I cannot believe we are fast approaching the holiday season already! It will most likely look very different than other holidays, what with the pandemic and all, but it doesn't mean it still can't be as special as previous Christmases.
On this post today, I will share some simple and festive diy place cards for your Christmas table! These ideas can be used in all seasons really, with just a few subtle changes. I will also share a simple tablescape centrepiece idea that can be done using items from your local dollar store, or maybe your own home collection.
The first diy I am sharing is this adorable twig place card. It couldn't be any simpler to make these; I took some sticks and cut them to the size I needed with my hand saw, hot glued them at the ends to keep them together, and added a little name card and some greenery. That's it! So simple yet so pretty! Another take on these is to use cinnamon sticks instead of the twigs for an even more of a festive feel.
The cost of this diy was free for me because I found the sticks on a walk in our neighbourhood, and the cards for the names I already had on hand. TIP: it is a good idea to buy plain name cards in bulk or whenever you see them, so you always have some on hand for any project. The ones I am using in the picture are actually blank business cards from www.staples.ca. They are simple and the perfect cream colour, and I have used them on many occasions. They also came in a pack of 100, so I won't be running out anytime soon!
Place card diy number 2 is just as simple as the one above; these mini tree rounds are super cute and super easy to make as well! I found these mini wood slices at my local dollar store, but any craft store would have them too, as well as online. I used these mini bottle brush trees to add an embellishment to the wood slices, which I found on line at www.amazon.ca. I simply hot glued the tree to the round and left some space at the bottom to add my guests' name. I used stickers for the names instead of a marker or pen, just because it gives me the option to use them again at some point.
If you wish, you can either use a sharpie marker or chalk marker to write the name of your guests on the wood slice, especially if you have calligraphy skills. Even a wood burning pen would be another idea. If you chose any of these variations, the wood round would make a cute party favour for your guests to take home to remember the evening ~ granted you are allowed to have guests :)!
The last diy is so pretty and probably my favourite one - Rosemary Wreaths! All you need for this, is fresh rosemary sprigs from the grocery store, some twine or string, and a small tag. Try to find really long sprigs of rosemary, as this will help make the wreaths a little bit bigger and easier to tie in a cirlcle. All I did was simply take the sprig and conform it into a circle shape; tied the two ends together with some floral wire and then added a twine bow at the top! A simple wood tag with your guests's name and it is the cutest little place card. The wreath can also be used as a napkin ring too.
All of these diy place cards take no time to make and make a lasting impression! You could take it a step further and make it a family craft night and have everyone join in on the fun!
Now for the centrepiece idea! It is so simple yet makes such a beautiful statement! I have a bottle brush tree addiction so I thought what better way to display them then to have them act as my centrepiece for our holiday table! It takes no time to do and you can find so many of these trees nowadays pretty much everywhere! Most of these are from my local dollar store www.dollarama.com, but they are sold on Amazon, Home Depot, Michaels and so many other stores, all at different price points, sixes, heights and colours. I try to collect some every Christmas season because you can never have too many bottle brush trees, right?
I kept the place settings very simple by adding a gold charger, black dinner plates and my favourite white and gold salad plates. A simple linen cream coloured napkin and brass napkin holder complete the look! I added some gold cutlery too; and these are a new recent purchase that I am so happy I made! These are from www.miniso.com and were so affordable! A blanket scarf runner in a cozy, fuzzy texture is perfect for the holidays. I love using blankets and blanket scarves as table cloths because you can find them all the time and in so many amazing colours and patterns! This particular one is from www.dollarama.com. The finishing touches were to add these pretty brass metal tumblers that I also purchased from the dollar store, and I these gorgeous crystal champagne coupes that I stole from my mom. Don't worry she knows :)
You can still add tons of impact and visual interest with some easy table setting ideas and simple diy projects without breaking the bank! All you have to do is look around for inspiration and shop your home; and if you have limited supplies on hand, then your local thrift and dollar stores will always surprise you! I always find some treasure I never knew I needed.
I hope you try some or all of these simple diy place cards for your next dinner, or maybe you will take inspiration from this post and try something completely different! Whatever you do, make sure you have fun and let your creative spark fly!
Until next time!
~A
PRODUCT INFORMATION:
-bottle brush trees (in center of table), blanket scarf, brass metal tumblers www.dollarama.com
-black dinner plates www.ikea.com
-gold cutlery www.miniso.com
-white and gold side plates www.realcanadiansuperstore.com
-gold charger plates, small appetizer plates (in center of table) www.michaels.com
-mini bottle brush trees www.amazon.ca
-silver footed bowl (with chocolates) www.valuevillage.com
-faux green wreaths www.bellafleurboutique.ca
-black metal candle holders (in wreaths) www.amazon.com
**linen napkins, napkin holders were Facebook Marketplace finds
