Christmas on a budget can still look stylish and fun. That's why Dollar Tree centerpieces for your dining room table are a holiday win. With table decor sourced only from Dollar Tree, you can create a lovely holiday display featuring current trends and your favorite Christmas colors, and avoid blowing your yuletide budget.
How to DIY a Dollar Tree Centerpiece
With a little Dollar Tree DIY experience under my belt from my Thanksgiving Dollar Tree adventure, I went into this shopping trip with a bit more creativity. I bypassed the pre-made faux flower arrangements and sought out everything I would need for a holiday floral arrangement, plus a few decorative extras. With my usual $25 decor budget, I set out to craft a Christmas centerpiece using only items from Dollar Tree.
Decor Supplies
- 2 glass vases ($1.25 each)
- 2 packs Christmas vase filler ($1.25 each)
- 1 large gold garland ($3)
- 7 holiday floral sprigs ($1.25 each)
- 2 Christmas tree candlesticks ($1.25 each)
- 2 glittering gold flameless tapers ($1.25 each)
- 1 roll red ribbon ($1.25)
Total Cost: $23
Decorating Instructions
- I started by filling both vases with one pack of colorful Christmas vase filler.
- To get an idea of how much room I had to work with, I arranged the vases among the garland spread across my table.
- Next came the floral sprigs. I cut some of them to create more variety among the vases.
- The two candlesticks went side-by-side in the center of the vases
- After working with the tapers for what seemed like forever, I finally had them both standing straight in the candlesticks.
- I halved the red ribbon so I had enough to make a bow for each vase.
- With each of the halves, I folded the ribbon in half twice to create volume.
- After folding the ribbon like this, you're left with three loops and two edges. I used the third loop to wrap the bow and secure it with one loop and one ribbon edge on each side.
- Using the third loop's extended piece on the back, I just tucked each bow into the arrangement.
I first arranged this centerpiece with the floral arrangements in the center. I realized something didn't feel quite right and found that the height of the candles worked better for the center of the arrangement. Decorating requires a lot of trial and error sometimes, and that's okay.
Tips for DIY Dollar Tree Centerpieces
I can design a space all day long, but DIY projects take a lot of effort for me. If you aren't the craftiest person you know, use some of these tips for a successful Dollar Tree holiday DIY.
- Think of simple projects you could make your own, like floral arrangements, wreaths, and frames.
- Look in the Christmas wrapping department of your Dollar Tree for crafty items that might make your project a bit more festive.
- Start with basic pieces, like glass vases or plain wreaths, and build your project from there.
- Do a pre-project shop to get some inspiration. You may see something that sparks your creativity.
- Browse department stores, boutiques, or websites to discover what style you like and find some inspiration for your DIY.
- Remember that every item has potential: you can use ornaments or bows in a new way or transform basic gift boxes into decorative props.
- If you think it might be useful, buy it! If you're debating whether an item that's only $1 might come in handy, go ahead and toss it in your cart.
- Give yourself options. You may or may not use everything, but that's okay. The beauty of DIY is that anything you don't use this time can always be used for a future project.
Make Your Home Merry With Dollar Tree Decor
You deserve to have a home full of Christmas spirit this year. With a spark of holiday creativity and the affordable pieces at Dollar Tree, you can create your own Christmas magic.
