21 Christmas Centerpieces DIY Ideas

Are you looking for some unique Christmas centerpieces DIY ideas that you can make yourself on a budget?

If so, then you are in the right spot! I have gathered some of the most beautiful and unique DIY centerpieces that you can make for your Christmas dinner or your Christmas decor.

These ideas are perfect for the kitchen table, dining room table, coffee table, or even your outdoor table. I love the idea of using them as a centerpiece because they are so festive and beautiful.

Let us get started and check out these Christmas centerpieces and ideas!

1. Christmas Centerpiece Ideas With Ornaments

This Christmas centerpiece is so simple, and you can make it in less than 5 minutes! All you need is a cake stand, a few ornaments, and some greenery.

I used a few different types of greenery to create a more interesting look, and I love how it turned out!

2. Christmas Centerpiece Ideas With Candles

If you want a more traditional look, you can create a Christmas centerpiece with a few pillar candles in the center. You can use the same greenery, holly, pinecones, and ornaments as the last two ideas to create a beautiful centerpiece.

You can also add a few more candles to the mix, or just stick to one. You can use a candle holder, or set the candle in a glass jar or bowl. If you are using real candles, be sure to use a holder that is made for candles so it can catch any wax drips.

3. Christmas Centerpiece Ideas With Pinecones

Pinecones are a staple in any Christmas centerpiece, but they take center stage in this easy design. All you need is a pretty tray, a few candles, and pinecones. From there, you can add extra greenery and even some ornaments if you like.

This is a great way to use up any extra pinecones you have laying around after Thanksgiving. Or, if you don’t have any pinecones, you can buy them at the craft store.

4. Christmas Centerpiece Ideas With Cranberries

If you want to create a beautiful Christmas centerpiece that’s also edible, then you should consider using cranberries!

Cranberries are a wonderful fruit to use in your Christmas decor. They’re a beautiful color and add a festive touch to any centerpiece. You can use fresh cranberries or dried cranberries to create your centerpiece.

You can also use cranberries to make a garland or to fill a vase. There are so many ways to use cranberries in your Christmas centerpieces!

5. Christmas Centerpiece Ideas With Fruit

There is something so beautiful about fresh fruit in a centerpiece. It adds a pop of color and a little bit of the unexpected.

The fruit in this centerpiece is fake, but you can use real fruit as well. I love the idea of using apples, pears, and oranges in a Christmas centerpiece. And you can always add a little bit of greenery to the fruit as well.

6. Christmas Centerpiece Ideas With Flowers

If you love the smell of fresh flowers, then this Christmas centerpiece is for you. This is a classic arrangement with a Christmas twist. Start with a green base of pine and eucalyjson and then add in a few white roses. Top it off with a few pops of red from holly berries and a few red roses.

This is a beautiful and elegant centerpiece that will make your home smell amazing.

7. Christmas Centerpiece Ideas With A Vase

You can use a vase as the base for your Christmas centerpiece. You can fill the vase with water and then add in some fresh flowers. However, you can also fill the vase with floral foam and then add in silk flowers.

A lot of people like to use pine and other greenery in their Christmas centerpiece. However, you can also use flowers that are more traditional in fall arrangements, like sunflowers and daisies, and then add in some pine. The flowers will add a pop of color to your centerpiece.

8. Christmas Centerpiece Ideas With Snow

Turn your Christmas decorations into a winter wonderland with a simple snow treatment. This Christmas centerpiece features a variety of winter greenery, including cedar and juniper, and snow-covered pinecones.

To make your own snow-covered pinecones, paint the tips of each cone with white paint and then sprinkle on a little bit of glitter. Once the paint is dry, arrange the pinecones in a centerpiece and add in your other greenery.

9. Christmas Centerpiece Ideas With A Tray

If you’re going to be putting together a more elaborate centerpiece, you might want to consider putting it all together on a tray. This will make it easy to move around your home and it will also help to protect your table or other surfaces.

You can use a tray as a simple base for your other centerpiece pieces or you can even add some greenery to the tray for a more elaborate look.

10. Christmas Centerpiece Ideas With Jars

Mason jars are a versatile item that you can use for a variety of crafts, including Christmas centerpieces.

For this simple idea, you’ll fill a few jars with Epsom salt, add a few faux evergreen stems, and top with a red candle.

You can leave the jars as they are or add a ribbon around the top for a pop of color.

11. Christmas Centerpiece Ideas With Greenery

Greenery is a great way to add a natural element to your Christmas centerpiece. You can use real greenery or go with artificial.

