So you’re planning your Thanksgiving dinner. All the food is planned and you have created a beautiful table setting with joy Thanksgiving table decor. What might be missing? How about some super cute Thanksgiving place cards for every setting?
Why assign a seat at Thanksgiving?
I know what you’re thinking, assigned seating at Thanksgiving? That’s way too formal! But hear me out. Assigned seating at the Thanksgiving table means no one has to stand awkwardly around the table trying to figure out where to sit. Most importantly, it also means you can keep those two relatives who inevitably erupt in arguments, far away. We all have those two somewhere in our family right?
How to incorporate place cards into your table setting
Choose place cards that match the overall style of your table. I’ve got some ideas that will work with any table setting. Going for lots of greenery and nature? Rosemary and pinecones are two ingredients you may already have that will work great! Have a wine loving family? I have a few ideas for using up those extra corks you always save.
Sold with stylish place cards on your table settings? Perfect, I have collected many beautiful and simple ideas. All you have to do is pick one and put it together!
Golden autumn leaves
Get this through Modern glam Turns out amazing, and it’s oh so easy! All you need is some autumn leaves, gold paint and a paint pen of your choice and you’re good to go!
Materials Required:
- Gold paint
- Paint pen
- the leaves (Catch some outside or buy a synthetic one on Amazon!)
Pumpkin Thanksgiving place card holder
Go ahead and grab some more mini pumpkins, I know you want to. To use them for place card holders, cut the stem of the pumpkin using a small saw and insert the card into the slit. don’t worry, Hoopla letters A tutorial on that part is also included.
Sugar Cookie Thanksgiving Place Cards
Everyone loves to receive personalized treatment, so why not use your place card as a party favor? Your guests will greatly appreciate receiving a cookie personalized with their name. If the idea seems daunting, try practicing piping icing on a plate first and see if you can figure out the process. Here is a recipe and guide of WiltonBut there are so many ways to customize this idea!
What you will need:
- Sugar cookie recipe
- Piping materials (either buy a kit or die cut a small hole in the corner of a plastic bag)
- Glacial
Designated Thanksgiving leftovers container
I like this idea. When you inevitably have leftovers, this simple diary makes it super easy to take a little home for everyone! People are more likely to take some food home with them if they are given a container, and these cute little boxes also work as place cards! once again, Hoopla letters Will show you how to get the character right.
What you will need:
Turkey Wine Cork Thanksgiving Place Card
Not only these are small Wine Cork Place Cards Super adorable, but it would also be a fun craft to get kids involved in. Paper cutouts create a turkey tail reminiscent of classic Thanksgiving decor, yet subtle and
What you will need:
- Wine cork
- paper
- Markers or paint to color your piece of paper
- Toothpicks
- Glue or tape to attach the name card
Rosemary Accented Place Cards
One of the simplest ideas on this list, this Thanksgiving place card The idea may just be my favorite. They’re simple, classy and elegant, perfect for a minimalist Thanksgiving dinner. All you need to make this design are rosemary sprigs and card stock paper. Then, just write the names (or print them), make a hole for the rosemary, and you’re ready!
Reusable DIY Concrete Place Cards
From this little concrete place card Hey there house This is one of my favorites on the list and I will definitely be making this soon. What do I think makes them great? Well, they are reusable, easy to make and you can paint them any color to go with your table decorations. Sounds like a no-brainer to me!
What you will need:
- Toilet paper rolls (1 roll for every 2 seat card holders)
- Craft knife for cutting rolls.
- Olive or vegetable oil and a brush
- Thick tape
- Line a cookie sheet with foil
- Quick setting concrete
- Clips- She used alligator clips and then glued them to the wire, but I got Some on Amazon Where that work is already done!
- Mixing bowl, trash bag and plastic fork
- Sand paper
- Craft paint (he used Martha Stewart paint, but it’s currently out of stock Here is an option)
- Painter’s tape and a small paint brush
Rosemary wreath place card
If you’re not growing rosemary outside, you should be. It’s delicious in so many recipes, and so handy for DIY! I’ve seen rosemary used as cake toppers, cocktail picks, garnishes, and appetizer skewers. And now, I’m adding place cards to that list! Just look at how beautiful these are Mini beads is! This DIY place card would also be great for Christmas.
Materials Required:
- Rosemary
- Small ribbon
- Paper (either print the names first, or cut strips and write the names yourself)
- Super glue
Diy Paper Bag Place Card Holder
You just need some Paper bags and (real or fake) Autumn leaves For this crafty Place the card holder By my own style. Then just add your name card, and you’re ready to go! You can even re-store and reuse the leaves, replacing them with something else that matches the season!
