You have put up the Christmas tree and the Advent candles are burning on the windowsill. Now we have to put something Christmas on the table! No problem, because with the next last minute DIY ideas for table decorations for Christmas you can put together an effective table decoration at the last minute. And with household items, of course.
Table decoration for Christmas: make a table garland
A table garland made from natural materials will give the festive table decoration that certain something. For the garland you will need conifer branches, eucalyptus, rose hips and wooden beads. Proceed as follows: Organize a trip with the family in the nearby forest or go for a walk in a local park. Collect natural materials there.
First place the branches in the center of the table. Tie the ends of the branches together with floral wire. Thendrape eucalyptus, rosehip branches etc around the garland. Thread wooden beads onto twine and use them to tie the natural materials together.
If it's really quick or you don't have enough materials for a garland, you can arrange the natural materials on the table runner as you wish. Looks puristic and gives the table decoration a Scandinavian touch.
Arrange Christmas decorations on cake stand
Do you have a cake stand? Then you can decorate it however you like. First, line the stand with green napkins. Simply arrange fir and cypress branches on top. Fill ceramic cups with cones and twigs, lean deer-shaped gingerbread cookies against the cups. Decorate the stand with vintage Christmas tree baubles in old silver. Paint several acorns white and place them between the cups. The creative and simple Christmas decoration is ready!
Christmas decorations for the festive table: Creativity will be very important in 2022!
This year, creativity is at the forefront of Christmas decorations. Whether it's a winter fairy tale in the salt shaker or a homemade garland made of fairy lights and wooden stars on the table - the possibilities are simply endless. Look around and think about how you can repurpose the household items you have available. For example, you can make a mini Christmas tree out of the tip of a bottle brush.
By the way, you can also stamp the napkins with different Christmas motifs. Or just paint it however you want. Another cool idea is to write the guests' names on the napkins using the lettering writing technique. It also works as a place card.
Make and decorate candle holders
Candles create more cosiness and a contemplative atmosphere on the Christmas table. Do you have simple, white stick or pillar candles? Then you should stage them effectively. For example, in wine glasses that you have provided with self-made silver labels and embellished with satin bows. Or you can spice up simple glasses with Christmas trees made of felt or construction paper.
Table decoration for Christmas 2022: fold napkins
A very important part of the Christmas decorations on the table are the napkins. Cloth napkins look elegant and can be folded into different shapes. This is how creative figures are created in just a few steps. For example, a Christmas tree that can be decorated with a wooden star.
You can also add small decorative balls to the Christmas tree. Or just cut a garland and drape it on the napkins. These imaginative DIY ideas are sure to earn you compliments. Our tip: Practice the folding technique first before the festive event. This will ensure that you remember all the steps and then things will go faster on the day of the festive lunch or dinner.
Ultimately, everyone wants the holidays to be as stress-free as possible that they can spend with their family and friends. It is therefore best to think about the overall concept of the Christmas decorations one or two days in advance. What goes on the table and, above all, where, so that there is enough space for cutlery, dishes and of course the food.
This includes not only folding the napkins, but also arranging the plates and glasses. By the way, if you want to fold the napkins into beautiful Christmas motifs, then you should choose plain fabrics.
If you need something quicker, you can simply tie the napkins together with a napkin ring made of decorative ribbon and gingerbread. This idea is super easy to implement. You can also bake cookies and use them as napkin rings. The pastries then also serve as small gifts for the guests.
Would you like to spice up an empty corner on the dining table or perhaps simply add accents? Then you should choose an arrangement with artificial snow. Even the most inconspicuous vase becomes a real highlight when you decorate it with artificial snow. You can also use a spray to decorate natural materials such as flowers, pine branches or cones. This is how you create a white, fairytale Christmas decoration quickly and easily.
At Christmas we would like to sit down with family and friends and enjoy the wonderful time together. We offer you several ideas on how to create onequick table decorationcan conjure up for the festive occasion.
