Modern Christmas Centerpiece Made from Wood

Create this modern Christmas centerpiece with simple wood materials, paint, and Mod Podge. It would look awesome on your dinner table!

Man Podger Walter has outdone himself this time with his gorgeous, modern Christmas candle holder. Walter . . . is this going into your Etsy shop? I think some of us want it!! I know I do. If I have to pick my favorite type of holiday decor, it’s the kind that’s simple and clean.

Though I’ve been guilty of the more colorful, busy type of projects, the style just like Walter’s Christmas centerpiece is my favorite. This wood Christmas craft is not difficult, and you can see how awesome the results are; I’ll let Walter tell you how it’s done.

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This is a easy Christmas craft that can make a statement to any decor for the holidays. I love mid-century modern design, so I decided to go with a modern Christmas centerpiece. Made out of wood, and simply stated.

Use any type of shape for the tree and whatever papers you desire. I will show in this tutorial how I made this particular one.

Wooden Christmas Centerpiece

Gather These Supplies

• 2 wood taper cups (can be found in the unfinished wood section of craft stores)
• Screws and screwdriver
• Cordless drill with a counter sink bit (I used a drill press)
• 2 1/2″ x 7″ x 1/4″ piece of wood
• Elongated triangle shape 3″ x 9 3/4″ (Use any shape or form to your liking)
• 1″ wooden bead with a hole through it
• Mod Podge Gloss

Step 1: Prime all the pieces with FolkArt Titanium White. Let dry for about 20 minutes.

Step 2: Trace the triangular shape onto your selected paper and cut. Do the same for the base as well.

Step 3: Lay out all the shapes that have been cut out. Decoupage all the pieces and let dry for at least 15 minutes.

Step 4: Paint the edges of the base with FolkArt Engine Red, then decoupage the top and bottom of the base. Let dry for 15 minutes.

Step 5: Once all the pieces are decoupaged you are ready to assemble. You have two options:

1. You can use industrial glue to assemble everything
2. use a drill press with a countersink bit and drill three pilot holes

Next, attach the taper cups with a 1/2″ wood screw and a 2 1/2″ wood screw through the base, wood bead and tree to secure.

Step 6: Seal the whole piece with Mod Podge and let dry for at least 15 minutes. Add two taper candles and your project is complete!

That was fun, simple, and I like the way my modern Christmas centerpiece came out. Remember to use whatever shape you like for the center and choose some interesting papers to Mod Podge. Have fun and enjoy this project!

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Did you enjoy this cute holiday centerpiece idea? I’d love for you to check out these other projects as well:

• DIY Christmas Candles with Festive Napkins
• Frosted Christmas Luminaries with Faux “Snow”!
• Make Vintage Christmas Candles in Three Easy Steps
• Glitter Candle Holders for Any Celebration