Are you ready to bring a little bit of the bizarre and a lot of the fun to your next gathering? Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party, a movie night, or just want to show off your love for all things strange and unusual, a Beetlejuice-inspired tablescape is the perfect way to set the scene. With its iconic black-and-white stripes, pops of eerie green, and a dash of the supernatural, this tablescape will delight guests and transport them straight to the world of Tim Burton’s beloved film. In this blog post I’ll show you how to use several Fairfield World products to create a spooky yet stylish Beetlejuice-themed setting that’s sure to make your table the “ghost with the most.” Get ready to channel your inner Lydia Deetz and let’s dive into the afterlife of table decor!
Beetlejuice Tablescape Supplies Used
- Green Upholstery Fabric
- Poly-Fil® Project Fleece Batting
- Black and White Striped Fabric
- Poly-Fil® Premium Fiber Fill
- Twine
- Wood Dowels
I created a video tutorial that shows you how to make the sandworms for the centerpiece as well as the placemats. You can watch the video tutorial here:
Plush Sandworm Instructions:
- Fold your fabric in half and cut into a long triangle.
- Sew the edge closed and flip inside out.
- Stuff the sandworm with Poly-Fil® Premium Fiber Fill. Alternate packing in a little Poly-Fil with too much Poly-Fil to create bulges. This will make the sandworm appear to be moving!
- When the sandworm is full, insert a wood dowel and tie the end shut with some twine or ribbon.
- Insert the dowel into the centerpiece and arrange.
Beetlejuice Placemats Instructions:
- Cut two pieces of fabric that are 19 inches by 13 inches. Cut a piece of batting the same size or slightly smaller.
- Place the fabric with the right sides together and set the batting on top. Pin together.
- Sew around the edges of the fabric with a 1/4″ seam allowance. Leave a three inch opening on one side.
- Flip the placemat inside out. Pin the opening shut and iron the placemat.
- Sew around the edge to close the opening and create a border.
- (optional) cut Beetlejuice quotes using heat transfer vinyl and iron them on.
When it’s time to put it all together, think outside the box! I used thrift store silver to create my centerpieces with. I filled them with various florals and then added the sandworms to them. Have fun crafting and creating a hauntingly beautiful Beetlejuice tablescape this fall!