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November 6, 2013

Thanksgiving Place Card Idea-Tissue Paper Pumpkin

It’s that time of the month where I get to partner with a few lovely bloggers and bring you a fun themed blog hop! Over here I’m sharing a Thanksgiving Place Card Idea and if you keep scrolling down you’ll see 10 other Thanksgiving Table Setting Ideas!

Tissue Paper Pumpkin Place Cards via @tarynatddd

These little Tissue Paper Pumpkins are super easy to make and the added natural elements give them a rustic touch (and inexpensive I might add).

Tissue Paper Pumpkin Place Card Idea via @tarynatddd

You can just leave the pumpkins plain for table décor, or add someone’s name to the leaf and turn them into a place card.

Thanksgiving Place Card Idea-Tissue Paper Pumpking Tutorial via @Tarynatddd

Supplies (to make 1 pumpkin):

– 1″ Styrofoam Ball (you can find these at the dollar store)

– Cream Tissue Paper (also found at the dollar store)

– Wire Thread

– Pencil

-Hot Glue

– Twig

– Dried Leaf

1. Cut the tissue paper into squares.

2. Start by placing the twig (stem) into the Styrofoam.

3. Wrap the tissue paper around the end of a pencil, put a drop of hot glue on the end and then secure it to the Styrofoam ball. Continue until the ball is covered.

4. Using some thin wire, wrap it around your finger (or a pen) to create a spiral and then wrap it around the stem.

5. And lastly, place the leaf in place.

Here are some other brilliant Thanksgiving Table Setting Ideas:

Bombshell Bling Crazy Little Projects Four Marrs, One Venus 52 Mantels Smart School House Design, Dining + Diapers The Cards We Drew Dimple Prints Giggles Galore Girl Loves Glam That's What {Che} Said Image Map

Bombshell Bling
| Crazy Little Projects
| Four Marrs, One Venus
| 52 Mantels
| Smart School House
| Design, Dining + Diapers
| The Cards We Drew
| Dimple Prints
| Giggles Galore
| Girl Loves Glam
| That’s What {Che} Said

 

About Taryn Whiteaker

Hi! I’m Taryn! The voice behind Taryn Whiteaker Designs. I launched this brand over 11 years ago when I became a stay-at-home mom. What started as a small craft and mom blog eventually grew into a full time design and DIY site. My goal has always been to inspire others (especially women!) with design ideas, DIY tutorials, entertaining ideas and give you the tools you need to complete them yourself!

Filed Under: Crafts & Sewing, DIY Projects Tagged With: fall, tablescapes, thanksgiving, tutorial

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  1. Allison @ The Golden Sycamore says

    November 6, 2013 at 5:21 am

    So cute, Taryn! What a great idea!

    Reply
  2. Gina says

    November 6, 2013 at 7:05 am

    Oh my goodness Taryn- I love this!!!

    Reply
  3. Desiree @the36thavenue says

    November 6, 2013 at 7:22 am

    So cute… I am pinning!!!

    Reply
  4. Jen @ Four Marrs & One Venus says

    November 6, 2013 at 7:27 am

    So Cute!!!

    Reply
  5. Leslie Stewart @ House on the Way says

    November 6, 2013 at 7:22 pm

    These tissue paper pumpkins are so cute! I’m pinning!

    Reply
  6. Sharon says

    November 7, 2013 at 4:41 am

    Your little pumpkin is so sweet, and what a fun idea. The kids could help make these. Pretty round up, too. Sharing!

    Reply
  7. Tonya @ Love of Family & Home says

    November 7, 2013 at 7:34 pm

    These are so cute Taryn!! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  8. Miranda @ Someday Crafts says

    November 7, 2013 at 8:30 pm

    What cute little fluffy pumpkins! They would be gorgeous for a Thanksgiving table. We’ll be featuring your cute little pumpkins over at Someday Crafts tomorrow! :)

    Reply
  9. Mariah Leeson (@Giggles_Galore) says

    November 10, 2013 at 2:38 pm

    Such pretty place cards, these would make great centerpieces too! :)

    Reply
  10. Jenna says

    November 11, 2013 at 6:44 pm

    so cute Taryn! I have been crazy for anything pumpkin this season, and yours are adorable!

    Reply
  11. Emily from Reaching Beyond My Reach says

    November 12, 2013 at 7:23 am

    This is so beautiful, yet so simple! Love it!

    Reply

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