Whether you’re looking to impress your holiday guests or simply want something new to enjoy yourself, crafting your own centerpiece is a great way to get into the holiday spirit. A homemade centerpiece will add a personalized touch to the dinner table for your upcoming holiday celebrations.
Don’t have the time to build something extravagant? No worries. We compiled a collection of centerpieces you can complete in less than 15 minutes. Plus, these ideas only require a few items, so you won’t have to run around town for supplies.
Give these three Pinterest-worthy centerpieces a try:
Mason Jar Candles
These super-simple candle holders will complement any table setting and surrounding holiday decor. Using just a few elements, you can build as many as you’d like within moments (the more, the merrier)!
How-To: Mason Jar Candles
What you need: Mason Jars, Water, Tealight Candles, Rosemary, Oranges, Cranberries
- Arrange rosemary, orange slices, and cranberries in mason jar
- Pour water into mason jar
- Add tea light to float on top
An extra tip? Before your guests arrive, use your extra centerpiece materials to make a stove simmer. Add water to a pot, plop in your rosemary and oranges and turn your stove on to bring the water to a simmer. An inviting aroma will soon fill your space!
Originally by TasteMade.
Snowy Tree Centerpiece
Your guests will love this nature-inspired centerpiece. In just a few easy steps, you’ll have a rustic-chic look for your holiday table.
How-To: Snowy Tree Centerpiece
What you need: Branches, Pine Cones, Modge Podge, Morton’s Flaky Salt, 28 oz recycled tin can, Floral Foam Substitute: some sand and water, Optional Fabric/Paint to transform the can
- Cover pine cones and branches in Modge Podge, drizzle in flaky salt, allow to dry
- Mix sand and water and pour into 28 oz recycled tin can to make for base
- Arrange dried pine cones and branches in can
- Add in your creativity! Paint, add fabric, or leave the can untouched for a look of your choosing!
Originally by A Piece of Rainbow.
Organic Fresh Centerpiece
This tasteful (literally!) and organic-looking centerpiece will add so much beauty to your table. Let your creative expression fly with this one!
How-To: Organic Fresh Centerpiece
What you need: Cranberries, Pomegranates, Persimmons, Baby Blue Eucalyptus, Ornamental Cabbage Flowers, Silver Dollar Eucalyptus
- Arrange the eucalyptus in across your table as you see fit
- Add pomegranate in the center
- Fill two bowls with cranberries and place towards the ends of the arrangement
- Add persimmons next to cranberry bowls
- Include the ornamental cabbage flower anywhere on the arrangement
*FYI: Only the pomegranate, cranberries and persimmons are edible
Originally by A Beautiful Plate.
Which centerpiece are you excited to try?
