31 Stunning DIY Thanksgiving Place Cards

Thanksgiving dinner is the one time of year your family can get formal, or at least just a little more creative than at standard family dinners. Whether I’m hosting a big family dinner, or just a simple one with my kids and husband, Thanksgiving is one time I definitely try to make things a little more special. DIY place cards are one of those things that bring some extra pizzazz to the Thanksgiving table without turning into a total crafting nightmare.

I came up with a fun succulent pumpkin to make for our table this year (which works as a centerpiece or place card holder!). Which of these Thanksgiving place cards are you going to make?

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31 Thanksgiving Place Cards

3D Apple Place Card

How cute are these 3D apple place cards? They are also so simple, and they'd make a great craft to do with your kids. Get the tutorial from Studio DIY.
Leaf Place Cards with Calligraphy

I love the simplicity and beauty of these leaf place cards. They work for a fall wedding and a Thanksgiving table. Get the tutorial from Once Wed.
Chalkboard Placemats

Use a roll of chalkboard contact paper or cloth and just write names at each place setting. Bonus points for having everyone write what they are thankful for as well. From Kristi Murphy.
Dip Dye Pear Place Cards

Apples and pumpkins aren't the only ones that should have all the fall fun. Pears make a great addition to a fall table, and these dip dyed pear place cards are too pretty not to try. From Almost Makes Perfect.
Simple Printable Place Cards

Not crafty? No problem! These free fall printable place cards will still dress up your table but with minimal effort. Download yours from The Sweetest Occasion.
Feather & Cornstalk Place Cards

Feathers and cornstalks are other fun ways to decorate for fall, which is why I love this place card idea from Design Improvised.
Gilded Pear Place Cards

What's better than a pear place card? A golden pear place card! These beauties from Freutcake will really dress up your Thanksgiving table. Plus, they are super easy and budget friendly too.
Gilded Pumpkin Place Cards

While we're gilding stuff, why not do some mini pumpkins. You can give them the full treatment, or just paint them halfway, like these from Cupcakes & Cashmere. Just add a tag with the name or initial and boom: place card!
"I'm Thankful" Place Cards

Get into the Thanksgiving spirit by having your guests share what they are thankful for on these place card tags. Get the DIY from Almost Makes Perfect.
Kraft Paper Place Cards

Hand write names on the outside of these kraft envelopes and let guests share what they are thankful for on the inside. See more of these by Scout's Honor on Frolic!
Mini Pumpkin Place Cards

Head to the pumpkin patch (or Trader Joe's for a super affordable option) and stock up on mini pumpkins to make these cute place cards from A Fabulous Fete.
Pantone Place Cards

Design and color lovers will love these Pantone-inspired place cards. Get the DIY by Scout's Honor via Frolic!
Rosemary Place Cards

Try a place card DIY that smells as pretty as it looks. And it is both simple and chic too. From Spoon Fork Bacon.
Rosemary Wreath Place Cards

Taking the rosemary one step further, you can make these pretty rosemary wreath place cards thanks to the tutorial, also from Spoon Fork Bacon.
Turkey Feather Place Cards

These are too cute, and all you really need is paper and corks---giving you the excuse to open up some bottles of wine. Get the DIY from Almost Makes Perfect.
White Pumpkin Place Cards

A white mini pumpkin is the perfect place card holder for any Thanksgiving table: it fits every style and color scheme and is so simple to do. From Sugar & Cloth.
Wishbone Place Cards

These gilded wishbones are so beautiful and simpler than you might think to make. Get the DIY from Style Me Pretty Living.
Wooden Ombré Pumpkin Place Cards

Ombré is always a good choice, and these wooden pumpkin place cards from Oh Happy Day do it well.
Fall Leaf Sachet Place Card

This one is like a place card and a little favor in one: make these mulling spice sachets and attach a leaf with the person's name written on it as the place card. So much fall goodness. Get the full DIY by Boxwood Avenue on Oh Lovely Day.
Mayflower Boat Place Cards

These super cute Mayflower boats will also spark a mini history lesson about Thanksgiving. Get the how-to from iCandy Handmade.
Turkey Leg Place Card

This is a fun one to make with your kiddos: create these cute turkey legs, complete with names, as place cards. They're adorable for the kids' table, but grownups will love them too. Get the tutorial from Fiskars.
Cork & Feather Place Card

You can't get much simpler than a feather in a cork, right? But it is also super chic and makes a great DIY place card. From home work.
Cute As a Button Place Cards

These cute button place cards work for any holiday or event, but add some colorful acorn accents and you've got a great fall-themed place card. From Shanna Noel.
Gold Corn Place Card

I adore these gold corn ear place cards with the names written on the shucks in gold Sharpie. Perfection, from Freutcake.
Cornucopia Place Cards

How cute are these candy-filled cornucopia place cards from Caramel Potatoes? You'll be the hero at Thanksgiving for these.
Gold Leaf Place Cards

I love the simplicity of these colorful gold leaf place cards from Say Yes. They're so pretty and so easy, and you can have a scavenger hunt with your kiddos to collect the prettiest leaves to use.
Fall Berry Place Cards

These place cards from Minted Strawberry bring a fall tablescape to each place setting.
Fresh Fruit Place Card

Wrap an apple or orange (or whatever you have on hand) with a little parchment paper, twine, and a handwritten tag, and you've got these simple seating cards from All Time Ever.
Paint Chip Place Card

I love a good craft with paint chips---they are basically free to make! Choose some paint chips in fall colors and make these for your Thanksgiving table. Get the tutorial from Rustic Wedding Chic.
Clay Conifer Place Cards

Create a pretty and modern place setting with these DIY clay conifer place cards from Design Sponge.
Simple Pine Cone Place Card

It doesn't get much easier than this one: use a pine cone as a place card holder. This works for a Christmas table too. From Events by Social Graces.