Turn your dining room into an impressive scene with these 20+ DIY Christmas table decorations your guests will love. Such pretty ideas!
As the holiday season twinkles into view, our minds whirl with thoughts of Christmas gifts, cookie exchanges, and those ever-important holiday update cards.
But for those of us who love playing host, there’s another festive element to ponder: DIY Christmas table decorations.
Christmas Tablescape Ideas
Imagine your guests, gathered around your Christmas table, their eyes lighting up at the sight of your stunning, handcrafted tablescape.
It’s not just about the big, bright tree or the mesh wreath on your door – your table is a holiday stage waiting for its decor debut.
If you’re like me, you’re probably scrolling through Pinterest and diving into blogs, hunting for those perfect DIY ideas to bring your Christmas table to life.
I’ve been there, done that, and now, I’m excited to share a sleigh-load of inspiration with you.
From the elegantly modern ‘Black & Copper Christmas Tablescape’ to the timeless charm of a ‘Mercury Glass Christmas Scene,’ these ideas are just a click away:
But wait, there’s more! I’ve also curated over 20 of my favorite DIY Christmas table decor ideas, each brimming with holiday cheer.
Before we dive into that, let’s mull over some key elements of a festive table setting:
Color Scheme: Are you dreaming of a White Christmas? Or do you prefer the classic red and green, or perhaps something more unconventional?
Linens: Decisions, decisions – cloth napkins or paper, with fancy folds or elegant napkin rings? And then there’s the choice between a table runner, a tablecloth, or maybe a blend of both?
Accents: Think about incorporating natural elements like holly, branches, pine cones, and cranberries for that authentic holiday feel.
Lighting: Set the mood with the soft glow of pillar candles, the twinkle of votives, or the grandeur of overhead lighting.
Paper Details: Add a personal touch with handcrafted place cards and a thoughtfully designed dinner menu.
Ready to transform your table into a festive wonderland? The list below is your ticket to a holiday table that’s as unique as it is welcoming.
Roll up your sleeves, and let’s bring some DIY magic to your Christmas dinner. Jump into these projects and let the holiday crafting begin!
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Santa Topiary
Learn how to make a Santa hat Christmas topiary display for your holiday table or mantel.
This fun snowman hat centerpiece came together with some found items around the house and outdoors. Add a few purchased items and you have an inexpensive centerpiece!
Watch a video showing you how to create this lovely Christmas tree napkin, that looks so cute on your holiday table.Plus here is another idea for folding a Christmas tree napkin that can have your silverware on top of it.
Create a little scene in this Christmas terrarium and use it as a centerpiece on your table. This one is complete with the little red pickup truck bringing home the tree!
Christmas doesn't always have to be about red and green. In fact, I've seen more and more decorations (and even trees) in fun colors like this table decoration idea.
In this post, Angie explains how she put together this centerpiece idea and how she used a sheet and pillowcases on her holiday table. After you take a look at that head over to see how she made those deer napkin rings!
If you're looking for last minute DIY Christmas table decorations, this is your project! Fresh cedar clippings and real cranberries come together in minutes to create these super simple luminaries.
Hershey's Kisses come in a variety of color foils. I like that she stuck with a silver theme for this centerpiece idea. Bonus? You can eat the centerpiece when dinner is over!
This is a thrifty yet beautiful place card idea. Wooden spools and bottle brush trees are used for the holder, and the names can be attached with hat pins.
