You don’t need to spend a fortune when it comes to decorating for the holidays. In fact, many items can be found right at your local dollar store and turned into something amazing. I love coming up with new ideas with items found at the dollar store, thrift store, or in the $1 -$2 bins at the store. Below is a variety of Holiday Table Decorating Ideas on a Budget that I have created for my home including centerpieces, napkin holders, and place card holders.
Centerpieces
Supplies
- tin container found at the thrift store
- garland from the dollar store
- happy holidays sign from Michael’s $1.50 bin
- placemat I already had on hand
- ornaments from my Christmas storage bin
- holiday decor from my Christmas storage bin
Supplies
- red tinsel wreath from the dollar store
- wreath decorations from the dollar store
- placemat I had on hand
- candle I already had
Supplies
- garland from the dollar store
- wreath decor from the dollar store
- hurricane glass from the dollar store
- ornaments I already had
Supplies
- 3-4 bags candy cane sticks from the dollar store
- glass candle holder from the dollar store
- candle from the dollar store
Directions
- Using a hot glue gun, glue the candy cane sticks all around the glass candle holder.
- Let dry.
- Add your favorite candle (I recommend a peppermint scent) and add to the center of your table.
Supplies
- hurricane glass from the dollar store
- sticks I took off a lamp I bought at the thrift store (or you can use sticks from outside)
- ribbon from the dollar store
- candle from the dollar store
Directions
- Using a hot glue gun, glue sticks all around the hurricane glass.
- Let dry.
- Tie a ribbon around the hurricane glass.
- Add your favorite candle and put it in the center of your table.
Place Card Holders
Supplies
- sticks from outside
- hot glue gun and glue sticks
- cardstock
- chalkboard labels
- chalk ink markers
Directions
- Using the hot glue gun, glue 2 sticks together leaving an opening in the middle for the place card.
- Let dry.
- Place the chalkboard label on a piece of cardstock paper.
- Using chalk ink markers write the name of your guest and a design or picture of you want and let dry.
- Cut out the place card and insert in the stick holder and place accordingly on the table where you want your guests to sit.
Supplies
- candy cane sticks from the dollar store
- hot glue gun and glue sticks
- cardstock
- chalkboard labels
- chalk ink markers
Directions
- Using the hot glue gun, glue 2 candy cane sticks together leaving an opening in the middle for the place card.
- Let dry.
- Place the chalkboard label on a piece of cardstock paper.
- Using chalk ink markers write the name of your guest and a design or picture of you want and let dry.
- Cut out the place card and insert in the stick holder and place accordingly on the table where you want your guests to sit.
Napkin & Silverware Holders
I found a bag of these small ornaments at the thrift store for 50 cents. Using a piece of twine found at the dollar store I attached the small ornament and tied around the paper napkin I got at the dollar store.
Using mini stockings from the dollar store, I inserted paper napkins from the dollar store and my silverware for a festive table setting.
Don’t forget to shop the clearance racks after the holidays to stock up on some inexpensive holiday items for next year!
