These beautiful Christmas centerpieces are a great do-it-yourself way to decorate for the holiday season, especially when you trying to save money. Whether you’re looking to decorate your dining room table or the coffee table in your living room, these beautiful ideas are sure to inspire you to create a look you’ll love.
CREATIVE DIY CHRISTMAS CENTERPIECES DON’T HAVE TO COST AN ARM AND A LEG. IN FACT, YOU CAN SAVE MONEY WITH SOME OF THE IDEAS I’VE ROUNDED UP BELOW!
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THESE ARE SOME OF THE BEST CHRISTMAS CENTERPIECE IDEAS.
Shopping at Hobby Lobby can be fun. But let’s be honest and admit that it can also cost you a lot of money.
That’s the best part about these lovely Christmas centerpiece ideas… they save you money and can be so much fun to do at the same time.
WHY YOU SHOULD TRY DIY CHRISTMAS TABLE DECOR
No, you don’t have to be the super creative type to pull off a festive centerpiece. Trying your hand at making your own themed centerpieces can add extra joy and cheer during this time of year.
When you’re looking to get the entire family involved in doing something together, this is a great way to do it. Similar to a few of the projects found in this Winter Decor roundup, you can put the kids to work painting or letting them create something of their own.
Keep reading to see just how easy it is to make your own Christmas table centerpiece.
Festive DIY Holiday Centerpieces
Using a mixture of glass vases, mason jars, and evergreen – these festive holiday centerpieces are sure to stand out.
1. Frosty the Snowman
Source: Frosty the Snowman by Home Decorish
Use an iconic winter character – Frosty the Snowman – to decorate a table in your home. This would be super cute on a table in the foyer or as part of a table runner spread for dinner parties.
2. Village on a Plate
Source: Village on a Plate by DIY Bunker
This look can be designed on a budget because you can use things you may already have on hand. And if you need to purchase something, you are sure to find what you need in the holiday decor section of the Dollar Store.
3. Lantern & Evergreen
Source: Lantern & Evergreen by Live DIY Ideas
Make the focal point the center of your table with this lantern and evergreen look. Set the mood with votive candles in addition to natural elements like roses and pine cones.
4. Rustic Christmas Mason Jars
Source: Rustic Christmas Mason Jars by The Three Amigas Decor
Painted mason jars filled with red berries is a quick and easy way to decorate your dinner table. This can also stay up all throughout the winter season.
5. Winter Wonderland Terrariums
Source: Winter Wonderland Terrariums by Jamie Krause Home and Living
If you’re looking for an elegant Christmas centerpiece, this is it. It’s also easy to do. Using Epsom salt, salt, or sugar as the fake snow and incorporating winter-themed accessories, this is a project that’s sure to turn some guests heads.
6. Bells in a Basket
Source: Bells in a Basket by Decor Home Ideas
It truly doesn’t get more simple than this. All you need are a variety of bells in different shapes, colors, and sizes and a basket of your choice. It’s the perfect table setting that doesn’t take much effort.
Cheap & Easy Christmas Centerpieces
Head to your local Dollar Store for many of these ideas. That’s where you’ll be sure to find supplies to create cheap and easy Christmas centerpieces.
1. Pinecone Centerpiece
Source: Pinecone Centerpiece by Stone Gable Blog
You can head outdoors to grab the pinecones needed for this centerpiece or pick up a bag at the Dollar Store. Use a big glass vase you have on hand or snag one from a thrift store.
2. Candles & Peppermint
Source: Candles & Peppermint by Good Housekeeping
White candles and peppermint candy are the highlight of this easy DIY holiday centerpiece. Not only is it super cute but also smells good.
3. Cranberry Evergreen Jars
Source: Cranberry Evergreen Jars by Mama Cheaps
Grab a glass vase and put in some evergreen branches, cranberries, and fill it with water. Top it off with a votive candle and you’re all set.
4. Tin Can & Candles
Source: Tin Can & Candles by Lily Ardor
The next time you’re cooking with canned goods, hang on to a few of them to create a beautiful holiday centerpiece. Black and white paint and a few evergreen twigs from outside are all it takes.
5. Eucalyptus Wrapped Candles
Source: Eucalyptus Wrapped Candles by Musings on Momentum
Bring in the nature of winter with eucalyptus wrapped candles. You can do these as pictured (with white candles) or switch things up and use red candles. The green and red together would definitely stand out for the Christmas holiday.
Dollar Tree Centerpieces
Save money (and time) by creating an easy centerpiece, thanks to Dollar Tree!
1. Ornaments in a Jar
Source: Ornaments in a Jar by Vanessa Christenson
All the supplies you need for this look can be found at Dollar Tree. Choose a glass jar of your choice as well as the type of ornaments you’d like to pour into them. Simple things like this idea can really make a table pop.
2. Floating Candles
Source: Floating Candles by The Green Spring Home
Making your own decorations like this can be really simple with the help of natural elements and other things you can conveniently pick up at the Dollar Store.
3. Wine Glass Wonderland
Source: Wine Glass Wonderland by Popsugar
Wine glasses are the perfect accessory to use for creating winter scenes like this wine glass wonderland. All of the elements are inexpensive and come together nicely for a scenic centerpiece.
DON’T FORGET TO PIN THESE CHRISTMAS CENTERPIECES FOR LATER:
MORE CHRISTMAS DECOR IDEAS
- Take your holiday decorations to a new visual level with these Dollar Store Christmas Cutting Board Crafts that can be done in three different ways!
- Showcase mini pictures and holiday sayings inside these DIY Jenga Christmas Ornaments. These ornaments use pieces from the tumbling tower game that you can find at Dollar Tree.
- Take the guesswork out of decorating your Christmas tree with these Easy-Peasy Christmas Tree Decorating ideas.
Lot’s of good ideas. I am making Christmas gifts for my family