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Simple Fall DIY Dining Table Centerpiece Idea

No design skills required! This simple DIY fall Centerpiece is a snap to put together! It's all about layering - read below as I take you through this easy centerpiece idea step-by-step.
Prep Time10 minutes
Active Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes

Materials

  • 1 piece Table runner of your choice
  • 3 pieces Round wooden breadboards
  • 2 pieces Premade fall garland
  • 1 Piece 9" round clay bowl
  • 2 pieces 8" standard clay pots
  • 1 bag Excelsior
  • 2 pieces Large white pumpkins
  • 10 pieces Small white pumpkins or gourds
  • 6 pieces Small clay pots
  • 4 pieces Pillar candles ( sizes ranging between 4"- 6")
  • 10 pieces Taper candles (8, 10 or 12 inch ones)

Instructions

  • The first step of this centerpiece is laying a cloth or paper runner down the center of the table. You may use a fabric runner, a natural runner (ie. seagrass, hemp) or a paper runner. I used a curtain panel and folded it in 1/2.
    curtain panel folded in 1/2 to make a table runner.
  • If using fabric, with your hands scrunch or gather at various points of the runner. This adds interest and ensures you have adequate space for your place settings.
    runner gathered in the center.
  • Lay 3 wooden breadboards in the middle of the table on the runner.
    3 round wodden breadboards laid on top of the fabric runner.
  • Next lay 2 premade fall garlands in and around the breadboards.
    premade fall garland are added to the table scape.
  • Place a large round clay pot on the center breadboard and fill it with excelsior. Then add a larger white pumpkin.
    large white pumpkin in a clay pot.
  • Placing on their sides, lay 2 medium size clay pots on the other 2 breadboards. Add excesior and a medium size pumpkin inside with 2 smaller pumpkins on the outside.
    clay pot laying on its side with excelsior and white pumpkins spilling out.
  • Fill smaller clay pots with pillars candles and place those around (I used 4)
    small clay pot with white pillar candle.
  • Fill 2 small clay pots with a collection of taper candles and place those around the centerpiece.
    clay pot with taper candles.
  • Fill in the design with extra white pumpkins and gourds.
    adding a small white pumpkin.
  • Once everything is in place, grab a bunch of excelsior and pull it apart into small handfuls and fill in some of the gaps.
    handful of excelsior being placed in and around the items on the table.
  • When its time for your dinner party, light the pillar candles.
    Note: I would be hesitant to light the taper candles since the wax will drip on the table or the centerpiece. If you feel. more comfortable using battery operated candles, please do.
    top view picture of complted centerpiece with candles lit.

Notes

This design is made on an extra long table measuring 8.5 feet. This table can accommodate a large centerpiece. You may have to reduce the number of supplies according to the length of your table.