Easy DIY Thanksgiving Place Cards & Hostess Tips
One of my favorite pastimes during the holidays (other than overeating) is decorating the table for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner with my mom. We usually use a mismatch of fall decor that we find around the house to build a beautiful centerpiece, complete with candle sticks, pine cones, and foliage.
Whether you are hosting a formal Thanksgiving family dinner or a casual Friendsgiving lunch, I have a super easy DIY to help your guests find their seats.
All you will need for this DIY are some artificial Autumnal leaves (I got mine from Michaels), a few thin white paint pens, and a pair of scissors.
The artificial leaves typically come attached to a branch, so you’ll want to start by cutting off the leaves at their stem. The leaves can be different colors and sizes. I used a mix of sizes and some of my leaves are even a metallic gold color.
Using a paint pen, write your guest’s names neatly across each leaf. I found that I had to paint over the name a few times before it really showed up. It’s difficult to write straight since the leaves have a lot of ridges, but just be patient and slow! And luckily it has a very natural look so it doesn’t have to be perfect.
These leaf place cards will look great on both a very formal china place setting or even on a casual paper plate tablescape!
If you need some last minute decor for your Thanksgiving table, there’s still a bit of hope (despite every store being fully Christmas stocked at this point), here are a few of my favorite Thanksgiving hosting finds this year!
Plaid Table Runner / TARGET
Ceramic Casserole Dish / TARGET
Woodland Critters Napkin Rings Kit / PAPER SOURCE
Gold Flatware Set / CB2
Oak Leaf Wreath / CRATE & BARREL
Pumpkin Figurines / TARGET
Whether you are celebrating turkey day with family or doing Friendsgiving this year, I hope your holiday is full of great food and time to give thanks.
There’s still time to pick up our Fall Special Preview Box (AVAILABLE HERE) to continue to celebrate the Autumn season a little bit longer. We have adorable Meri Meri metallic pumpkin plates that are super easy to mismatch with your own china & glassware for a fun eclectic thanksgiving table.
And the box includes a delicious Pumpkin Spice Rim Sugar Mix that is perfect for adding a special touch to your festive cocktails or Apple Cider. Here’s a fun Carmel Apple Cider Float recipe that we posted about a few weeks ago!
The Holidays can be a stressful time, but stay calm and have fun. The more prepared you are the better, so I hope these tips will help get your creative brain spinning. I can’t wait to see your Thanksgiving tables! Happy Hosting! - Rachael
