Looking for inspiration for DIY Christmas table decorations? Make them with us!

Are you puzzled over how to set the Christmas table so that the right festive mood and atmosphere reigns?

Try homemade Christmas table decorations.

Do you like classic Christmas candles or natural materials instead?

Everyone can find their style in our tutorials!

Christmas candlestick on the table from a wooden log

Would you like to make your festive table setting unique this year? If you want to start a really original project that will attract attention, you will like the following instructions.

Natural materials have been reigning in interior trends for several years. This makes this Christmas table decoration a hit.

What you will need:

• long wooden block (ideally with a side branch to maintain stability)
• drill
• tea lights or battery-operated candles
• branches (pine, yew, spruce…)
• artificial twigs with red berries
• donuts
• decorative Christmas bulbs on a wire

Method:

1. Drill any number of holes in the selected log, depending on how many candles you want.
2. The holes should correspond in size to the candles used; tea candles are ideal.
3. Place the base cloth on the table and lay the twigs on it to form the base for the log.
4. Place the wood on the branches and decorate the surroundings with cones, artificial twigs, and flasks.
5. Insert the candles, and the decoration is complete.

This candlestick can be used not only as a Christmas table decoration but also, for example, on the fireplace mantel, or you can make it into an original Advent candlestick.

Advent decorations from mason jars

Jars have recently become a hit not only when creating interior decorations. It also finds its application at Christmas.

The following Christmas table decoration inspiration is very simple to make and, at the same time, imaginative and elegant.

What you will need:

• nine mason jars in two sizes
• coarse salt
• dried cranberries or blackberries
• yew twigs
• candles

Method:

1. Fill all mason jars with salt, about one-quarter full.
2. Then, put the candles in the four glasses.
3. Pour dried cranberries into the remaining glasses and insert yew sprigs.
4. Place the glasses alternately in the middle of the table and light the candles.

You can also decorate the glasses with ribbons or use a different type of branches or a combination.

Table setting as a decoration for the Christmas table

You need to play with every detail to have a perfect festive table. How about delighting your guests with original napkin trees?

This decoration is not only very original but looks great on white plates. In addition, if you color-match it with the decorations on the Christmas tree, you will achieve a unique festive harmony.

What you will need:

• green cloth napkins (at least 12 x 12 inches)
• cinnamon sticks
• paper stars
• string

Method:

Step-by-step instructions on how to fold a napkin can be found in the following video tutorial.

Christmas Tree Napkin Fold

Christmas arrangement made of branches and pine cones

If you like classic decorations and typical Christmas customs and traditions, you will certainly be pleased with the following instructions.

This Christmas table ikebana fits any interior and can be created in many variations.

What you will need :

• tray or tray
• spruce branches and pine cones
• twigs with berries (can also be artificial)
• scented candle of any color

Method:

1. Start placing the branches on the tray, regularly starting from the center.
2. Then, add the cones so there are no gaps, only the one for the candle in the middle.
3. Finally, add the sprigs of rowan and place a candle in the middle.

If the branches don’t hold, you can tie them together with string and attach the pine cones with, for example, a melt gun.

Table decoration from Christmas balls

Sometimes, a little is enough to create an effective result. The same is true in the following inspiration for Christmas decorations for the apartment.

A small decoration made of Christmas balls will stand out beautifully on the Christmas Eve table. Decorated balls can also serve as name tags and complement the festive table settings.

What you will need:

• single-colored balls for the tree
• superglue
• twigs, cones, or dried flowers
• water

Method:

1. Carefully remove the top from the Christmas balls intended to be hung on the tree.
2. Spread the metal caps a little and stick them to the bottom of the ball using instant glue, as shown in the picture below.
3. The caps will serve as a stand.
4. Place the balls on the table and fill them with water.
5. Insert twigs and other decorations into the Christmas ball.

You can place this Christmas decoration on the table either as a centerpiece or with each plate and insert a name tag on a stick for your guests inside.

As you can see, you don’t need to go to the shops and buy expensive Christmas decorations and ornaments to adequately decorate your house or apartment.

All you need is a little imagination, the right inspiration, and the joy of creating. Original and handmade decorations will certainly be the envy of everyone this Christmas.