35 DIY Thanksgiving Place Cards to Make Your Guests Feel So Special
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Perhaps you've had this problem when hosting Thanksgiving dinner: It's finally time to sit down and enjoy your hard work, but no one knows who's supposed to sit where. Chances are you don't want one adult adrift in the kids' section, and no kid wants to be sequestered with the adults! A cute, decorative solution to this problem is to adorn your Thanksgiving dinner plates and Thanksgiving placemats with DIY Thanksgiving place cards.
In addition to the beautiful Thanksgiving table settings you've put into place, custom place cards alert your guests to where they're seated at the table and ensure couples can sit together. Plus, the personalized touch can sometimes double as a party favor! Ahead, you'll find 35 DIY name cards for Thanksgiving that are easy to make and will look gorgeous atop your Thanksgiving tablecloths and beside your Thanksgiving centerpieces and other easy Thanksgiving crafts.
Browse designs for any style, whether you're hosting a formal dinner or a casual get together. If fancy is the name of the game, then check out the place cards embellished with gold and greenery or the DIY boxwood wreath place settings. For kids' table place cards, you'll love the idea for clothespin turkeys that your little ones will want to play with! And if you need easy, check out the printables on this list, too. Whichever way you decide to go, these crafty Thanksgiving name cards are certain to put the finishing touches on your Thanksgiving decorations!
Even more ideas for setting the holiday table:
Painted Pumpkin Place Card
Gold accents are always a good idea when it comes to holiday décor! Here, they pair with a white painted pumpkin to add an understated pop of glam to each Thanksgiving place setting.
Get the tutorial at Sugar & Cloth.
Monogrammed Napkin Ring Place Card
Everyone will love this cozy, custom touch! Just wrap a plaid ribbon or fabric strip around each napkin, add a hand-lettered initial, and you’ve got a simple DIY that’s big on charm.
Get the tutorial at The Homes I Have Made.
Printable Pumpkin Place Card
With their soft hues and seasonal feel, these printables are an easy yet darling way to elevate your Thanksgiving dinner. Just print, write in names, and place them at each setting—no paintbrush required!
Get the tutorial at Sustain My Craft Habit.
Menu Place Card
Combine style and function with these menu place cards—each guest’s name on decorated paper paired with a mini menu of the meal ahead. It’s a thoughtful way to showcase your feast!
Get the tutorial at The Homes I Have Made.
Maple Leaf Place Card
Here's a DIY way to bring the beauty of fall to your table! You can use real leaves or cutouts, but whatever your choice, it’s a simple detail that adds autumnal warmth and a personal feel to every place setting.
Get the tutorial at DIY Beautify.
Leaf and Flower Place Card
Can you be-leaf how pretty this place setting is? It even features Ree's favorite flower: a dahlia! To make your table look similar, you can print out the leaf place cards then attach them to faux flowers. This blogger even made the template editable so you can type in the names of your guests!
Get the tutorial at Lia Griffith.
Stamped Ombre Place Card
It's not as hard as it seems to craft this autumnal accent for your table. Grab a few pieces of cardstock in graduated colors, then slip them into foam frames. Make your own stamp or find one at a local craft store to decorate the front.
Get the tutorial at Mad in Crafts.
Rustic Place Card
The country charm of this "chalkboard" place card is calling our names. You can do it yourself using black card stock and a paint pen. After the card is made, hot glue two small branches together to hold it. Finish it off with a sprig of thyme and you've got yourself a tablescape that's fit for Drummond ranch.
Get the tutorial at Love Grows Wild.
'Thankful For' Place Card
Here's one that counts as both a place card and a Thanksgiving activity! Write the name of each guest on the top line, then leave the rest blank so they can jot down what they're thankful for. During dinner, you can go around and have everyone read their answers.
Get the tutorial at Almost Makes Perfect.
Vintage Fabric Place Card
For those who prefer an old-timey feel for their Thanksgiving feast, these place cards are right up your alley. Along with the fabric of your choice, you'll need a few other things like cardstock and fabric glue. If you really want to get creative, use a different festive fabric for each guest.
Get the tutorial at Craftaholics Anonymous.
Turkey Napkin Place Card
Check out these turkey friends that are guaranteed to delight everyone from the kiddos to the adults. The napkin fold is incredibly easy, and you can write your guests' names on the turkeys' bellies!
Get the tutorial at The Homes I have Made.
3D Pumpkin Place Card
Nothing says Thanksgiving like pumpkins! Using materials you can find in your own craft room or at a local store, you can follow these easy steps to recreate some gourd-geous 3D name cards.
Get the tutorial at The Craft Patch.
Banner Place Card
If you need to save some time, just buy pre-made place cards like these banners, then write the names of your guests on each one using a metallic marker. Easy and elegant!
Get the tutorial at Randi Garrett Design.
Dried Bunny Tail Grass Wreath Place Cards
Aren't these mini wreaths just so fitting for the season? To make them, hot glue pieces of bunny tail grass together, then assemble them by topping a cloth napkin with the finished craft along with a slip of paper with names.
Get the tutorial at Spoon Fork Bacon.
Leafy Flag Straw Place Card
So you’ve created a beautiful Thanksgiving tablescape, and everything is cooking, but suddenly you realize—you forgot the place cards! Thankfully, there's no need to fret. You just need straws to make these simple, leafy flag place cards.
Get the tutorial at Sarah Hearts.
Conversation Starter Place Cards
Here's a cute idea: Instead of writing each person's name on a place card, write down a conversation starter instead! It's sure to keep the Thanksgiving dinner discussion flowing—and they'll also enjoy picking their own seat at the table.
Get the tutorial at The Turquoise Home.
Eucalyptus Branch Place Cards
Use your Silhouette machine to re-create these pretty labels. Then, attach them to cloth napkins and tuck a eucalyptus branch in between.
Get the tutorial at Persia Lou.
Turkey Cup Kids' Place Cards
Trying to come up with cute place cards for the kids' table? Make these adorable turkey cups that are personalized and can be used as their drinking glass during dinner.
Get the tutorial at Ribbons and Glue.
Mini White Pumpkin Place Cards
Mini pumpkins make great no-fuss seasonal place cards. Use a Sharpie or a paint pen to write each person's name on them.
Get the tutorial at Lemon Thistle.
Yarn Pumpkin Place Cards
Your guests will want to keep these cute yarn pumpkins as a Thanksgiving keepsake.
Get the tutorial at Hi Sugarplum.
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