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Thursday, December 14, 2006
Christmas Collectible Centerpiece
One beautiful Christmas heirloom becomes the center of attention.

Showcase one beautiful Christmas figurine on your holiday table. Whether it's a family heirloom or new purchase, this will be the focus of your Christmas table. You'll be amazed how easy it is to create this personal and special centerpiece.
Look around your home for a special Christmas or holiday object. It might be a Santa, sleigh, lighted ceramic tree, or jolly cookie jar. You choose the theme of this Christmas centerpiece.
Materials for Christmas Collectible Centerpiece
  • platter or tray
  • Christmas collectible of your choice
  • pine boughs
  • ornaments
  • garland and bows

Follow these simple steps to make your Christmas Collectible Centerpiece:

  • Place a tray on the table or use a piece of heavy plastic to protect the table.
  • Arrange Christmas greens on top of the plastic, spreading them out from the center, stretching toward each end of the table.
  • Place your chosen Christmas collectible in the middle, on top of the greens.

Special tips for fine-tuning:

  • A sheet of plastic or a tray will keep the pine sap and needles off your table.)
  • Use a variety of holiday greens such as long cedar branches and noble fir boughs for extra texture.
  • Tuck a few colorful ornaments, bows, or garlands around the greens.
  • Remember that the greens are not in water, so they will dry out quickly.
posted by Smithdeson @ 4:27 PM  
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