Thanksgiving Table and DIY Leaf Placemats

Here is our doll size Thanksgiving table decorations this year.

Let’s go through them.

This time around a lot of the decorations are thrift store finds upcycled for our Thanksgiving decor.  Like Mr. Turkey here, who is spritely sitting atop a real mini pumpkin.

This is one of a few platter/tray/cake stands we have.  It is an upcycled item that I’m not sure what its purpose was before.  I added the large canning lid to make it work as a tray. I love the wrought iron detail!

The cornucopia would be fun to fill with bounty, but this year it stands empty, nevertheless still a reminder of the harvest.

My most recent find, this metal pitcher seemed to fit the look.

Now that I had my fun playing decorator with the table center piece, I want to show you how to make your very own leaf placemat.

I bought these 2 bunches of leaves at the dollar store.  I liked the different leaf shapes and colors.

Three leaves per placemat were the perfect size.  Use as many as you need to build up a nice placemat size.

The plastic “veins” on the back added too much bulk.

They easily peeled off.

After deciding placement, tack it together with a little hot glue.  Then come back and glue the rest of the overlapping pieces together.

Ta-da!

Here is the rest of the table setting.  A large canning lid stands in as a charger.  I didn’t bother to cover up the words because I wanted a silver charger and the plate covers it up just fine.  I saw Jen over at AGDollCrafts made canning lids into doll size plates with a little spray paint.  Check it out here.  I know I want to try it out sometime!

I love the colors of the square plates.  Surprisingly they are a yard sale find.

A mini leaf carries the theme.

Black napkins in a leaf and wire holder finishes it off.

These leaf placemats can add fall fun to any dolls table!

Happy Thanksgiving!

-Anna