Pottery Barn Holiday Tablescape for Dollar Tree Price

Happy  Holidays Everyone!  This is Corey from Sawdust2Stitches and I am excited to be back with some MORE  awesome tips and tricks for the Holiday Season. (If  you recall last month I showed you how to decorate a designer tree with a Dollar Tree price tag; you can read all about it here. )   If  you are entertaining over the Holidays, and really want to impress your guests, then this is a must read!  I can show you how to make a Pottery Barn Inspired  tablescape with purchases mainly from the Dollar Tree!

How to Create a Beautiful Holiday Tablescape on a Budget

Step 1: Table Runner

I started with a  table runner.  It breaks up the space and creates a visual weight to the centerpiece.

If you don’t already  have one, then here is what I would suggest.  I   purchased a $5.00  twin size flat sheet from Walmart! ( Obviously,  I purchased red.)   This requires a “beginner level”  of sewing.  I made my table runner 16″ wide.  The length of your table runner will be determined by the size of your table.  It is a simple turn over hem.  If you need more instructions, there are basic hem instructions here.

While you have your sewing machine out….  I had plenty of extra  fabric leftover; with the excess fabric I  made all of my napkins as well! I  made  six standard size napkins (16″x16″).  There was still leftover fabric to make additional napkins if needed.

 Step 2:  Focal Point (of the centerpiece).

  For the  centerpieces I  found berry garland at the Dollar Tree ( it was QUITE UGLY,  I wish I had take a “before” picture).  With the help of white spray paint I  fixed that.  Once DRY ,  I lined vases with the garland.

I  did this with  three different size vases.  I  purchased  the smallest  vase at Dollar Tree, and the other larger two at garage sales . For less than $2!

Step 3:  Add Garland

In order to beef up the centerpiece I used $1.98  pine garland from Walmart.  For only $2.00 I was able to fill a lot of space.

  I  simply  ran the garland through and around the three vases.

Step 4:  Dimension and Variation

I wanted to incorporate a little more white to the base.  You can do this by either using canned spray snow, or making these  “Frosted Branches”.  There are a lot of different approaches to making these.  I used the cheapest option,  which consisted of  sticks/or fake branches, white spray paint, hot glue gun , and epsom salt!

It is a little time consuming, and they  really  don’t last for more than one season, but for CHEAP/free  I will take it!

Step 5: Fill the Vases

I wanted to  add vertical lines to the centerpiece. I opted for sticks.  Yup,  sticks.  I  just went in the back yard and used some from the yard.

I then dusted them with white spray paint.  I wanted them to look like  frosted branches.

For the finishing touch,  I used two  stems of decorative berries, and ripped them apart so I could use the individual  berries.  I then  wired each  berry to  different sticks, to add a pop of color to the branches.  I LOVE the look it created.

Step 6 : Place Mats

To keep this cheap,  I used brown packaging paper from Dollar Tree.  You will  typically find it in rolls  (like wrapping paper).  I cut the pieces up to create  place mats.  I cut  mine about 12″x16″.  Easy  Peasy!

Step 7: Napkin Holder/Name Cards

 As you recall, we already  made all the napkins up in  Step 1.  Next, we need to make them pretty, and add some personal touches. I  purchased  the chalkboard name tags from the Dollar section at Target, it included 8 for $1.00.  I  then purchased a 10 pack of snowflakes from the Dollar Tree for  $1.oo,  along with a roll of jute/twine, for also $1.00.

  In theory you can make 8  napkins/napkin holders,  AND place cards for about $5.oo. Look how pretty !

 

Step 8:  Finishing Touches

I meant it when I said I purchased EVERYTHING but the silver ware.  I was able to buy the plates and  the glasses from the Dollar Tree.  I also  picked up a 6 pack of pine cones, and two $1.00 packs of ornaments from the Dollar Tree,   that  I placed in the glasses, and  then added some of the ornaments to  the center garland.

Grand Total

• Table Runner/ 6 Napkins    = $5.00 ( Walmart)
• 3 strands of garland              = $3.00  (Dollar Tree)
• 3 vases                                     = $3.00  ( Dollar Tree & Garage Sale)
• cheap spray paint                  = $ 1.00 (Walmart)
• Garland                                    = $2.00  (Walmart)
• Epson Salt                               = $1.00 ( Dollar Tree)
• Twine                                       = $1.00  (Dollar Tree
• Snowflakes                              = $1.00 (Dollar Tree)
• Name Tags                              = $1.00 (Target)
• 2 packages of Ornaments    = $2.00 (Dollar Tree)
• 6 plates                                    = $6.00 (Dollar Tree)
• 6 glasses                                  = $6.00 ( Dollar Tree)
• 6 pack Pine Cones                 = $1.00   (Dollar Tree)
• Packaging Paper                    = $1.00  (Dollar Tree)

$34.00 for EVERYTHING except the silverware.

 If you  are using your own plates and glasses it is only $22.00!

 

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