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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at URI chapter.

With Thanksgiving right around the corner what better way to add festivity and cheer to your dorm room or apartment than with these 8 DIY decorations. Not only will these decorations add a cool creative touch to your room for the holiday, they are also relatively cheap and simple to make!

1.  Thanksgiving Beer Bottle Centerpiece

Looking for something to do with all those leftover beer bottles from last weekend’s party? Look no further because this simple project makes for a cute desk top decoration and centerpiece for your dinner table! The materials needed for this project can probably be found around the house or at your local craft/dollar store. 

Learn how to create them here.

2. Burlap and Thine Candle Holders

These are the perfect touch for the votive candles in your bathroom or kitchen. The simple design compliments the decor in almost any room and can be easily made using mason jars, or any cleaned glass jars you have lying around. They can also be made using lace for a more year-round decoration. 

Learn how to create them here.

3. Repurposed Coffee Can

This decoration adds a fall touch to almost any table. It can even be made using any old coffee cans and branches from your yard. Substitute real flowers for the artificial ones to add more life to this centerpiece.  

Learn how to create this here.

4. Watercolor Pumpkins

These are the perfect fall decoration for anyone that has a thing for bright-pastel colors in the room. Although this decoration is seasonal, yet unique, these are a new take on traditional fall pumpkin decorations and don’t involve the mess of carving. 

Learn how to make them here.

5. Glitter Glam Pumpkins

Here’s another unique new take on the traditional pumpkin decoration that doesn’t involve the mess of carving. Not only will they be the highlight of any room, they’re also cheap to make as all the materials used can be purchased from the dollar store!

Learn how to make them here.

6. Thanksgiving Wreath

The traditional Thanksgiving wreath is always a hit and easy to personalize with so many variations. Switch it up this year by adding your own touch to this decoration with different leaves and decorations. This is also the perfect gift to bring home for the holiday to your family, or whoever is hosting Thanksgiving dinner. 

Learn how to make them here.

7. Fall Foliage Candles

With another mason jar decoration, these will add a touch of color and bring fall to life in any room.

Learn how to make them here.

8. Wrapped Stemware

This is a great idea if your hosting “Friendsgiving”. It allows everyone to remember which glass is theirs and is also a great gift idea for a friend; a totally different way to decorate a wine glass.

Learn how to make them here.