Add a touch of rustic charm to your holiday table with my step-by-step tutorial to create a simple and natural Christmas centerpiece with dried oranges.
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10 Stunning Christmas Centerpiece Ideas
Christmas is just around the corner, and I’m thrilled to join a group of talented bloggers to share 10 creative and easy DIY Christmas centerpiece ideas!
Whether you’re hosting a formal Christmas dinner or a cozy gathering with loved ones, these centerpieces will add a touch of festive charm to your holiday table. With a variety of styles and budgets to choose from, you’re sure to find the perfect centerpiece to add a touch of festive cheer to your home.
Thank you to all the wonderful hosts of this hop. And an extra special welcome to those friends who are joining me from Julie at My Wee Abode. I love Julie’s pretty pastel Christmas centerpiece with sugared fruits!
You can find the links to all the gorgeous Christmas centerpieces at the bottom of this post.
Make sure you read through to the end…I promise you don’t want to miss out on any of the holiday inspiration.
Simple And Natural Christmas Centerpiece Made With Dried Oranges
This year, I’m embracing the rustic charm of Christmas by incorporating simple yet elegant elements like greenery, oranges, and cinnamon sticks into my holiday décor.
Oranges, with their vibrant color and cheerful presence, have long been associated with Christmas festivities.
Fast forward to the present day, and oranges can be used throughout your Christmas decor to add a touch of cheer to any holiday celebration.
For example, you can use dried orange slices to decorate holiday chair wreaths or garlands. You can decorate your Christmas tree with handcrafted dried orange ornaments. Or, you can use dried oranges to make a Christmas centerpiece!
So, today I’m going to share my step-by-step tutorial to make your own rustic Christmas centerpiece with greenery, and dried oranges. It’s an easy and affordable project that anyone can do and this DIY Christmas centerpiece will look beautiful on your holiday table.
Tools And Supplies Needed For A Christmas Centerpiece With Dried Oranges
Here is a list of everything you’ll need to make your own rustic centerpiece for Christmas using greenery, dried oranges, and cinnamon sticks
- Set of hurricane candle holders
- Dried oranges
- Cinnamon sticks
- Faux holiday greenery
- Battery-operated candles
- Faux snow
- Craft twine
- Floral wire
- 2 – 1/2″ burlap wired ribbon
- Birch twigs
- Scissors
- Hot glue gun and glue sticks
Getting Started on Your Christmas Centerpiece
To get started on your DIY holiday centerpiece, start by gathering your supplies.
For my Christmas centerpiece, I purchased a bag of dried oranges, but you can easily make your own in the oven or a food dehydrator.
(P.S. Be sure to click here to read my tutorial for making dried oranges for the holidays.)
Directions To Make A Rustic Christmas Centerpiece
Step 1: Create The Dried Orange and Greenery Bundle
First, grab two pieces of faux pine greenery and bind them together using thin-gauge floral wire.
Since the greenery bundle will be the foundation for your cinnamon sticks and dried oranges, make sure it’s nice and sturdy by giving it a firm tug.
Next, grab your glue gun and carefully attach two cinnamon sticks to the greenery bundle. Let that glue dry and cool before you move on to the next step.
Now, it’s time to add the dried orange slices! Grab your glue gun again and carefully attach one orange slice on top of the cinnamon sticks.
Then, to add an extra touch of rustic charm, dab some glue on the back of the bundle and attach a thin piece of craft twine. Wrap the twine around the bundle in a criss-crossing pattern. Don’t forget to trim off any excess twine and secure it with another dab of glue.
Step 2: Prepare Your Hurricane Candle Holders
Before I added my greenery and dried oranges, to my Christmas centerpiece, I gave these hurricane candle holders a little makeover. I upcycled them from an old holiday centerpiece, adding a fresh, rustic look with some wired burlap ribbon.
To recreate this look, simply cut some ribbon and wrap it around each candle holder, making sure it’s nice and snug.
Now, grab the holiday bundle of greenery and oranges you just created, and attach it to the burlap-wrapped candle holders.
