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21 Beautifully Festive Christmas Centerpieces You Can Easily DIY

December 8, 2014 By Elisabeth Kruger 1 Comment

The right centerpiece is actually a bit harder to make than people might initially anticipate: it shouldn’t be too bulky and take up too much of the table, it needs to be appropriate within the theme without going overboard, and it can’t be too tall as it will obstruct people’s views of each other, making it hard to actually have some good conversation.21 Beautifully Festive Christmas Centerpieces You Can Easily DIY

I’ve rounded up some fantastic ideas and tutorials that, in general, won’t take too long to make. More importantly, though, these projects are frugal; we know how the bank balance suffers during this time, so you really shouldn’t be spending too much when you can get your hands dirty yourself.

Table of Contents

  • Ornament Vases
  • Cranberry Freshness
  • Simple Candle Box
  • Snowy Wreath
  • Tree Candles
  • Mercury Glass
  • Floating Apples
  • Candy Cane Vase
  • Glitter Vases
  • Layered Centerpiece
  • Pinecone Display
  • Sequined Christmas Trees
  • Wine Glass Wonder
  • Hanging Ornament Display
  • Christmas Scene
  • Topiary Trees
  • Mini Lamp Shades
  • Fringed Trees
  • Rudolph Vase

Ornament Vases

Ornament Vases

This is so easy and cheap it’s almost criminal; and it’s just so damn Christmassy! Simply recycle your old ball ornaments (they’ve run their course, anyway) and use them as mini vases. We think a whole line all the way down the table would look amazing.

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DIY Instructions and Project Credit – MammaPaperaIt

Cranberry Freshness

Cranberry FreshnessWith some Epsom salts, fresh cranberries and some leafy greenness from your very own garden, you can construct a stunning centerpiece that isn’t too in-you-face Christmassy, but that does the job so very well.

DIY Instructions and Project Credit – MadiganMade

Simple Candle Box

Simple Candle BoxI love the simplicity of this centerpiece; it’s rustic yet elegant, and rather easy to make – even the box itself! And once you’re festive and delicious dinner is over, you’ll be surprised at all the other options and ideas you’ll have for your handmade box.

DIY Instructions and Project Credit – TheIdeaRoom

Snowy Wreath

Snowy WreathOnce everyone’s stomachs are full and everyone is peacefully tucked into their beds, Christmas will be over and there’ll be no need for that wreath, so you might as well put it to good use for the final home stretch. If you don’t have fake snow, you can simply use white or silver spray paint for pretty much the same effect.

DIY Instructions and Project Credit – TheApronBlog

Tree Candles

Tree CandlesThese candles are both elegant and whimsical, and they really are so cute and Christmassy. Remember, you don’t want too much height I the middle of the table, so if they look like they’ll be in the way just cut them down to size and use short candle holders.

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DIY Instructions and Project Credit – MarthaStewartWeddings

 

Mercury Glass

Mercury GlassMercury glass looks so incredibly elegant thanks to its vintage style. As we know, though, vintage costs a pretty penny! I’ve got two methods for you to achieve this look at home: spray paint or gold and silver leaf. Apply it to vases, bowls or candlesticks to create a dazzling centerpiece.

DIY Instructions and Project Credit – ThisOldHouse and HGTV

 

Floating Apples

Floating ApplesFor a modern and minimalist table setting, this floating candle and cranberry combination is absolutely perfect. You can use one large low bowl or, if your table isn’t quite big enough, a selection of smaller, different sized bowls will look just as good. As they say, variety is the spice of life!
DIY Instructions and Project Credit – TheGardener’sEden

Candy Cane Vase

Candy Cane VaseSo this is possibly one of the cutest and most ingenious festive vase ideas I’ve seen in a while. And of course, the fact that it’s really affordable and uncomplicated to make just makes us love it so much more. You almost don’t even need to add flowers because the vase stands on its own.

