Pumpkin Place Cards - with a twist

Another fun project I completed for my recent dinner party was a set of place cards.  Using a Halloween themed free font, I first printed the names on white textured card-stock / scrapbook paper.  Then to give the place cards an "aged" look, I hand tore the individual cards.  And finally, I gently dipped the edges in used coffee grounds.  I've used this technique before.  Last time it was for a pirate themed party.  It always turns out fabulous!  

Next, I whipped out the gold spray paint and sprayed some foam gourds.  I picked up a bag of gourds for less than $5 at Michaels.  But you can also pick up some similar designs on Amazon.  Then using Clipiola Italian spiral paper clips, I bent one end of the paperclip and poked it into the foam gourd.  

The place cards turned out fabulous.  They were SUPER simple.  And more than one of my guests asked if I had done the calligraphy on my own. 

I hope you enjoyed reading about another 

Fabulously Simple Idea.