This DIY pallet centerpiece is perfect for a beautiful Christmas table with just two pallet boards. An old belt is used for handles making it easy to pick the entire centerpiece up and move out of the way in time for dinner.
Prep Time1 dayd
Active Time1 hourhr
Total Time1 dayd1 hourhr
Course: Christmas Decorations
Yield: 1
Author: Patti Estep
Cost: $15
Equipment
Wood clamp
Sponge brush
Scissors
Drill and a small bit
Materials
2wood pallet boards
wood glue
wood stain or antiquing gel
Flannel fabric or felt
Fabric glue
Old belt or strips of leather
2small screws
3pillar candles
Fresh cedar or other evergreens
2pomegranates
4clementines
4lemons
whole cloves
Instructions
Glue two wood pallet boards together on one long side and clamp together until dry.
Use a wood stain or antiquing gel to cover the tops and sides.
Once the stain is dry glue some felt or soft fabric to the backside of the boards.
Cut a strip of leather, vinyl, or an old belt about 1 inch wide by 5 inches long.
Drill a small hole at each end of the leather strip.
Put the screws into the holes and screw them into the pallet at each end.
Decorate with white pillar candles, fresh greenery, and fruit studded with whole cloves.