The Festive Table Pick Set

What the set includes

The Festive Table Pick Set is a pack of 50 cocktail picks made with bamboo sticks and paper toppers. The toppers come in four holiday shapes: Santa Claus, snowflakes, trees and reindeer. Each pick has a single topper on a slim bamboo stick, so the set works as a small decorative accent rather than a large display piece.

Because the pack mixes shapes, you get variety without buying four separate sets. Use a few picks in one arrangement or spread them across several. The paper toppers keep the holiday theme light and easy to place, and the bamboo sticks hold their shape in food and floral foam.

Sizes and styles

Stick length is the same across the set. Topper sizes differ by shape, so check the table before you plan a tight arrangement.

You pick one style when you order: green tree, red tree, white tree, red reindeer, Santa Claus or white snowflake. Each style ships as a 50 piece pack. The tree, reindeer, Santa and snowflake shapes match the topper list above, and the color you choose applies to that shape.

Where these picks work

Christmas centerpieces for table settings are the most common use. Push a few picks into a floral arrangement, a bowl of ornaments or a small evergreen base to add holiday shapes at eye level. The 5.11 in (13 cm) stick gives you enough length to sit above most low arrangements without tipping.

Christmas tree picks are the second use. Tuck them between branches on a full-size tree or a small tabletop tree. The bamboo stick slides in easily, and the paper topper reads clearly against lights and greenery. Group two or three picks in one spot for a fuller look.

They also work as cocktail picks and food picks. Spear fruit, cheese, olives, marshmallows or dessert bites at a holiday gathering. The topper sits above the food, so guests can see the shape before they pick up the bite. Keep food use separate from any picks you have pushed into foam or soil.

A few more ways to use the set:

• Line a dessert tray with picks in alternating shapes
• Add picks to a wreath or garland for a small color accent
• Set picks in a vase of bare branches for a quick winter display
• Use picks to mark cups or plates at a party

How to place them

Hold the stick near the topper and push straight into foam, soil or food. Do not bend the stick sideways, since bamboo can split if you force it at an angle. For floral foam, push in about halfway so the pick stays steady. For food, insert the pointed end and keep the topper above the surface.

If a topper feels loose, leave it as is rather than pulling on it. The paper topper is attached to the stick, and tugging can crease the shape. When you store the set, keep the picks flat in the original pack or a small box so the toppers do not bend.

Care and storage

These picks are for decoration and light food use. Keep them away from open flame, and do not place them in an oven, microwave or dishwasher. Wipe the bamboo stick with a dry cloth if needed. Do not soak the paper topper in water, since paper will soften and lose its shape.

Store the pack in a dry place between seasons. Heat and moisture can warp the bamboo and curl the paper. With flat storage, the set holds up for the next holiday season.