Icon - Arrow LeftAn icon we use to indicate a rightwards action. Icon - Arrow RightAn icon we use to indicate a leftwards action. Icon - External LinkAn icon we use to indicate a button link is external. Icon - MessageThe icon we use to represent an email action. Icon - Down ChevronUsed to indicate a dropdown. Icon - CloseUsed to indicate a close action. Icon - Dropdown ArrowUsed to indicate a dropdown. Icon - Location PinUsed to showcase a location on a map. Icon - Zoom OutUsed to indicate a zoom out action on a map. Icon - Zoom InUsed to indicate a zoom in action on a map. Icon - SearchUsed to indicate a search action. Icon - EmailUsed to indicate an emai action. Icon - FacebookFacebooks brand mark for use in social sharing icons. flipboard Icon - InstagramInstagrams brand mark for use in social sharing icons. Icon - PinterestPinterests brand mark for use in social sharing icons. Icon - TwitterTwitters brand mark for use in social sharing icons. Icon - Check MarkA check mark for checkbox buttons.
You are reading

DIY: Last-Minute Thanksgiving Place Cards

Search

DIY: Last-Minute Thanksgiving Place Cards

November 26, 2014

It’s not too late to add a handmade touch to the Thanksgiving table–especially if you have some small assistants willing to donate their school art projects to make place cards.

My son brings home loads of precious artwork from preschool every week. My friend Sarah Jagger helped me come up with this idea to transform his “fall-themed” paintings into place cards. Each setting will take no more than five minutes to make, and you probably have most of the materials on hand:

Photography by Christine Chitnis for Gardenista.

Materials

Above: Children’s art work, a leaf, scissors, pencil, and a marker.

Step 1: Place a leaf over the artwork, and trace an outline in pencil. Cut along the line.

Step 2: Have your child label each leaf with a guest’s name (part of the charm comes from the uneven, childish handwriting). 

Above: Place one leaf on the center of each plate. After the meal is over, collect the leaves and use them to create a simple garland, taping each leaf to a length of twine, as a memory of the meal (and decor for the following year).

Looking for more last-minute Thanksgiving decor ideas? See:

(Visited 73 times, 1 visits today)
You need to login or register to view and manage your bookmarks.

Have a Question or Comment About This Post?

Join the conversation

v5.0