DIY Instructions and Project Credit – LivingWellSpendingLess

Glitter Vases

Glitter VasesYou must have seen these types of candleholders in stores, but you can actually make them yourself with any plain vases or glasses. With the help of a printable template, you, too can have these beautiful, glittery reindeer and trees. Then it’s up to you to fill the glasses with candles, flowers, dyed water…. Whatever!

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DIY Instructions and Project Credit – MarthaStewart

Layered Centerpiece

Layered CenterpieceI love this one because it is just so classic; the grapevine wreath, red berries, evergreen greenery and pinecones are what a traditional Christmas is all about. Oh, and did we mention that it won’t even take more than 15 minutes to make?

DIY Instructions and Project Credit – HGTV

 

Pinecone Display

Pinecone DisplayHere’s another one that keeps with the traditional theme and only requires a few minutes of your precious time. You could even add a little spray of white spray pain on the pinecones to give them that snow-kissed look.

DIY Instructions and Project Credit – JuliaBlanner

Sequined Christmas Trees

Sequined Christmas TreesThese little trees are so cute and fun, and so easy and affordable to make. All you need is some cardstock, glue and a variety of sequins to dress up your dinner table.

DIY Instructions and Project Credit – MarthaStewart

Wine Glass Wonder

Wine Glass WonderSo what do you really need to make a quick but effective holiday centerpiece? A few upside-down wine glasses, ball ornaments and candles. Yep, it’s that simple! You can play around with this idea to display anything in your makeshift glass dome.

DIY Instructions and Project Credit – AsLongAsIt’sFancy

DIY Cloches

DIY ClochesThese cloches are easy to throw together using a variety of glasses or jars that you’ll probably have at home. You also don’t necessarily have to go out to find cute little figurines to put inside – the photo idea is really clever and gives it a nice personal touch. If you’re having your family over, for example, some photos of your previous Christmases together could really turn up the nostalgia.

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DIY Instructions and Project Credit – CountryLiving

Hanging Ornament Display

Hanging Ornament DisplayI really love the uniqueness of this display; it takes a little bit of labor, but nothing too hectic! This charming centerpiece makes for a great focal point, and you can simply pick out some of your own favorite ornaments to dangle from your handmade frame which you can even paint to match your table settings. The bonus about this one is that it can be tall if you want, since it doesn’t really obstruct your views of the dinner guests sitting opposite each other.

DIY Instructions and Project Credit – Shanty2Chic

Christmas Scene

Christmas SceneYou can create some adorable scenes in mason jars of varying sizes to scatter across the table; you don’t really need to buy that many supplies because you can really create whatever you want – a bit of fake snow will make any compilation look festive.

DIY Instructions and Project Credit – RhonnaDesigns

Topiary Trees

Topiary TreesBust out some wine glasses and champagne flutes for one our easiest table decorations; all you have to do it cut our cone shapes from some pretty scrapbooking paper and rest them on the glasses for these adorable modern topiary trees.

DIY Instructions and Project Credit – MadiganMade

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Mini Lamp Shades

Mini Lamp ShadesHere’s a final genius wine glass creation that is just too cute! The lampshade template, making it super easy, and from there you can decorate them as you wish, or keep them neutral. Luckily there’s room here for your own creative flair.

DIY Instructions and Project Credit – PopSugar

Fringed Trees

Fringed TreesThese burlap-wrapped cones make for fantastic rustic looking little Christmas trees. Of course, you could paint the burlap in reds or greens or whatever suits your table, but we quite like the neutral fabric as it is.

DIY Instructions and Project Credit – DIYNetwork

Rudolph Vase

Rudolph VaseI love the creativity and whimsical elegance of this one (who would have thought that whimsical and elegant could go together?). Now, we realize that we’ve warned you about anything standing too tall in the middle of your table, and we also realize that by definition, a centerpiece should sit in the center of your table… But this one is just too awesome to pass up, so I’d suggest putting on the side if one of the ends of the table is unoccupied.

DIY Instructions and Project Credit – CherylStyle

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  1. Margarita Rodr says

    December 2, 2021 at 1:56 pm

    Love the design I have use some of those ideas at home and in school with the kids thank you

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