Elegant holiday tablescapes don’t have to cost a lot of money. Here is a collection of 10 frugal homemade Christmas centerpieces to inspire you to come up with something wonderful for a festive table.
You don’t have to spend a lot of money on your Christmas centerpiece. You can use items you already have around your house. Do you have any evergreens growing on your property? Pine boughs, holly, and juniper branches look wonderful when arranged down the center of your table. Add red candles of varying heights and a vase or two filled with ornaments and you have a lovely, easy, and frugal centerpiece.
If you don’t have any glass vases, candlesticks, or extra ornaments look at you local dollar stores and thrift shops. I have found some very lovely candlesticks and vases at both thrift stores and dollar stores. While you are at the dollar store, pick up some red candles to use in your centerpiece.
If you don’t have evergreens in your yard, you can often find a great deal on them at your local grocery store. I found small wreath shaped centerpieces for $5.99 at my Trader Joe’s.
If you like to use flowers in your centerpiece, buy cut flowers from your local grocery store and arrange them yourself. I can usually find a lovely bouquet for under $5.00 from my local Save Mart. I mix the cut flowers with greens from my yard to create a festive holiday arrangement. Alstroemeria are my favorite flowers to buy because they are inexpensive and usually last a week or longer, which means I can use them for my New Year’s Eve centerpiece too.
Below I have rounded up 10 Frugal Homemade Christmas Centerpieces that you can make. Most of them use common household items.
10 Frugal Homemade Christmas Centerpieces
Christmas Joy Sign / Lydi Out Loud- This is an easy and simple take on a centerpiece that would be simple to make with thrift store finds.
Wreath Centerpiece / A Smith of All Trades- This simple wreath centerpiece can be made with materials you can find at the dollar store or your own craft closet.
Glassware Centerpiece / Cleverly Simple- This is another great way to use up some od craft supplies and she says it can be made for around $5.
Bundt Cake Pan Centerpiece / Freebies 4 Mom- Use a bundt cake pan, a few ornaments and fake florals and a simple candle to create this easy and frugal centerpiece.
Easy DIY Jewel Christmas Tree Centerpiece / Premeditated Leftovers- Make this one with dollar store items and a few simple craft supplies. This is even a good one for kids to help out on.
Cranberries and Candles / Midwest Living- Use fresh or faux cranberries and some inexpensive votives, along with evergreen sprigs from outside to make this seasonal centerpiece.
Vintage Decorated Foam Tree Centerpiece / Saved by Love Creations- If you love the look of vintage décor, this centerpiece is right up your alley.
Natural Christmas Centerpiece / Sweet Something Designs- The centerpiece for this outdoor tablescape is inspired by nature and lit by candles. It would also look lovely brought indoors if weather where you are is a bit more snowy.
Ornaments in a Glass Bowl / She Knows- This simple design allows you to throw it together quickly, easily and do it for low cost, too.
Snowman Hat Centerpiece / Crafts By Amanda- I always love a good upcycle and this one does a great job of using some recyclables and turning them into a fun craft.
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Heather says
Thank you for including my Bundt Cake Pan Centerpiece – so many good (& frugal) ideas!!!
Joanne T Ferguson says
G’day! What a great collection, true!
Love seeing posts that reminds us all that one doesn’t need to spend a lot of money to have that WOW too!
Cheers! Joanne