Video: How to Make a Christmas Centerpiece in Under a Minute

As you'll see in the video, it's easy to make this Christmas centerpiece in under a minute because you'll use items you already have on hand.

You can use whatever assortment of glasses you have or, like the photo, you can use a collection of candlesticks to create a similar effect. Just try to keep the materials all the same. If you're using glass, then they should all be glass. If you're using wood or silver, it should all be wood or silver.

Just vary the size and shape of the holders and ornaments.

Keep playing with the arrangement until it suits your style. It only takes a few seconds to make changes and you'll have a centerpiece that sparkles and shines without expensive flowers or even candles.

Put it on your dining table, coffee table or kitchen counter or island.

Thanks to Over the Top, Inc. for use of their beautiful cranberry crushed silk table cover.

It's fast, easy, elegant and free! How's that for a Christmas present to yourself?

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How to create a two-minute Christmas centerpiece

What's fun about the holidays for me is decorating the house and seeing it sparkle and shine from the candy canes to the candles.

Here you'll find an idea for a quick, easy centerpiece that you can make with things you probably have around the house - candles, wine glasses, a mirror and some artificial flowers.

I used a gold and white theme with a little added green tinted water, but you can make it red, green, blue, purple or any color that suits your fancy.

And here's a little trick. Did you know that tea lights float? All you have to do is take them out of their little tin and float them in water. Presto! You have a shimmery floating candle display.

So let this last-minute centerpiece add sparkle to your tablescape.