How to Make Your Own Fall Place Card Holders

Fall is a wonderful time of year. The air is crisp and colors are intense. Bring a touch of the fall into your next party by making your own place card holders. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, parties, dinners and get-togethers are in abundance. With just a few simple steps, you can add that touch of nature to your dinner table.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Small pine cones Wooden leaf die-cut Fall color acrylic paint Paint brushes or sponge Hot glue gun and glue Place cards Acorns with tops Additional dried berries, other items (optional)

1. 
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   Paint your wooden die-cut leaves. They can be painted one solid color (recommended a rust or brown) or multiple colors to resemble the leaves as they would be in nature. Place some of each color of paint on a plate. Dip a sponge or brush into each color and dab onto the wood leaf. Do not brush the paint on, as it may turn muddy. Dabbing will allow each color to remain separate yet blend together. Paint both sides and allow to dry. This is the base of your place card holder

2. Find two pine cones similar in size. Hot glue the first pine cone so that it stands vertically near the back of the leaf. Hot glue the second pine cone so it rests horizontally in front of the first, with a slight space between the two pine cones.

3. Hot glue one to two acorns in front of the first pine cone. Add additional decorations if desired.

4. Write name of guest on place card. Once holder is dry, slide card between the two pine cones and set at the table.

Resources

• Handmade place card holders