If you have decided on the perfect Thanksgiving menu and finalized all the décor, then add a cherry on top and tie off your perfect plan with some classy DIY Thanksgiving place cards. Despite being just a small detail, place cards often tend to be the first item on the table that catches the eyes of the guests as they gather around the dinner table. Impress your visitors with your attention to detail before you tantalize their tastebuds with your tremendous turkey and pleasing pies.

DIY Thanksgiving Place Cards
Below you will find some eye-catching and affordable ideas for DIY Thanksgiving place cards that will make your guests feel welcome and wanted at your place. Here we have a list of ideas ranging from quick and easy ones to those with a little more detailing and a fancy edge. You can stick to some cute printables and cut-outs or you can do a little more crafting and make your place cards stand out, so the gushing compliments don’t end any time soon. After all, this is the time of the year to flaunt your skills.
#1 Mini Pie Box DIY Thanksgiving Place Cards
Talk about an appetizer! These Mini Pie Box place cards will have your guests drooling the moment they sit down. A host(ess) that has place cards as delightful as this, is unlikely to serve an ordinary tasting experience. The best part about these cute little Mini Pie Box Thanksgiving place cards is the small storage space in them that is perfect for filling up with some nuts and bits to munch on before the real Thanksgiving meal is dug into. Place cards from Tater Tots and Jello
#2 Pumpkin Quilling Place Card Pattern
If you enjoy crafty details in your creations, then experiment with some paper quilling strips and a pair of scissors. You can create these charming pumpkin-shaped place cards for your Thanksgiving dinner, with ease. Quilling involves rolling, shaping, and gluing thin strips of paper to create cute decorative designs that are really artsy. This art goes back to the Renaissance age and its complexity level can range from basic to very complicated. However, if you enjoy taking up challenges that are worth the end results, you might want to give it a shot. Place cards from Confessions of an Overworked Mom
#3 DIY Mini Bouquet Place Cards
Hardly anyone would say no to some gorgeous greens tied up as mini bouquets! If you want to use some thrifty supplies for making place cards that are still chic and pretty, these DIY Mini Bouquet Place Cards are your best bet! You can simply get some faux green bits from a dollar store or any thrift store or snip some branches from your backyard. Arrange and tie them up as cute, mini bouquets. Once done, just add basic cardstock place cards and top it off with a pretty ribbon. Place Cards from A Fabulous Fete
#4 Rosemary Wreath Place Cards
Add a sweet and whimsical touch to your Thanksgiving table with these Rosemary Wreath place cards, that are simple yet so pretty to look at. These are a great choice for those who adore wreaths and love bringing fresh elements to their dining space. The fresh rosemary adds a nice and natural fragrance to your space, that is perfect for your table. These tiny little wreaths are incredibly quick to whip up, and an ideal choice for bringing the perfect blend of earthy tones and a herb-y essence to you. Place Cards from Camille Styles
Home Decor Sewing Projects
With all these DIY Thanksgiving place cards, you will need some homemade table decor. Here are some easy sewing tutorials that even beginners can make.
#5 DIY Fall Theme Place Cards
Want to add a pop of color to your Thanksgiving tablescape? Achieve it easily with a mini bouquet of faux berries tied up with a bright napkin and a handwritten place card cut out with a curvy outline. It adds a charming vibe to the festive spread that your guests will like and appreciate. Click on the link to get a tutorial for these charmers. Place Cards from Minted Strawberry
#6 Quick and Easy DIY Thanksgiving Place Cards
No one really outgrows the idea of party favors once they’ve had the first taste of bringing back home a goodie jar from a party. Make your guests happy with these place cards come treat jars that they can take away as your Thanksgiving dinner favors. Love the idea! Place Cards from The Happy Scraps
#7 DIY Monogram Cord Place Cards
Make use of a vibrant colored craft cord to spell out names on your guest list, and make easy, unordinary, and personalized place cards for your loved ones. Once done, you can set these over horizontal napkins or your dinnerware. That is all it takes. Place Cards from Camille Styles
#8 DIY Gold Dipped Place Cards
What’s not to love about the DIY Gold Dipped place cards! These place cards feature all things pretty and elegant. The ingredients for this finesse are calligraphy, natural leaves, and a shiny gold dip. This is a great way of recycling fallen leaves and sprucing up your tablescape with something so cleverly put together. Place Cards from Lark and Linen
#9 DIY Simple Pumpkin Leaf Place Cards
These gorgeous, pumpkin leaf place cards are the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving table. Although these place cards may look like they require a ton of work to put together, that is just not the case. The decorative pumpkin does the trick while the place card itself is really simple to make. How convenient! Place Cards from Sugar and Cloth
#10 Printable DIY Thanksgiving Place Cards
These DIY Printable Thanksgiving Place Cards are time savers and give a sweet aesthetic! Print these out and fill them up with your favorite colors. The little ones in your family might enjoy this task and it will keep them busy too. Place Cards from Alice and Lois
#11 DIY Turkey Feather Place Cards
The DIY Turkey Feather Place Cards are an extremely cool choice for the occasion as they are JUST SO APPROPRIATE for Thanksgiving! Mind you, these will take some time and effort to make, but they are totally worth it! For these place cards, you won’t be needing any special supplies, as you will basically be upcycling leftover corks and blessing your junk drawer with some space. Use colored paper or basic paper to draw, cut, and color (if required) the turkey feathers. Place Cards from Almost Makes Perfect
#12 DIY Dyed Place Cards
If ‘sophisticatedly simple but special’ is the vibe you’re setting for your Thanksgiving dinner party, then these elegant DIY Dyed place cards will fit in so well! These will come together fast and easy and without needing any fancy crafting tools. You can use a simple lead pencil for scribbling names on top, or you can use a gold gel pen to make them stand out even more. Place Cards from Spoon Fork Bacon
#13 DIY Doily Place Card Setting
Low on budget but refusing to let your Thanksgiving dinner be any less of a hit than your creative mind allows you to? These DIY doily place cards are super budget-friendly and just so fabulous! You can buy these in bundle from any superstore and simply use a pen or marker to show off your calligraphy or ‘free-style penmanship, for elegantly writing down the names from your guest list. Place Cards from Lemon Thistle
#14 Rosemary Sprig Place Cards
Here’s another place card inspiration featuring Rosemary goodness. With just a sprig of Rosemary, minimal resources, and energy, you can pull off elegant place cards that will charm your guests for sure. These are easy DIY that only requires a handful of easily available supplies and can be prepared super quick. Perfect for some last-minute table toppers, so bookmark these if ‘quick and cute’ are your keywords for the place card inspiration hunt! Place Cards from Spoon Fork Bacon
#15 Free Printable, Watercolor Place Cards
Running short on time yet refusing to go basic because that just isn’t you!? We know that feeling all too well. Let these free printable, watercolor place cards come to the rescue. Simply print out the template for these cuties to create simple, but sophisticated place cards featuring watercolor detailing. Place Cards from Craftberry Bush
DIY Thanksgiving Place Cards – In Conclusion
Make your Thanksgiving table shine with your crafts and attention to detail and impress all your guests. Cut out any potential family drama by planning the seating accordingly and ensuring a smooth family dinner experience. Most of these are super simple and quick to pull off, so you should be done in an hour or two and it will be so worth it! Some of these come with some storage space that you can use to add snacks like nuts before the real meal begins, others you can use to add thoughtful messages and wishes at the back.
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