Planning your Christmas tablescape is one of the joys of Christmas. This year, break with tradition a little and join us in celebrating Matisse-mas! Inspired by French artist Henri Matisse’s bold cut out shapes we’ve created a table he’d be proud of – full of joy and colour.

Download our templates for all the shapes you will need to create your own Matisse inspired table decorations.

Christmas Place Mats

These colourful designs were simply painted on the kind of old place mats you can find in any junk shop. See step-by-step.

Christmas Napkin Rings

Made from modelling clay, these napkin rings are simple to make yet so effective! See step-by-step.

Christmas Serving Bowls

Turn second-hand or unwanted wooden bowls into colourful serving dishes to decorate your Christmas table. See step-by-step.

Christmas Candlestick holders

Turn unwanted glass bottles into colourful candlestick holders to decorate your Christmas mantlepiece or table. See inspiration.

Bright and bold

Annie chose a palette of five main Chalk Paint colours – Tyrian Plum, Florence, Capri Pink, Original and Frida Blue – with highlights in Arles and Antibes Green and a touch of Metallic Paint in Traditional Gold. You can buy gift sets of the main colours or complete set.

Happy Matisse-mass!

Download your free Matisse-mas templates here

Buy our Matisse-mas gift sets here:

Annie Sloan Matisse-mas Decorative Paint Set – 5 colour set

Annie Sloan Matisse-mas Decorative Paint Set – 7 colour set