With Thanksgiving just a few short weeks away I thought I'd share some simple place card ideas for your holiday table. These were all made with things I had around the house. No need to go out shopping for supplies. The idea here is to be creative with what you have on hand. This rose place card was made with a juice glass that I wrapped with wide antique ribbon and secured with a dab or two of hot glue. The brown waxed twine was wrapped several times and a vintage brass tag was used to write the name.
For a more rustic touch to the table I used a weathered terra cotta pot lined with a birds nest. The name is written on a wooden garden marker and the glittered egg was a gift from Wendy Addison. You could also substitute miniature pumpkins, gourds or even pinecones.
To give your setting a more natural theme just wrap torn burlap around a drinking glass or jelly jar and secure with butchers twine. The vintage brooch adds a bit of unexpected sparkle. The name is just written on a tea stained price tag.
As you can see the possibilities are endless. It's a good time to start digging through your stash and cupboards to see what you can find. If you don't set a formal table you could easily use some of these ideas to set on your buffet or coffee table. The idea is to be resourceful and stretch your imagination on how you can add style to your holiday for little to no money.
PS. I also wrote a new post for HomeGoods on Tips To Ease Your Holiday Stress if you'd like to check it out. Those holidays sure sneak up on us and catch us by surprise every year.
These are all lovely but that first one is amazing!!!
Kimberly
Beautiful stuff H! We are having Thanksgiving at my mom’s house but wouldn’t it be nice if I brought over the place cards and helped her out a bit?! I know she would love it. I will look and see what I have laying around. Blessings, Kimberly
Lovely place card ideas!!
How nice to get a pretty gift from Wendy Addison. Now I will be awake tonight thinking up my own place card ideas. You are right the possibilities are endless.
We are having a small group this year, but I still like to dress up the table with all things pretty.
Have a wonderful week Heather!
Rosemary
LOVE the bird nest! So cute and easy. Thanks for the great ideas. We have decided to head skiing for Thanksgiving, but I can’t wait to use these ideas soon.
Thank you for your amazing ideas! I loved your photo of the bird’s nest and small pumpkins that I was hoping to do that same thing in my home. Then you have this idea which is just beautiful. The birds have just pushed their nests out of the trees and it is the perfect time to do this project!
Gorgeous ,as usual! I will keep that idea in mind for a special occasion other than xmas, it is at my brother’s this year, and he isnt very creative!Thanks for sharing!
Sue
I think I’ve come back to look at this post a dozen times. I love how simple everyday items were transformed into such unique place settings. Sooo creative and so fun to look at.
Lou Jean Baker
Thanks so much for sharing such inspiring ideas! What a treat;) I love how you use flowers from your garden!!
38 Responses to “Simple Place Card Ideas”
You are so good! 🙂 And always inspiring!
Great ideas Heather!
Love these Ideas Heather, I have some Burlap laying around too! Jamie
Geez,,,you always come up with such elegant, yet simple ideas. Thank you.
These are fabulous. I am going to give the weathered pots and glittered eggs a shot!! LOVE THEM!
Stunning! This is one of my favorite posts ever! The projects are simple and elegant. I absolutely love the photography, too!
Amy
These are all lovely but that first one is amazing!!!
Beautiful stuff H! We are having Thanksgiving at my mom’s house but wouldn’t it be nice if I brought over the place cards and helped her out a bit?! I know she would love it. I will look and see what I have laying around. Blessings, Kimberly
GORGEOUS!!! My Favorite is the Pot with the Nest/Egg……I Love it!
Lovely place card ideas!!
How nice to get a pretty gift from Wendy Addison. Now I will be awake tonight thinking up my own place card ideas. You are right the possibilities are endless.
We are having a small group this year, but I still like to dress up the table with all things pretty.
Have a wonderful week Heather!
Rosemary
Beautiful! And so simple even I can do them. Thank you for the inspiration.
Thank you for the simple and inspiring ideas. I plan to try the weathered pots with tiny pumpkins. Great ideas. Erin
Always so inspiring heather! thanks for sharing! 🙂 chris
do you ever sleep?
I love your ideas!
Beautiful, fast ideas. Thanks,
Lorrie
Those are so beautiful! Thanks for sharing!
Great ideas, Heather…Thanks, Katie
LOVE the bird nest! So cute and easy. Thanks for the great ideas. We have decided to head skiing for Thanksgiving, but I can’t wait to use these ideas soon.
Thank you for your amazing ideas! I loved your photo of the bird’s nest and small pumpkins that I was hoping to do that same thing in my home. Then you have this idea which is just beautiful. The birds have just pushed their nests out of the trees and it is the perfect time to do this project!
Gorgeous ,as usual! I will keep that idea in mind for a special occasion other than xmas, it is at my brother’s this year, and he isnt very creative!Thanks for sharing!
Sue
Beautiful as always…love the ideas!
your beautiful ideas are endless… Love the glitter egg..xoxo Laura
Beautiful!
Sandra Evertson
You are a very creative person…I found your blog by accident and am glad I did~
Can’t wait to read more…
Xo Kelly
Heather-
I am so inspired by you, now I have an excuse for being the pack rat that I am…
Repurposing Rox!
So beautiful and clever!!
KAREN EILEEN
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P.s Your are soooo amazing! Thank you for sharing! Debra
Hello Heather; Love all the wonderful ideas for place cards. They are all very pretty and unique.
Hugs;
Alaura
Those are fabulous ideas! Thank you.
There is such beauty in the simplist things. I love that I can do that!
You are so creative and thanks for sharing.. now I feel justified in my pack rat junkin’ lifestyle!!!
oooh that first one is so pretty! Always hard to get supplies here in Marrakech, though.
Wow, those are beautiful placecard ideas…thank you for sharing. I love the vintage and bling stuff in any form.
Kindredly, Lynne Laura
Lovely placecard ideas Heather!!! Just beautiful.
Roses, ribbon and rust! Three of my favorite things. Very inspiring indeed. Always eager to read your next post.
Kay Flynn
I think I’ve come back to look at this post a dozen times. I love how simple everyday items were transformed into such unique place settings. Sooo creative and so fun to look at.
Thanks so much for sharing such inspiring ideas! What a treat;) I love how you use flowers from your garden!!
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