Decorating your home for the holiday season is a *pretty* big deal, and your Christmas table is no exception. Really, where else are family and friends expected to gather around, drink eggnog and eat Christmas cookies? With no place quite as important, whether you’re serving breakfast Christmas morning or dinner for a holiday party, it’s worth putting some thought into getting it right. To help inspire your festive holiday tablescape, we’ve gathered 12 DIY ideas for setting the *perfect* Christmas table.
1. DIY Christmas Tree Confetti Cones:
Easy to put up and take down, these adorable “confetti cones” are the Christmas trees you won’t tire of. They’re so colorful, modern and unique, you’ll want to bring them back every holiday season.
2. DIY Edible Snow Globe:
It’s like a childhood dream come true: We combined the nostalgic charm of a snow globe with all the delectable flavors of candy to bring you a DIY edible snow globe. Make it on your own or with pals for festive holiday decor that doubles as a tasty treat once the festivities end!
3. DIY Pom Pom Christmas Baubles:
It’s no secret we love pom-poms. If you’re just as crazy for these fuzzy accents, use them to fill clear bauble ornaments and add your guests’ names using a white paint pen for a personalized touch.
4. DIY Christmas Tree Name Cards:
For the most charming mini forest you’ll ever see, crepe paper pine trees are the way to go. The best part, aside from their cuteness, is the base of the tree is made from a mini chocolate peanut butter cup.
5. Bright and Colorful Forest Centerpiece:
Not one to shy away from color? Then go with a color explosion in the form of bottle brush trees in a variety of different hues and sizes, complete with gilded bases.
6. DIY Mini Gingerbread House Place Cards:
Calling everyone obsessed with miniature-sized things! Get your icing ready, because these mini gingerbread house place cards are begging to be made (and eaten). You can even decorate your table with bottle brush trees to complete your teeny “village.”
7. DIY Metallic Painted Eggnog Cups:
A touch of metallic makes everything better. Make your eggnog sipping extra special with these stylish metallic painted cups.
8. DIY Christmas Cracker Favors:
There’s nothing boring about these bright and bold Christmas crackers. Bring a *bang* to holiday fun with these pretty printables.
9. DIY Tree Topper:
Decor that doubles as dessert is *always* a good idea. Make this stunning centerpiece by decorating sugar cones in icing and sprinkles, then arranging them on a multi-level dessert stand.
10. DIY Bottle Brush Trees:
Create your own enchanted forest centerpiece using bottle brush trees in varying shades of blue and green. For an extra festive touch, sprinkle your trees with a generous dose of glitter once finished. -brit.co