Christmas Table Decorations to Make

From LoveToKnow Crafts

Finding Christmas table decorations to make can help you create a memorable setting for your holiday meal. While it's true you can purchase table decorations at most discount and department stores, making your own gives you an opportunity to create unique holiday decor.

Ideas for Christmas Table Decorations to Make

When searching for ideas for Christmas table decorations to make, there are a number of different factors you should consider. For example:

How much time you want to spend on the project
How much money you're willing to invest in supplies
Your level of crafting skill
If you want a project that you can complete by yourself or if you'd prefer a craft the whole family can enjoy
Whether or not the project blends well with your other holiday décor items

Table Cloth

Whether casual and contemporary or sophisticated and elegant, a table cloth sets the tone for your celebration. Consider completing one of these easy projects:

Use fabric paint to stamp a Christmas-themed design onto a plain cotton table cloth.
Pick up a roll of Christmas ribbon to stitch along the edges of a red or green table cloth for an instant dose of holiday cheer.
Choose pretty Christmas fabric from your local craft store to make a no sew table cloth. You can find instructions on the Matt and Shari HGTV Web site.

Napkin Rings

Napkin rings are a simple craft to make, yet they can add a lot of impact to your holiday table. For example:

Make simple napkin rings by tying ribbon bows around your napkins, then adding charms or silk flowers to the centers.
Decoupage scraps of colorful Christmas paper onto a paper towel tube cut into one or two inch sections to make cheap, yet festive, napkin rings.
String beads onto wire, then wrap the wire around a paper towel tube mold to create a napkin ring that sparkles.

Place Mats

If you want to use place mats at your holiday meal, here are some ideas to consider:

Laminate some of your child's artwork to make special Christmas place mats.
Make a collage style place mat using old Christmas greeting cards, patterned scrapbook paper, or wrapping paper.
Crochet place mats to add a country Christmas look to your table. You can find a free pattern, complete with instructions for matching coasters, on the Coats and Clark Web site.

Place Cards

Place cards that double as party favors can be a wonderful addition to your handmade Christmas decorations. For example:

Have your children get into the holiday spirit by coloring place cards for each guest. You can find printable seasonal designs on the Enchanted Learning Web site.
Fill clear glass ornaments with scraps of rolled paper as described in our Christmas Craft Ornaments tutorial. Use rub-on letters to spell out each person's name. Tie a ribbon bow to the top of each ornament.
Use beads to make a small ornament for each guest, then add their name to the favor with a ribbon tag. See our How to Make an Angel out of Beads and Beaded Snowflake Craft articles for more information.

Centerpieces

A centerpiece helps to reinforce the theme of your party while providing a focal point for the table. Here are a few easy centerpiece Christmas table decorations to make:

Display your favorite handmade Christmas ornaments on top of candle sticks for a dramatic looking centerpiece.
Fill your favorite clear bowls with pinecones and artificial snow.
Tie a red ribbon bows around empty glass jars, then fill with white candles for a simple and elegant looking centerpiece.

For more Christmas centerpiece ideas, please see our Christmas Centerpiece Craft article.