Pincon Place Card Holders
I like the idea of using materials that you can collect from the outside, so this Pinecone Place Card Holders Another favorite of mine is shared by All Things G&D. Painted or not, mini pinecones make such a cute addition to your Thanksgiving table.
What you will need:
- Pinecones (just grab some outside!)
- Paint (any color you like)
- Card stock and pens in a beautiful color to go with your table setting
Dried orange slice place cards
Dried orange slices are a great addition to your fall or Thanksgiving decor, and they’re super easy. You need this Adorable place cards There are some orange slices by Gia Boyd (perfect if you can’t use the extra orange), fine tip paint pens and Small metal brads. Gia used translucent vellum, but I think wax paper or parchment paper would work just as well for a budget option!
Printable “Thank You” activity cards
Let your place cards double as an activity when everyone sits down to dinner. Put one of these “I’m grateful for that” card At each setting, then let everyone fill their items before serving the meal. Everyone can go around and read theirs over dinner, so you get a great conversation starter too!
Kraft paper tablecloth
This DIY is so great we’ve used it twice! you can recognize This one By “Lemon Thistle” from a post on Out sister blog, Budget Decorator, About Thanksgiving Table Settings. I found it when I was looking through old posts, and thought, “How efficient, just write the names continued Your tablecloth.” If your tablecloth is single-use kraft paper that is!
Wood Slice Thanksgiving Place Card
This small Wood slice place cards It looks like they came from a high end home decor store, but it’s just a good round log, miter saw and Wood burning kit (or paint) to whip up a bunch of these. If you don’t have a good log to use, you can buy one pieces of wood Also ready to use.
Cork and feather
Here’s another one if you have an extra wine cork. From this DIY Caroline’s homework Cork uses feathers to give place cards a sophisticated look, but it’s super easy!
Diy Ferrero Rocher Pumpkin Place Card
Give your guests a surprise treat with this DIY Mini Pumpkin Placards! Each pumpkin is actually a Ferrero Rocher chocolate wrapped in orange gift paper.
What you will need:
Succulent Pumpkin Planter
Here’s a DIY place card idea that will double as a party favor! This adorable little one Succulent pumpkin plantation Can be taken home and enjoyed long after Thanksgiving is over, and your guests will be even more grateful for your thoughtful gift.
Paper pumpkins
This adorable little one Paper pumpkins Looks like they would make a great fall craft for kids. Having your kids help make place cards is a great way to get them involved in the preparation for Thanksgiving, and they’ll be proud to tell everyone that the place cards are handmade.
What you will need:
- Orange construction paper, plus another color of choice for the stem and name tag
- Scissors
- Glue stick
- Sharpie pen
Mini Pinecone Place Cards
These tiny little mini pinecones are so cute! If I had a tree with these in or near my yard I would definitely craft with them. All. This. Time to make sure that you only need to buy one thing for this Place the card craft There are some Fine point sharpiesBut you may already have it!
Spray painted leaves
This idea Jennifer tells Mau to just break out the spray paint and collect some leaves. Then all that is left is to write each name with a paint pen. These homemade Thanksgiving place cards are quick and messy, our favorite kind of DIY!
Use the kit
From this DIY Decorate the table Use your own ornament kit coloring as Thanksgiving place cards and the results are so cute! She used a kit from the dollar store, but I found some in there Amazon Which is cheaper And Come up with different leaf shapes!
Easy DIY place cards using cork and paper
This Easy DIY Similar to the first cork idea, but you’ll need to plan a way to move them forward. I just had to include it because I love the choice of paper and the gorgeous gold lettering. All you need here are some corks, pretty colored paper and a gold sharpie or paint pen!
Twig place card holder
Wow, hats off to you Serendipity pure. These place card holders using just twigs are so cute. And you need to start with some basic twigs and a way to connect them together. It’s truly mind-blowing how simple some of the cutest DIY projects are.
Enjoy your lovely DIY Thanksgiving!
I hope you’ve found an idea here that you’ll love and that will complement your beautiful Thanksgiving decor! Still need to put that outfit together? You might like our sister blog post Thanksgiving decor you can DIY And Cheap table decor ideas Where we’ve got cute leaf crafts and some more table setting ideas to go with your Thanksgiving place cards you just made! in a hurry? You just need some Pumpkins and pumpkins for decoration! You can also check out our posts on COzzie Crafts Fall and Winter Embrace that hygge, or our beautiful list Consider fall wreaths!
