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Pallet centerpiece with white candles, cedar branches, orange & lemons studded with cloves and pomegranates
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DIY Pallet Centerpiece

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 day
Active Time1 hour
Total Time1 day 1 hour
Course: Christmas Decorations
Yield: 1
Author: Patti Estep
Cost: $15

Equipment

  • Wood clamp
  • Sponge brush
  • Scissors
  • Drill and a small bit

Materials

  • 2 wood pallet boards
  • wood glue
  • wood stain or antiquing gel
  • Flannel fabric or felt
  • Fabric glue
  • Old belt or strips of leather
  • 2 small screws
  • 3 pillar candles
  • Fresh cedar or other evergreens
  • 2 pomegranates
  • 4 clementines
  • 4 lemons
  • 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.
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