copados1993 Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 inexpensive holiday centerpiece ideas would be appreciated:banana01: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zillygal Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 My cheapest one I have ever done was to use a larger candle (any color.. I used a 3 wick one last year I got a the dollar store), wrap leftover garland around it, and added some ornaments to it. Other ones have just been to use a clear vase and put ornaments in it. I hope this helps, I know they aren't truly original, but I hate spending a ton of money on centerpieces. leah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elena_398 Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 Keep watching Martha in the mornings! She does great quick crafts every episode. Love it:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eve Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 gotta agree Martha will most likley do something you could use/do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorkydiva Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 One year I got one of those red berry wreaths that I already had and placed it in the center of the table. Put several pillar candles of different heights in the middle and laid pinecones, evergreen sprigs around it and small votive candles around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motoXmom Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 I can't put anything on the table... my cats would think it's either a new bed or something else to play with! LOL I've tried and one year all I heard was the bulbs rolling on the floor during the night. I'm just happy I didn't use glass ones they were plastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erh12275 Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 Keep watching Martha in the mornings! She does great quick crafts every episode. Love it:)I agree...Martha is the best for the Holidays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susiejwp Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 ...I always have generic gifts ready for anyone who gives us one unexpectedly....I wrap these and place them in a basket...they work great plus they are pretty because I use sparkly foils and such for paper....(I always make sure they are gifts I can then give at other times of the year or thing I want myself...that way it isn't $ wasted if I don't give away all of them!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gporter34 Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 Since I decorate every room in the house for Christmas, I use gingerbread people and cany ornaments in the kitchen. I bought two of the candle holders at WM last year after the holidays. They are white and look as though they have candy canes in them. I will use them and some really great greenery with "ice" on it that I got at Hobby Lobby yesterday for $1.00 each. With some red shiny ornament balls, I will be finished with the centerpiece. I also got some beautiful red chargers for the table for $1.00 each. They will look great with the centerpiece. I watch Martha everyday. She has some really neat ideas and alot of them are very simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloey Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 Get a large clear bowl or basket and put in it: One string of battery operated lights, either white or colored some odd and end pieces of fake pine Glass balls of your choice of colors drape the lights amongst the balls Its really pretty when done and most of the stuff you have onhand except maybe the lights which are cheap and even cheaper if you go to Joann or Michaels and use one of their 40% off coupons! Probably you could do this whole thing for under 5.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copados1993 Posted November 6, 2005 Author Share Posted November 6, 2005 Since I decorate every room in the house for Christmas, I use gingerbread people and cany ornaments in the kitchen. I bought two of the candle holders at WM last year after the holidays. They are white and look as though they have candy canes in them. I will use them and some really great greenery with "ice" on it that I got at Hobby Lobby yesterday for $1.00 each. With some red shiny ornament balls, I will be finished with the centerpiece. I also got some beautiful red chargers for the table for $1.00 each. They will look great with the centerpiece. I watch Martha everyday. She has some really neat ideas and alot of them are very simple.This sounds really nice!Thanks to everyone for such GREAT ideas!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gporter34 Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 You are welcome. I love this site for sooo many reasons. I have gotten some really great ideas here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elena_398 Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 I loved Martha's centerpiece ideas for Halloween. I don't decorate for the holiday in the house, but when I see things like this it makes me wonder why I couldn't think of it! It seems so simple when she does it. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gporter34 Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Her ideas are the best in my opinion. I use alot of her ideas on decorating and recipes. The kids tease me all of the time about being a mix of Clark Griswold/Martha Stewart.lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elena_398 Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Im not even crafty but her ideas are for everyday people to try. Love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridasun5 Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 I found a great idea in the Crate and Barrel catalog (also seen them at Z Gallerie) this year that I am going to try and make cheaper than I can buy. The only thing is, these are pretty contemporary/modern style, so if you are more traditional or country, I dont think they would work in your house. Anyway, get 3 (or however many you want) cone shaped stryofoam peices, some glue and a large bucket of red glitter. Spread the glue all over the sytrofoam peices and slater them with red glitter and voila....contemporary christmas tree decor. I am trying to wait out to see if I can get a deal on really tiny beads as they used on the ones for sale at Crate and Barrel, but if you are on a budget, glitter would work just as well too. Arrange the trees in the middle of the table with some pine garland or pine branches, a few little ornaments or candles and you have a nice centerpeice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gporter34 Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 I saw some of those at Hobby Lobby, Target, WM, and Ross over the weekend. They are pretty with all of the glitter and beads. They had them in several colors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kandy Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Get a large clear bowl or basket and put in it: One string of battery operated lights, either white or coloredsome odd and end pieces of fake pineGlass balls of your choice of colors drape the lights amongst the balls Its really pretty when done and most of the stuff you have onhand except maybe the lights which are cheap and even cheaper if you go to Joann or Michaels and use one of their 40% off coupons! Probably you could do this whole thing for under 5.00This is also good to use christmas Popourii and it will make the house smell good to as the lights heat up the Popourii Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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