How to Make a Rustic Tree Round Centerpieces For Your Fall Table
Impress your guests with a stunning tree round centerpiece for your holiday table using only three items: tree rounds, tree branches, and newspaper. Let's explore your yard together...
After having a tree trimmed, I was thrilled to collect some tree rounds. The more rugged and rustic they are, the better! The rotted center hole adds character and charm to the decor.
1. Cut the tree rounds
Thank you, Mr. Arborist. 🙂
Or you can purchase Wood Rounds on Amazon... LINK.
2. Tan the newspaper
Next, we'll use newspaper to make leaves. After reading the paper, I hung it on the clothesline in the sun.
I sprayed a bit of Clorox Cleaner to wet the pages and quicken the aging process.
Within a few hours in the sun, the paper had a tan, weathered look. Perfect to create fall leaves.
3. Gather branches
Finally, gather thin tree branches to fit into the rounds. These will be the trees.
If you can't gather any yourself, tree branches can be found on Amazon... LINK.
4. Cut leaves out of newspaper
Cut the newspaper into tiny leaves – about 1″ long is good.
Gather all the leaves.
5. Hot glue the branches to the rounds
Set out the tree rounds and select the perfect tree branches.
6. Hot glue the leaves to the branches
Take a moment and put on some green chili stew… perfect on a chilly fall night.
The Phases of Fall Centerpiece
One tree represents the beginning of fall – the tree is laden with leaves and the leaves are changing color.
The center tree represents mid-fall. It bends in the wind. The leaves fall and blow off the tree.
The last tree represents the end of fall. Just a handful of leaves hanging from its branches… soon the snow will fly.
Place the tree rounds down the center of the table: Beginning of Fall. Mid-Fall. End of Fall.
Set the table. Any color. Any pattern. Love the mix of rustic with China and stripes.
Chili Stew with a pop of orange pumpkins. Perfect.
Simple. Fun. Easy. Fancy. And free!
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Thanks! Jeanne
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This would work well as function decor
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Hi Thea - thanks - party/function décor can definitely work - the size of the piece depends on the size of the wood round...large dramatic pieces would work great!
Jeanne - Doodle T and Me!
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