Mini-Tree Stump Christmas Place Card Holders

You didn’t think I WOOD let the holidays go by with out a tree stump in the mix, did you?

Well, WOOD you?

Presenting my “Mini-Tree Stump Christmas Place Card Holders”…

This idea came to me in my sleep.  I didn’t dream it, but I thought of it while falling asleep.  I have no idea how I remembered in the morning, but I’m glad I did because they turned out so darn cute.   They are rustic, elegant, and charming all in one.

When I was little, I loved setting the Christmas table.  We didn’t have a lot of fancy decor, but I remember using the paper napkins as a “place card” and I would write everyone’s name on their napkin.  You can imagine the redhead’s wheels turning even then.  These are definitely a step up, but almost as easy.

This is how you make  do it:

First, I asked my hubby to cut a few “mini stumps” from a tree branch out in our yard.  He brought one in to check to see if I liked it, and it was perfect.  He’s really getting good at this stuff.  I love the bark on these.

Next, I went down in our basement and located the ornaments.  It took me a while to find these, but they were perfect size for the mini-tree stumps.

Then, I removed the hooks and wrapped strong black wire around the top.  I held the wire down on the ornament top and wrapped it around the opening as tight as I could get it.  Then, I took it off after a few loops, and I wrapped the other end around a pen.  After a little practice, I manipulated it so the pen part could hold a card.  I stuck the other end back on the ornament.  No glue required.

Each one is a little different, and that’s cool.

The last part was gluing them onto the stump.  I used Tacky glue which is one of my favorite glues.  Glue guns suck don’t work if you ask me.

They also make cute little Christmas photo holders.

Both would make great gifts.

Thanks for stopping over!