50 DIY Christmas Table Decorations to Make Your Holiday Dinner More Special
Try these stunning centerpieces, candlesticks, and place settings.
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When decking the halls, there's one spot left that needs your undivided attention: the dinner table! This year, give the whole room a homespun feel and add a few of your own creative DIY Christmas table decorations. You'll need a few critical items to make your dining room look holiday-dinner-ready. Start with a festive centerpiece, then add some pretty plates, like The Pioneer Woman holiday dinnerware set. Once that's all set, add the quintessential finishing touch: personalized, hand-written place cards.
These fun decorating tips will inspire you to go all out with wine glass charms, a spirited table runner, fancy napkins, and any other rustic Christmas dĂ©cor you can think of. Even if you're not hosting Christmas dinner this year, it's still fun to decorate every corner of your home, including your kitchen or dining room table. If you are playing host, then going all out with Christmas table decorations is a lovely way to make your holiday feast with your family even more special. This is where your DIY skills come into play, with handmade Christmas decorations that are sure to wow everyone at the table. You might include tiny trees, table garlands, keepsake Christmas placemats, and tablescape ideas that will make the room sparkle and shine. The only thing that could one-up your DIY Christmas table decorations? The food, of course! đ
Bottle Brush Trees
Add a splash of color to your table with these pretty bottle brush trees. They're so easy to make using the most unexpected of materials: dollar store brushes!
Get the tutorial at Oh So Lovely.
Cotton and Holly Bouquet
This gorgeous bouquet will make your dinner table look so warm and inviting. Holly berries, dried roses, greenery, and cotton is the perfect festive mix.
Get the tutorial at Lemon Thistle.
Rosemary Wreath Place Cards
These wreath place cards will go with any minimalist, rustic, or natural-themed table dĂ©cor. The wreaths themselves smell great and are easy to assembleâall you need is some rosemary, twine, and scissors!
Get the tutorial at Home Made Lovely.
Wooden Trees Tablescape
These wooden trees are so darn cute and they're a cinch to make if you have a Cricut Maker. Create a woodland scene with miniature trees, frosted pinecones, and tiny bells.
Get the tutorial at Lemon Thistle.
Recycled Christmas Candle Holders
Rather than pulling out the usual candlesticks, craft a set that is unique to the holiday. Recycle old bottles by painting them green and stenciling frost and ornaments. The result is adorable Christmas tree candle holders!
Get the tutorial at DIY Candy.
Greenery Runner and Place Setting
Keep things simple and natural this year. Lay out silver leaf eucalyptus branches as your runner, and place tea lights and taper candles next to the leaves. Then, for each place setting, snip a few sprigs off a garland and lay them on the napkins.
See more at Almost Makes Perfect.
Christmas Tree Suckers
These "trees" will be a delightful surprise at the kids' end of the table! Wrap skirts of fringed green card stock around the stick of a lollipop, tie a bow on top, and place one on each napkin. The project is also easy enough to craft with the little ones ahead of time!
Get the tutorial at It's Always Autumn.
Felt Scandinavian-Style Christmas Trees
These Scandinavian style-inspired Christmas trees are so sweet and whimsical! Set these trees up as part of a centerpiece forest scene or use them as place settings for all your guests.
Get the tutorial at The Craft Patch.
White Christmas Tree Centerpiece
A grouping of white and metallic trees will make such a dazzling display on your holiday table. A lace table runner and red ornaments make it look even more festive.
Photo Card Name Tags
Give your guests a place card and party favor in one! Display one of your favorite photos of them in black and white, punched up by some gold glitter scrapbook paper.
Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.
Jingle Bell Wine Glass Charm
For just a little something to add to everyoneâs wine glasses, look no further than these darling jingle bell wine glass charms. They're simple yet so festive.
Get the tutorial at Boxwood Avenue.
Printable Place Card
If you love DIYs you can do in mere minutes, this one is right up your alley! All you have to do is use this printable to act as a place card, then pretty it up with some faux holly.
Get the tutorial at Live Laugh Rowe.
Mandarin Tower Centerpieces
Mandarin oranges are at their peak this time of year, which means theyâll make for a beautiful centerpieceâor two! They almost look like colorful little Christmas trees!
Get the tutorial at A Beautiful Mess.
Rainbow Gift Box Runner
As an alternative to traditional Christmas colors, try a whole rainbow of hues! You can make this kaleidoscopic gift display a centerpiece or table runner.
Get the tutorial at A Kailo Chic Life.
Ornament Tablescape
For a Christmas tablescape thatâs anything but ordinary, mix a pre-lit white garland with pink fairy lights, vibrant ornaments, and bottle brush trees.
Get the tutorial at Squirrelly Minds.
Candy Cane Place Card Holders
Since itâs the sweetest time of the year, you should make these candy cane place card holders! All you need to do is hot glue three candy canes together. For a bit more visual interest, pick out candy canes in varied hues and your table will definitely pop.
Charger Plate
Plaid fabric can be easily turned into charming plate chargers. The bonus of this DIY? Itâs very budget-friendly!
Get the tutorial at First Day of Home.
Swan Tablescape
You know that âSeven swans aâ swimmingâ part of The Twelve Days of Christmas? Capture that beloved lyric with a swimming swan of your own at the holiday table.
Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.
Felt Table Runner
For something classic and cute youâll hold onto for many Christmases to come, craft this hand-sewn felt table runner yourself.
Get the tutorial at Life Sew Savory.
Napkin Holder
If those ho-hum white napkins on your Christmas table could use some dressing up, then you should make some of these adorable tree-shaped holders.
Get the tutorial at Ohoh Deco.
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