It’s Showtime! How to Design a Beetlejuice Tablescape

Create a Beetlejuice tablescape to celebrate the release of the new movie! Made with fabric and StyleTech Craft vinyl. 

Are you looking to bring some spine-tingling fun to your next dinner party or Halloween celebration? Then it’s time to conjure up the spirit of Beetlejuice with a tablescape that’s as thrilling as it is stylish! Inspired by Tim Burton’s cult classic film, a Beetlejuice-themed tablescape will transport your guests straight into the strange and wonderful world of the Netherworld. With its signature black-and-white stripes, unexpected pops of color, and quirky details, this table decor is perfect for anyone who loves a little mischief with their meal. I’ll guide you through the steps to create a Beetlejuice-inspired setting that’s sure to impress even the most peculiar of guests. Grab your best ghostly decor, cue up that iconic Danny Elfman soundtrack, and let’s get started—because, after all, it’s showtime!

Beetlejuice Tablescape Supplies Used

• Green Upholstery Fabric
• Poly-Fil® Project Fleece Batting
• StyleTech Craft WITPAC Heat Transfer Vinyl
• Black and White Striped Fabric
• Poly-Fil® Premium Fiber Fill
• Twine
• Wood Dowels

I made a video to show how easy it is to use heat transfer vinyl to decorate placemats for your Beetlejuice party! You can see that tutorial here:

Beetlejuice Placemats Instructions:

1. Cut two pieces of fabric that are 19 inches by 13 inches. Cut a piece of batting the same size or slightly smaller.
2. Place the fabric with the right sides together and set the batting on top. Pin together.
3. Sew around the edges of the fabric with a 1/4″ seam allowance. Leave a three inch opening on one side.
4. Flip the placemat inside out. Pin the opening shut and iron the placemat.
5. Sew around the edge to close the opening and create a border.
6. Cut Beetlejuice quotes and spooky images using heat transfer vinyl and iron them on.

Plush Sandworm Instructions:

1. Fold your fabric in half and cut into a long triangle.
2. Sew the edge closed and flip inside out.
3. 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!
4. When the sandworm is full, insert a wood dowel and tie the end shut with some twine or ribbon.
5. Insert the dowel into the centerpiece and arrange.

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:

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!