Christmas Ornament Centerpiece Ideas

Move the ornaments off the tree for a creative table centerpiece. The Christmas ornament centerpieces work well for parties or any everyday centerpiece for your dining room table or coffee table. Use sets of coordinating ball ornaments for the best look, or you can also use old ornaments that you no longer hang on the tree. Does this Spark an idea?

Vase

A large glass vase works well as the base for a Christmas ornament centerpiece. Choose ball ornaments in a variety of colors, or stick with one or two different colors depending on the desired look. Fill the vase with the ornaments varying the placement so the colors are mixed throughout. You can also use a large glass bowl for a similar look. If you want more visual interest in the centerpiece, mix in other accents, such as piece of pine branches, bead garland or pine cones.

Candle Holders

Candle holders double as Christmas ornaments stands for a centerpiece. The candle holders meant for taper candles work the best. Place Christmas ball ornaments directly on top of each candle holder. To spell out a message with the ornaments, such as "jolly", "Noel" and "joy", place a vinyl letter sticker on each one. For more contrast, fill some of the candle holders with actual taper candles and others with ornaments.

Pine Boughs

Pine boughs make a festive bed for a Christmas ornament arrangement on a table. You can use either real or artificial pine boughs. Cut the pine boughs into various lengths and arrange them in a pile on the table. Nestle the Christmas ornaments into the pine boughs. Artificial spray snow, beads, pine cones and other holiday accents add to the arrangement.

Artificial Snow

A bowl of artificial snow is another base option for Christmas ornament centerpieces. Different types of materials will work for artificial snow, such as cotton batting arranged in a bowl to make it resemble a pile. A crystal gel snow is another option. The crystals are sold in craft stores near the floral materials. Add water to the crystals to make them plump up and resemble snow. Pour the gel snow in the bowl. Arrange the ornaments in the snow.