This DIY pumpkin place card holder takes no time to make but adds loads of charm to any fall tablescape or Thanksgiving meal. I hesitate to call this a “tutorial” because I only used a few simple tools and some imagination to make these beauties. Super easy!
At the end of this post, I’m even throwing in a little VIP bonus for my subscribers…
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Supplies
- Pumpkin floral pick
- Lineman pliers or other strong wire cutter
- Hot glue gun
- Paper (for place cards)
Directions for DIY Pumpkin Place Card Holders
I found myself looking for brown floral wire to create my pumpkin place card holder when I had an epiphany–the only wire I needed was already on the pumpkin pick!
Before you begin, plug in your hot glue gun to start heating. Then, use lineman pliers to remove the pick from the bottom of the pumpkin. Try to cut the pick as close to the base as possible so the pumpkin will lie flat on the table.
After removing the pick, gently curl the uncut end to form a shape that resembles the number “6.” As you bend the pick, be sure the wire cutters don’t to tear the paper that covers the wire.
To finish your DIY pumpkin place card holder, simply apply hot glue behind the stem of the pumpkin and insert your pick, holding it 1-2 minutes until the glue dries.
When using a grapevine pumpkin like the one I chose, the pick blends right in behind the pumpkin stem.
If you’d like to get the complete fall home tour and see these pumpkin place card holders in action, visit my post Fall Decor Color Schemes: Three Variations.
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Free Printable Thanksgiving Place Cards!
To add one last touch to my DIY pumpkin place card holders, I designed my own place cards using art from solmariart. I’m now offering these place cards for FREE as a bonus for my newsletter subscribers!
I love the fun autumn graphics on these cards (8 styles total), and I’ve created two versions for download: one with space for personalization and one with Thanksgiving phrases.
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I love your pumpkin place card holders! They will be so cute on the Thanksgiving table! You will be the featured post on this weeks Friday at the Fire Staton link up!
Hi Jen! Thank you so much! I feel so honored! I appreciate you stopping by and featuring me. 😊
Crissy, what a cute project and those place cards are so darling! I’ve featured this project today at The Creative Circle link party.
I hope you join us again soon!
Hi Linda! Thank you so much for the honor! This makes my day. I’ll plan on swinging by the party later today. 😊
Love it and such a great idea!
Thanks, Benita! I hope you have a great fall and a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Such a cute and clever idea! I adore the printables. Thank you!
Thanks, Laura! Glad you like the printables, too. I hope you have a wonderful holiday season! 😊
These are so pretty! Great tutorial, and I love the free printable! Pinned and scheduled!
Thanks, my friend! You’re so kind, as always. ❤️
Super cute and so easy! This would go with almost any kind of decor! And, I spy a three tier shelf in the background that looks really pretty! 🙂
Carrie
curlycraftymom.com
Ha ha! Yes, you did spy one! Thanks for the sweet comment, Carrie!
So easy and beautiful! Pinned!
Thanks, Lynne! Appreciate you stopping by. 😊
So simple yet beautiful!
Great photos!
Thank you! Yes, it’s so simple and quick to make. I hope you enjoy it. 😊