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How to Make a Christmas Centerpiece

Person adds fake snow to their centerpiece.

Difficulty

Beginner

Duration

Over 1 day

Why not get into the holiday spirit with your very own DIY activity? This guide will show you how to spruce up any tabletop with a Christmas centerpiece using a wreath, candles and some holiday decor. 

1

Flock the Wreath

A person flocks a wreath with fake snow.
  • Lay the wreath flat and spray the flocking spray straight down onto the wreath. This will create a realistic look of snow with the heaviest coating on the top portions of the wreath. 
  • You can layer the flocking spray to create a look of thicker snow. 
  • Once you finish with the spray, set the wreath aside to dry for at least four to six hours so the spray can harden.
2

Assemble the Centerpiece

Flameless candles are placed on a tray.
  • After your flocking spray has dried, the next step is to begin to assemble the centerpiece. 
  • Group a few of your LED votives in the center of your flat circular tray or cardboard. 
  • Place your wreath over the candles so the edge of your tray is completely hidden. 


Tip: It's best to use an odd number of three or five candles for the most eye-catching look.

3

Add Decorations

Christmas decorations are added to a flocked wreath.
  • Use ribbon and small ornaments to add color to the centerpiece. 
  • Try to spread an even amount around the entire centerpiece. You don’t need much, just enough to add some extra color. 


4

Add More Light

Flameless tea light candles are added to the centerpiece.
  • Add in the rest of your LED votives, mixing short and tall votives together. 
  • Using LEDs with a soft yellow light provides a nice warm look, but any LED candles will do the trick. 


Safety Tip: We recommend using only LED candles, as traditional candles can be a fire hazard in the middle of the centerpiece.

5

Make It Snow

Fake snow is sprinkled on top of the wreath centerpiece.
  • Lastly, add some more instant snow and sprinkle around the centerpiece. 
  • Try to fill up any empty spots as you give it that finished snowy look.

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