12 Sensational Thanksgiving Table Placecards That'll Get People Talking
With all you have to do to get ready for your annual Thanksgiving extravaganza, you probably think that making place cards is totally unnecessary. And while you may be right, name cards can add that extra special touch to your table to make it feel more considered and personal.
No time for such frivolous details? No worries! These 12 DIY Thanksgiving place card ideas will take you no more than 15 minutes…even if you are feeding 30 people!
1. Spritely Sprigs
When do you ever actually use all of the herbs that you buy (or grow)? Write your guests names on the blank side of 3 x 5 index cards and punch two small holes at the top to thread the ends of the herb’s stem through. This probably works best with heartier herbs like rosemary and thyme.
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2. Turkeys Gone Wild
For the over-21 Thanksgiving crowd, these whiskey place cards are a punny take on turkey-day table details. Write your guests names on simple hang tags and tie them to an airplane bottle of Wild Turkey. Set them at each seat at your Thanksgiving table.
Photo via Cheryl Style.
3. Loose Leaves
Send the kids into the backyard to grab some hearty fall leaves and write your Thanksgiving guests names on them. Seriously, nothing could be easier!
Photo via Once Wed.
4. Flock of Feathers
Tie a little name tag to a pretty feather or two and set on top of your fine china for a super elegant look. The sprig of sage and a sprinkle of cloves is an extra-lovely aromatic touch.
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5. Love Letters
If you are having a smaller affair this Thanksgiving, this Scrabble tile place card idea is genius! Set an acorn or small pinecone next to your guest’s name for an autumnal touch. Seriously, this one is a really winner. (Who knew? You can buy sets of extra Scrabble tiles sans board!)
Photo via Boxwood Clippings.
6. Lil’ Punkin
Painted or not, these jack-be-little pumpkin place cards are SO quick and easy. At mealtime, if everyone sets their pumpkin in the center of the Thanksgiving table, you have an instant centerpiece! Kill two turkeys with one stone!
Photo via Everyday Occasions by Jenny Steffens Hobick
7. Printable Place Cards
Nothing is easier thank just hitting the print button on your computer. Print out these cool banner place cards, cut them out, handwrite the names, and set them on the edge of your Thanksgiving plates.
Photo via In My Own Style.
8. Do the Doily
Doilies can sometimes look a little old-fashioned, but set under glass plates, your guests will think you’re a genius. Hand write (or stamp if you have the time) their names for a very elegant Thanksgiving table.
Photo via Intimate Weddings
9. The Moose is on the Loose
Raid your kids toy bin for plastic figurines that they don’t play with anymore. Take them outside and give them a quick coating of spray paint to match your Thanksgiving tablescape. Write or label small pieces of card stock with your guests’ names.
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10. Hip Clips
Stand patterned or bright colored binder clips up at each plate and insert a small name tag (handwritten or printed) in between the two metal arms. I think we can all agree that this will take about 5 minutes!
Photo via Amy Bayliss.
11. Go Nuts!
Skip the paint-dip step to make these walnut Thanksgiving place cards a bit speedier. Wiggle a little sliver of a name tag into the opening of a walnut, and if you have a hard time getting them to stand up, just rest them on a white lifesaver candy.
Photo via E-how Crafts.
12. Clip One On
Use a shaped paper punch and card stock to make wine-glass name cards for your Thanksgiving table. Clip them on with old-school clothespins.
Photo via The Post Social.
