Christmas Arrangement on a Decorative Tray

1) Fill the tray with “ flower arrangement foam .” Cut the “ flower arrangement foam ” to fit the tray snugly. It should fit tightly but not protrude over the edge. “ flower arrangement foam ” is a firm, porous material into which you can easily insert picks and stems. This keeps your decoration stable without having to secure each piece individually.

2) Add a layer of “ moss ” as a natural base Cover the “ flower arrangement foam ” with “ moss, ” until the surface appears solid. Press the moss lightly so it stays in place and the background doesn’t show through. This layer creates a soft, “woodland” look and makes the figures, ornaments, and mini-trees you’ll add later appear as if they’re part of a small Christmas scene.

3) Insert the fir tree picks and set up the scene Now insert the fir tree picks into the flower arrangement foam.

4) Position the main elements: Figures and highlights First, arrange the figures and larger decorative elements loosely before gluing them down. This way, you can check whether the lines of sight, spacing, and proportions are right. Place the eye-catching elements in the front third or slightly offset so that the scene looks dynamic and isn’t too centered.

5) Secure with hot glue Once the layout is right, use hot glue to secure the fir trees, scatter decoration, figures, and ornaments. Work in small steps: start with the large pieces, then move on to the smaller ones. Hot glue cools quickly and provides immediate hold—ideal if you want to finish a festive decorative tray in 1–2 hours. Apply the glue in small dots so it won’t be visible later.

6) “ scatter decoration ” and Ornaments for Shine and Balance Now add “ scatter decoration ” and ornaments until the arrangement looks balanced. Arrange round elements in small groups rather than individually—this creates a calmer look.

7) Finishing Touches and Durability Finally, check that everything is securely attached and remove any fine glue threads if necessary. The tray is then ready for display right away and, depending on the space, can also be used beautifully as a centerpiece on the dining table.

Now it’s your turn! If you’d like to recreate your decorative tray or vary the color scheme, you’ll find matching decorative elements, moss, figurines, and festive scatter decoration, in our online shop to create your winter scene exactly in your own style.