Charming Wooden Pumpkin Place Cards for Thanksgiving

🍂 Are you looking for a charming way to personalize your Thanksgiving table this year? These DIY wooden pumpkin place cards are festive, easy to make, and add a warm, rustic touch to your holiday decor. Whether you're hosting a large family gathering or an intimate dinner, these handcrafted accents will make each guest feel extra special.

Video tutorial

Materials You'll Need:

Wooden pumpkins (in a plywood style — I found mine at Dollar Tree!)
Scissors
Acrylic paint (orange, green, bronze)
Paint sponge or stamp sponge
Faux foliage
Gold wire
Wire cutters
Hot glue gun
Twine (optional for bows)
Small square wood blocks (for stands)
Paint marker (for names)

1. Paint Your Pumpkins

Start by applying a coat of orange acrylic paint to each wooden pumpkin. One coat was plenty for mine, but feel free to add a second if needed. Let them dry completely.

2. Paint the Stems

Using green acrylic paint, color the stems of each pumpkin. This adds a nice contrast and brings them to life.

3. Add Bronze Accents

Dip a paint sponge or stamp sponge into bronze paint and gently dab around the front of each pumpkin. This gives a beautiful shimmer and depth to your design.

4. Attach Faux Foliage

Cut your faux foliage to size using wire or floral cutters.
Cut a piece of gold wire long enough to wrap around the foliage stem and thread through the hole in the pumpkin stem.
Wrap the wire securely around the stem of the foliage.
Thread the wire through the hole in the wooden pumpkin stem.
Twist the wire around the wooden stem to secure the foliage in place. This adds both stability and a decorative flourish.

Repeat this process for each pumpkin.

5. Optional: Add Twine Bows

Wrap the twine a few times around your hand.
Cut the end and pinch the center of the looped twine.
Tie it off with a small strand of twine to create a bow.
Use hot glue to attach the bow to the top of each pumpkin.

6. Create a Stand

Glue a small square block to the back bottom edge of each pumpkin. This will help them stand upright on your table.

7. Personalize with Names

Using a paint marker, write each guest’s name on the front of the pumpkin. This transforms your craft into a thoughtful place card and keepsake.

🍁 Final Touches

Arrange your pumpkins at each place setting and enjoy the cozy, handmade charm they bring to your Thanksgiving celebration. These little touches go a long way in making your guests feel welcomed and appreciated.