Simple DIY Christmas Table Centerpiece Decor That Will Dazzle Your Guests
You've probably seen variations of the "cone tree". It seems to be a popular item this season bedazzled with glitter, fabric, ribbons and garland.
Cone trees come in all sizes. Mine happen to be mini. I've combined DIY cone trees with shaker stands to create a captivating table centerpiece. The staggered display allowed me to add a shaker feature to each tree for added glitz and fun.
Simple to make:
The hardest part is deciding how to cover each cone. All the holiday fabrics are on sale now, so these make GREAT options.
I covered mine with ribbon, yarn, and ripped fabric. Yep I took advantage of the fabric sales, bought a 1/4 yd and ripped it into strips. The ripping creates frayed edges which I LOVE.
The Cones
I found mini cones from Hobby Lobby, however you can make cones from thin cardboard if you want.
TIP: Need cones and don't want to make your own? How about using party hats?
Grab some inexpensive party hats from any dollar store and cut to size or leave "as is" for larger decorative trees. If you want thinner trees, then unstable and adjust until satisfied. Super easy for crafting on the cheap.
Save one to use as a template for later use.
I added mini grapevine wreaths to the bottom of each cone. While decorative, it was a great way to hide what's going on under the cone. The cones will be on glass shaker bases so I added a cardboard bottom to each cone.
The cone trees will be staggered and will need a variety of clear containers for the shaker bases. The Dollar Tree (and any other dollar store) has great options. I grabbed some votive candle stick holders from the dollar store that already came in different heights. I found shot glasses and a plastic bottle with a lid - saved from a product I finished.
The round white wood charger plate was on clearance due to a crack in the wood. That's why I bought the piece - the crack. It was magnificent and cheap - a happy combination.
The shaker mixes
The shaker mixes, 3D buttons and sequins used are from Buttons Galore/ 28 Lilac Lane. I used three different selections for variety. I like using the mixes with buttons when I am filling a bigger space (such as the shot glasses.)
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Creating lids or stoppers for the shakers
The next step is to create stoppers or lids for the glass bases. Mine were made quite easily using cardboard circles cut to size.
Finishing Touches- 3D Buttons and chipboard embellishments
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Close ups of the individual shakers:
I used the button mix like garnish on a dinner plate, sprinkled all about.
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