Tablescapes are a passion of mine. I love a beautiful table and so do our guest. My clients understand that, and really appreciate when I add special detailing and handmade items such as these GLAMOROUS pumpkin place cards. I made these for a wonderful client in Washington DC. Check out this tutorial and be sure to let me know how yours turns out!
Q-TIP: Get your mini pumpkins at your local nursery a few days before Thanksgiving. They will usually have them on MEGA sale (if not free) by that time because they are trying to turn over their lot to get ready for Christmas Tree and Wreaths. I got these at $0.25 per piece....CHA CHING!
Start with a mini pumpkin, and spray paint it with a metallic spray paint. You can use silver, gold, or any color you really like, but I find the metallic paints look the best. I like to use Rustoleum brands but work with whatever is available to you. http://www.rustoleum.com/product-catalog/consumer-brands/stops-rust/metallic/ Then find some greenery, either from your own yard or a small filler bouquet from your local grocery store. I like to use greenery that has a berry like look to them for texture. Try to use leaves with a smooth finish to them. It's important that you choose greenery that is TOO SCALE with your pumpkins.
Once you have sprayed your pumpkins and pulled your greenery, then print out your guest names on clear/transparent labels. Use a font that fits the theme of your table. Cut around the names and stick them onto the leaves.
Once you've finished that part, then it's time to glue. Make sure your freshly sprayed pumpkins have been completely painted and dry for at least an hour. Spray paint usually take only 15 mins to dry, but since we are using these around food I like to just play it safe. First glue the greenery/berries to the steam and drape them down the side of the pumpkin. I like to glue it down the sides so the greenery doesn't look like a stray piece of hair sticking out...lol. Then add the leaf at the bottom of the steam covering the glue marks you previously made.
After that, add a little piece of sparkle with a bead, pearl, rhinestone (whatever your creative mind can think of). Placing it at the bottom of the leaf covering the previous glue marks. And easy peasy lemon squeezey, you're done! A beautiful detail to add to your festive table!!!! Happy Crafting!
Thanks for reading. I also have the video tutorial on youtube for you visual learners.
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