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 coming soon

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.

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