Winter Wonderland Dinner Party: DIY Centerpieces

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Busy preparing your holiday banquet and still have a barren dinner table?

Creating your own centerpieces is a great way to personalize and knock out some great gifts this holiday season! Check out these videos on how to turn your thrifting into a winter wonderland dinner party.

Winter Terrarium Tablescape

Tiny ornaments and a little thrifting ingenuity is all you need to make this tiny tablescape for dinner guest enjoyment!

Make your own winter terrarium as seasonal decor, or an easy gift with some thrifted glassware and a few crafty ideas! Visit your local Goodwill and start making your holidays something special.

Tools:

  • Paperclips
  • hot glue and gun
  • needle nose pliers

Supplies:

  • thrifted glassware
  • polyester stuffing or "fluff'
  • paperclips
  • glittery floral branches
  • small shrubbery and/or pine cones
  • 1 medium sized "special" ornament
  • small present ornaments
  • faux "loose snow" or glittery confetti

Napkin Rings & Ornament Gift

This craft makes a special addition to your winter tablescape as well as a great ornament and  guest gift. Upcycle those pesky puzzles with missing pieces and the only tool you need is a hot glue gun!

With a few simple thrift finds, you can create something special for your holiday table. Visit your local Goodwill and start making your holidays something special.

Supplies

  • curtain or shower rings
  • spray paint
    • white
    • glittery
  • puzzle pieces
  • twine or string
  • dinner napkins

Dinner Tray

Now that the tree is trimmed and the chestnuts are roasting, how are you getting your feast to the table? Check out this video for a holiday spin on a dinner tray.

Your unique thrift finds can become beautiful holiday serving trays! Visit your local Goodwill and start making your holidays something special.

Supplies:

  • thrifted serving tray
  • base color spray paint
  • acrylic stencil paint
  • stencil
  • paint brush
  • metallic paint pen
  • clear sealant

Dazzle your guests at the dinner table and hand craft your gifts this season! Make these crafty festive solutions your own with thrifty finds from your local Goodwill.