DIY A Bottlebrush Tree Centerpiece That Truly Brings Holiday Magic To Your Home

There is nothing quite like gathering your family to transform your home with decor ahead of the holidays. While this is an overall positive experience for most, things can get a bit frustrating when you have to work with a tight budget. You can overcome this obstacle by making holiday decor pieces yourself for less. One easy DIY is a bottlebrush tree centerpiece that truly brings holiday magic to your home. To complete this project, simply glue a few small wooden trays together to form a base, coat that base with fake snow, and glue your bottlebrush trees on top. You can string fairy lights through the finished centerpiece to elevate it even further.

When you are done, you'll have your very own sturdy holiday centerpiece that rivals similar items you would find in your favorite retail store. For example, Pottery Barn sells a Lit Bottlebrush Tree Centerpiece that is designed very similarly to this DIY project. However, it is priced at $66.50. You may be able to save a few dollars by opting for the DIY instead, especially if you already have some of the required materials on hand. The DIY Christmas decor item is also the better option for those who would prefer a piece they can customize. Pottery Barn doesn't offer this perk since it already comes assembled.

To create your bottle brush tree centerpiece, start out with your base. You can skip a few steps by simply using the HGF Small Kitchen Countertop Organizer as a base rather than gluing multiple smaller trays together. Feel free to paint it in a color of your choice. After applying a coat of Mod Podge and sprinkling some Beistle Sparkling Snow (or whichever fake snow you prefer) all over your base, you are ready to glue your bottlebrush trees on top. You may want to complete this step using E6000 and the affordable Sisal Bottle Brush Trees from Target. Although the video above features a glue gun being used for this step, E6000 may be the better option for those who do not want to purchase both a glue gun and glue sticks.

Your final step is to illuminate your stunning DIY table centerpiece with your favorite fairy lights. If you do not already own a set, you may want to consider the budget-friendly RTGS Store String Lights. They come in a pack of two. After you are done with this finishing touch, all that's left to do is figure out where to display your centerpiece. You could, of course, go the traditional route of positioning it on a table or kitchen island. However, it would also look great on a fireplace mantle. It's an adorable addition to a home office desk that needs a little holiday cheer as well.