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DIY Wedding Place Cards: Thread Spools & Lollipop Sticks

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Charming place settings using thread spools for names

Do It Yourself, or DIY, wedding projects allow you to create your own personalized favors and touches that can be applied in any way you can imagine on your special day, for a shower, a party or whenever. All you need are some basic items and a little creativity.
These adorable Do It Yourself Place Cards made with spools of colorful thread and lollipop sticks are an affordable, simple way to add colorful hand-made details to your reception or bridal shower. This super cute DIY project is perfect for making your guests feel special. See more clever do-it-yourself wedding projects here.
You will need:
Card stock Complimentary colors of thread Lollipop sticks Craft glue Scissors

DIY crafting supplies including paper thread and glue

To begin, cut your card stock into whatever shape and size you like. You can also use special craft scissors to give the cards a scalloped or funky edge.
Either write or hand stamp your guest’s name onto the card cut out.
Next, use craft glue to secure lollipop sticks in between the card stock cut outs.

Wedding reception place cards with names Henry Lilly

Simply drop lollipop sticks into center hole of thread spool and you’re done. So easy and so adorable!

Unique place settings with names on thread spools

As always, a special thanks to our North Carolina photographers Hilton Pittman Photography for this crafty DIY.
For more of Hilton Pittman’s recently featured Do It Yourself wedding ideas, see below:

Do It Yourself Wedding PinwheelsDo It Yourself Wedding Guest BookDo It Yourself Save The Date Wedding Maps Do It Yourself Pear and White Chocolate Mousse Do It Yourself Pretty Patterned Fabric Envelopes Do It Yourself Strawberry Jam Favors Do It Yourself Wedding Cake Decor Do It Yourself Drop Pin and Crystal Earrings Do It Yourself Teacup Candles Do It Yourself Simple Bridal Clutch

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