For a holiday table, I prefer centerpieces that are simple, natural, and as close to effortless as possible.
A few days ago, I was browsing my local Michael?s craft store and came across their clear glass ornament section (the ones you can decorate any way you wish) and I thought to myself those skinny disc versions would make really cute bud vases on a table top.
And they do. :)
 
 
This project is not sponsored, but I did find all the supplies at Michaels. I brought six disc glass ornaments in addition to a long wood pallet plaque I found in the wood section of the store. Note, the wood plaques are marketed as sign makers and they have a piece of twine on the back but I clipped that off.
To make this simple ornament vase centerpiece, you?ll need the following: rectangular wood pallet plaque, six disc glass ornaments, gold spray paint & painter?s tape; hot glue & glue gun, six votive candleholders and tea lights.  
 
First, spray paint the bottoms of the vases gold. I did so by taping them off at a diagonal, then giving them a light coat of gold leaf spray paint (Krylon?s Gold Leaf has always been a favorite).
 
 
Once the vases are dry, position the tea lights on your plank to give you an idea where the votive candleholders will sit.
 
 
Using the hot glue gun, dab a small pea sized amount on the bottom of a vase then secure it to your plank. I tilted mine slightly off center and varied the angles for a less predictable layout.
 
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