Easy & inexpensive holiday centerpieces

I thought I would share my ideas for easy holiday centerpieces. I had the privilege of preparing a large meal for my family and friends as our contribution to the holidays. I was (and still am) on a tight budget (since I have been laid off since October). So here is what I did.

First centerpiece...4 candle centerpiece.

1. One long narrow serving dish

2. Add four votive holders votive candles
(I already had red votive holders and white votive candles but you could use clear votive holders with red, green, silver or gold or any other color of candle that works for you.

3. Add a couple of sprigs of greenery
(I walked across the yard to the neighbors tree and whacked a couple of sprigs....well it was closer than my trees and it had better sprigs!)

4. Pour a package or more of fresh cranberries around the plate.




There you have it. A beautiful - inexpensive holiday centerpiece. Mine cost me the $2.00 for a bag of cranberries.


2nd Centerpiece - Taper Centerpiece

1. 1 large wide mouth glass vase

2. Add fresh cranberries about 1/3 - 1/2 way up vase

3. Place a couple of sprigs of greenery inside with berries
(Again from the neighbors tree :)

4. 1 votive holder
(Mine was clear but you can use any you have)

5. Fill votive holder about 3/4 full of salt.
(I used Sea salt)

6. Place taper candle into the votive holder
(The salt will hold it in place)

7. Place votive holder & taper inside your vase nested in the berries.



Again, another beautiful, easy and inexpensive centerpiece.