decor Basket on a table and enjoy!

 If you’re looking for some tablescape ideas, check out these posts:

Thanksgiving Tablescape with Blue and Orange Hues

Traditional and Colorful Thanksgiving Tablescape

Vintage Inspired Neutral Thanksgiving Tablescape

More Thanksgiving Ideas!

Easy Thanksgiving Centerpiece from Kippi of Kippi at Home

Three Simple Place Settings from Niky of The House on Silverado

Vintage Truck Thanksgiving Centerpiece from Jemma of At Home with Jemma

Easy Pilgrim Hat Centerpiece from Chas of Chas’ Crazy Creations

Animal Crossing Inspired Felt Fall Garland from Olivia of Olivia O’Hern

Easy Fall Centerpiece for the Dining Table from Stacy of Stacy Ling

How to Create a Simple Thanksgiving Tablescape from Cherryl of Farm Girl Reformed

Last Minute Easy Napkin Ring Ideas Thanksgiving Edition from Agnes of Just That Perfect Piece

3 Thanksgiving Centerpieces Using Plants and Fruits from Mary of Life at Bella Terra

Thanks for stopping by! I hope this post inspired you to start planning your Thanksgiving decor 🙂

All the best,

Rebecca