If you use real greenery, you will want to keep an eye on it and replace it as needed. Greenery that is kept in water will last longer.

If you want to use artificial greenery, you can find some that look very realistic.

You can also use a combination of real and artificial greenery.

12. Christmas Centerpiece Ideas With A Box

A wooden box is a great choice for a Christmas centerpiece. You can paint it or leave it as-is, and then start adding your favorite Christmas greenery.

You can also add in some wood slices and pine cones to give your centerpiece a rustic look. This is a great look for a farmhouse Christmas centerpiece.

13. Christmas Centerpiece Ideas With Lights

Turn your Christmas centerpiece into a glowing masterpiece by adding some string lights. This is a great way to add a little extra light to your table without having to worry about candles or any other fire hazards.

You can use any kind of string lights you like, but we love the look of classic white lights. You can also use colored lights if you want to match your centerpiece to your Christmas decor.

Weave the string lights throughout your greenery and floral picks, or just wrap them around the base of your centerpiece. You can also use a glass vase to hold your string lights, and then add your greenery to the vase.

14. Christmas Centerpiece Ideas With Branches

If you have access to some evergreen branches, you can create a simple and natural centerpiece like this one. The branches are the focal point of the centerpiece, and everything else is just extra.

The branches are placed in a wooden box and accented with some white berry picks. Then, some white candles are placed on the table around the centerpiece to finish it off.

15. Christmas Centerpiece Ideas With Candy

Christmas centerpieces with candy are a sweet way to create a one-of-a-kind decoration. The best part is that you can personalize the candy to fit your holiday color scheme.

Start by filling your vase with candy. Then, add a smaller vase inside the candy-filled one. Fill the smaller vase with water and add your favorite flowers. We chose red and white roses to match the candy, but you can use any flowers you like.

16. Christmas Centerpiece Ideas With A Sleigh

A sleigh is another must-have Christmas decoration. And, it’s a classic piece to use for a centerpiece.

You can fill your sleigh with greenery, ornaments, pinecones, or even a few small presents. You can even add a few flowers to give your sleigh a pop of color.

I love the look of this centerpiece with the sleigh in the middle of the table with a few candles on either side. It’s a simple but elegant look.

17. Christmas Centerpiece Ideas With A Cake Stand

There are so many ways to use a cake stand for a Christmas centerpiece. You can add a few layers of greenery, a candle, and a few ornaments or pine cones. Or you can add a gingerbread house, a bowl of ornaments, or a snow globe.

If you don’t have a cake stand, you can use a regular plate or a bowl and then add a few layers of greenery or a few candles to give it some height.

18. Christmas Centerpiece Ideas With Wine

This Christmas centerpiece idea is perfect for the wine lover in your life! You can make this centerpiece with a single bottle or a few, depending on the size of your table. Add a few sprigs of greenery, some pinecones, and a few ornaments to finish the look.

If you’re making a centerpiece for a dinner party, you can give the wine as a gift at the end of the night. Your friends and family will love this thoughtful decoration and gift in one!

19. Christmas Centerpiece Ideas With A Tiered Stand

Tiered stands are a great way to add a lot of interest and height to your Christmas table centerpiece. They are easy to decorate and you can find them in so many different styles and materials.

This Christmas centerpiece is made with a 3-tiered metal stand and decorated with a variety of greenery and red berries. The stand is also decorated with a few ornaments and some ribbon.

I love the way the greenery hangs off the sides of the stand. It gives it a very organic feel and makes the stand look like a mini Christmas tree.

20. Christmas Centerpiece Ideas With A Lantern

Lanterns are a versatile decor item and can be used in so many ways. Here, a simple metal lantern is filled with a strand of battery-operated fairy lights. A few sprigs of faux greenery are tucked in around the lights, and a few ornaments are placed in the bottom of the lantern. This is a simple but stunning look that will light up your holiday table.

Be sure to mix and match different lantern sizes and styles for a more interesting display. You can also add in a few candles, or even a small vase of fresh flowers, to create a more varied look.

21. Christmas Centerpiece Ideas With A Basket

I love the look of a basket for a base. You can even add a layer of plastic to the bottom of the basket and add floral foam on top of it to hold your stems in place. Then you can add faux greenery and berries, or mix in some fresh pieces like I did here.

Another option is to use a basket to hold a plant like I did with this poinsettia. You can also use a basket for a base and add a vase to hold your flowers. The options are endless!

Conclusion

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