Easy Place Cards for Thanksgiving or .....

Hello Friends, How are you this weekend?? Are you getting ready for Thanksgiving? I have been wanting to find a chunk of time to create some place cards for the Thanksgiving table & I finally found that time. Of course you can switch up the colors and use this design for any occasion :)

I have to show you how they look with some mood lighting so you can see the pretty sparkle. 

This was the first one I created...my proto type and I wasn't happy because it was a little to much stamping, to much ribbon etc... etc. 

This is the simplified version. What do you think?? I like the way the off center ribbon label looks.
Just in case you are interested I have a tutorial for you & the supply list is at the bottom of my post.

Type your names and run your colored paper through your printer allowing space to die cut each name. If I measured I could have print all the names on one sheet of paper.  

Die cut your names placing the label slightly off center on the die. Tape the die cut down with something like architectural dots. (I like them because I can use them over and over.) 

Thread your ribbon while it's still on the spool and it will be easier to steady it while you gather the ribbon. Tie the ribbon with the embroidery floss into a bow. 

I find it easier to work in batches. I will be trimming the left end of the "Ribbon Label". Here is a card using the ribbon label.  

Using "Label's Eight" die cut your card base and score it to fold  in half. 

Die cut the next size that's smaller, stamp and distress. (see supply list for stamps, inks etc.)

Cut in half. 

Attach your distressed piece....I like to use Glossy Accents as my glue. 

Spray everything with shimmer spray. 
If  you celebrate Thanksgiving good luck as you make your preparations and  have a wonderful weekend. Thanks for taking the time to visit. Hugs, Kathy
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