Use your glue gun to secure the bundle to the ribbon. Lay the candle holders flat while the glue dries, ensuring everything stays in place.
Complete the rustic look of your Christmas centerpiece by tucking a few birch twigs into the arrangement of greenery and dried oranges.
Step 3: Finish Your Christmas Centerpiece
To add the final touches of festive sparkle to your rustic Christmas centerpiece, sprinkle a dusting of faux snow in the bottom of each hurricane candle holder.
Then, carefully place a flameless battery-operated candle in each holder, and that’s it! Your rustic Christmas centerpiece is ready to grace your holiday tablescape and spread festive cheer throughout your home.
Simple And Natural Christmas Centerpiece Made With Dried Oranges
And that’s it! You’ve now created a beautiful and natural Christmas centerpiece that will add a touch of rustic charm to your holiday table.
This easy-to-make, budget-friendly Christmas centerpiece is a perfect addition to any holiday decor, regardless of your crafting skills.
More Christmas Centerpiece Inspiration
Thank you for stopping by today! I hope my easy tutorial encourages you to make your own rustic DIY Christmas centerpiece this holiday season.
Next, head on over to my friend Stacy at Bricks ‘n Blooms to see her stunning rustic and elegant Christmas centerpiece.
And, don’t miss out on more beautiful holiday table decor and centerpiece ideas linked below!
Happy holidays!
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I love the dried orange embellished hurricanes! They make such a festive centerpiece!
Thank you, Kim. They add a bit of elegance to the table. And I love the flameless candles for ambience during dinner.
Your centerpiece is beautiful! Love how you decorated the hurricanes. I love dried oranges. Happy holidays!
Thank you so much, Kim! Happy holiday to you, too!
These festive hurricanes are so pretty! They have a warm, inviting, and rustic look. And your table looks so inviting, I’ll be making some for my home this Christmas. Thanks for touring with us!
Thank you so much, Yvonne for your kind words and for invcluding me in this great group of friends. I enjoyed the tour and now I have a lot of new idaes and inspiration for next holiday season!
Absolutely beautiful! Love all the natural elements!
Thank you, Stacy!
Your hurricanes are so pretty, Jen. Love the orange slices and greenery together, and the cinnamon sticks! So clever and cozy! So glad you could join the tour! Pinned!
Thank you, Julie. I had so much fun joining this great group of ladies.
Jen, wow! This centerpiece is just beautiful. I love the simplicity and I love the three glass hurricanes grouped together, so impactful! Pinned!
Thank you, Kelly! I’m so glad you enjoy them as much as I do.
These hurricanes are so gorgeous, Jen!! What a creative way to use orange slices. I love all of the attention to detail, like the twine you wrapped the slices. Your display looks so fresh and festive on your dining room table. I’m so glad you could join us for this hop!
Thank you so much, Crissy! I’m happy I could join you all. I enjoyed seeing all the pretty inspiration. Now I have a lot of ideas for next Christmas!
I love your Hurrican candle holders. They look beautiful and so easy to make. I also need to find me a pretty board, that is such a great base for all kinds of centerpieces. Your table is set so beautifully, tons of inspiration that has been planning for a future table.
Thank you, Marty!
Jen, I love that you decorated not one, but a set of hurricane candle holders! They look so pretty grouped together, and I love rustic natural look of the greenery, cinnamon sticks and orange slices. I have lots of left over orange slices from last year, and now I know just what to make with them!
Thank you, Michele. I really enjoy the grouping too. And, I can keep them together on my table, or use them throughout our home. They were so fun and simple to make, too!
So pretty, Jen!! The simplicity of it is what really catches me eye. The use of natural elements is such a festive and unique idea, especially attaching the cinnamon sticks. I bet it smells so good, too! Pinned! Happy Thanksgiving!!
Thank you, Rachel. Yes, the cinnamon sticks have an added bonus. Our dining room smells so good!😉
Super cute. I love the simple elegance of using natural items. Hugs to you.
Thanks so much, Renae!