Message in a Bottle

Create a nautical theme with easy DIY message in a bottle place cards. Simply slip a note marked with each guests' name inside of a reused glass bottle and leave at every plate.
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Sunflower Place Card

A simple sunflower clipping makes a bold statement when used as a natural summer place card.
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Charming Woodland Table Numbers

There is no need to over think creative eco place card options thanks to this simple DIY idea. Simply secure homemade tags made from twine and recycled cardstock onto thick pieces of fallen branches in order to create charming one-of-a-kind table numbers and place cards.

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Cranberry Place Cards

There is no need to waste tons of money (and resources) in order to add a splash of festive color to your holiday table setting. Handfuls of cranberries (which can be cooked or composted after serving a decorative use) offer beautiful bursts of red to any tabletop. Fill small glasses and votive holders with cranberries as well as simple handwritten notes for instant holiday place cards. For an added pop of color sprinkle loose cranberries down the center of your table or around your holiday centerpiece.

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Apothecary Place Cards

Reclaimed apothecary bottles look whimsical when tied to sturdy place cards. For a fun twist roll up personal notes for every guest and tuck the notes inside the bottles.

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Compostable Place Card Stands

Look to your local produce aisle for décor inspiration. Hearty artichokes serve as unexpected and 100 % compostable place card stands. To avoid having your place cards topple over before your guests arrive organize then in a simple tray.

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Floral Pin Place Cards

When it comes to place cards offer your guests more than just a designated place to sit. Instead, offer them fun, quirky pins as small favors. A simple search on sites such as Etsy will provide a number of vintage retailers who carry gently used secondhand jewelry, much of which can be purchased in bulk for a fair price.

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Natural Place Cards

When looking for decorative accents to adorn place cards forgo plastic accessories and keep things as low-impact as possible. Look for natural items, such as small stones or pieces of quartz, that can easily be attached to a place card with a bit of hot glue.

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Reuse: Board Game Pieces

Add a touch of your personal style to your party by reusing commonly found items as one-of-a-kind party décor. Here, board game pieces are adhered to otherwise simple place card holders (in addition to an assortment of other reused trinkets, such as wine corks). While decidedly quirky, the final look is chic enough for a formal affair.

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Cork Place Card Holders

Drinking wine can provide you with more than healthy antioxidants. It can also provide you with recycled resources that are perfect for DIY party décor. Using a sharp knife, slice off the rounded edge of one side of each cork in order to create a flat surface. On the opposite side of each cork, carefully slice a straight, narrow line. Wedge place cards into the corks for easy eco-friendly place card holders.

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