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    Six Last-Minute Place Card Ideas for Thanksgiving

    clay conifer place card holders :: diy project made of crayola model magic

    clay conifer place card holders :: diy project made of crayola model magic

    Since Thanksgiving is the culmination of the harvest season, it seems only “natural” to find tabletop inspiration in nature. With a few materials and a bit of creativity, fruit, vegetables, leaves and nuts can be fashioned into charming place cards that add a personal touch to your table – even if you don’t have a lot of time.

    For our American readers who will celebrate Thanksgiving on Thursday, I collected four easy yet impact full ideas that will leave you plenty of time to socialize with guests and snack on stuffing and squash.

    + Simple is often the most sophisticated. Crisp leaves get a glittery touch by writing your guest’s names in gold ink in these two very different tabletop looks. The high contrast of sculpting your own conifers against a brown leaf – like Kate Pruitt did for Design*Sponge (top picture) – is fresh and contemporary.

    leaf placecard

    The warm, tone-on-tone approach of writing the name on a simple leaf is more suitable for a casual gathering with friends.

    acorn and pine cone placecard holders for thanksgiving or a fall dinner

    + Pinecones and acorns are in abundance at this time of year. Pair them with a note of gratitude – either handwritten or printed on card stock – for a thoughtful place card option.

    diy thanksgiving place cards :: pilgrim hats

    + Miniature pumpkins are a versatile option for festive Thanksgiving decorating. Use a harvest-hued marker to write guest names on chic miniature white pumpkins, they layer them at each setting with a pretty napkin and scatter a few leaves. Alternatively, guests can claim their spot at the table with personalized flags created from festive ribbon or card stock. Cut them to size, glue them to a toothpick and stick in a gourd or pumpkin.

    + Finally, the Pilgrim caps were done by painting terracotta flowerpots.

    SOURCING:
    + Clay Conifer Placecard from Design*Sponge
    + Leaf Placecard from Sunset Magazine
    + DIY Pinecone Placecard Tutorial from Honey We’re Home
    + Felted Acorn Placecards from Southern Living
    + Ribbon Placecards from Better Homes and Gardens
    + Pilgrim Cap Place Cards from Better Homes and Gardens