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diy project: erin’s winter scene placecard favor


i’m a sucker for holiday table settings that feel a little quirky. so this diy placecard/favor idea from d*s reader erin godbey is so perfect. all it requires are some fun tchotzke from a local five and dime store, a box, some glue and any extra details you want to add. just click here (or click “read more” below) for erin’s full instructions- they’re fun, easy and perfect for dressing up your winter table. thanks, erin!

Winter Scene Favor / Placecard by Erin Godbey

This DIY miniature winter scene is sure to delight! It serves as a placecard, and doubles as a favor when you tuck a sweet Christmas treat inside.

Materials: Miniature trees and deer, artificial snow (these three items came from local five and dime), favor box (party supply store), ribbon style paper tag (Martha Stewart).

Instructions: Attach trees to box top with hot glue. Attach snow to surrounding box top with spray fixative. Attach deer with hot glue. Fold tag in half, attach to sides of box top with white glue or hot glue. Place Christmas candy inside box. Let the guests enjoy!

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13 Comments

Kristin

Love it! It’s like a snow globe without the water! I’m for sure trying this out for our traditional christmas eve dinner! Thanks for the tip!

Uncle Beefy

Are you kidding me with this cuteness?!! If there is a puppy in that box…just shoot me before my heart breaks wide open! I’m hearting :)

Kristan

LOL to Uncle Beefy.

But yeah, this is a great idea. I’m loving all the DIY projects today. And especially impressed that a reader sent this in! I need to get my creative juices in gear…

erin g

Thanks everybody! Uncle Beefy, your enthusiasm makes my heart smile! (and long for a tiny box-sixed puppy. is that weird? that might be weird.)

Michelle

Hooray for sweet little deer in fluffy snow!

Erin is our favorite hostess!!!

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