BIRCHWOOD CENTERPIECE

Set a beautiful winter woodland tablescape with this easy, budget-friendly DIY birchwood centerpiece. “I chose to elevate this common DIY using the natural beauty of birchwood to create a simple yet elegant Christmas centerpiece accented with fresh pine branches from the tree,” says blogger Ahna Fulmer of Hammers N Hugs.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Three 18-inch birch logs

• Wood glue

• 6-mm jute rope

• Heavy-duty stapler or liquid nails

• Six taper candles

• 7/8" wood drill bit and power drill

• Measuring tape

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

1. Set two birch logs together and place the third on top. Make sure they’re rotated as you like them.

2. Remove the top log and drill six holes into the top, approximately ¾ inches deep. Space the holes evenly across the wood at 1 ½ inches, 4 ½ inches, 7 ½ inches, 10 ½ inches, 13 ½ inches and 16 ½ inches from the end.

3. Use wood glue to secure the three logs together. Make sure the holes are centered on top. Let everything dry.

4. Tie the logs tightly with two pieces of jute rope, and staple or glue the ends together on the bottom of the stack.

5. Place the taper candles into the holes on the top log, and enjoy a candle-lit dinner.