While baked Brie and new movies may be what we look forward to the most come holiday season, it’s the details that turn a gathering into a celebration (that and the cocktails, of course). And you don’t need to be a crafts whiz to make beautiful Christmas decorations—all you need is a little inspiration. Here, ten joyous ways to help your guests find their seat.
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10 Simple Christmas Place Card Ideas for Your Holiday Table
![red christmas baubles used for place cards](https://publish.purewow.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2017/11/red-christmas-baubles-used-for-place-cards.jpg?fit=680%2C677)
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Festive Baubles
These guys also make cute favors for guests to bring home.
![nutcracker christmas place card idea](https://publish.purewow.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2017/11/nutcracker-christmas-place-card-idea.jpg?fit=680%2C677)
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Nutcrackers
Sprinkle some walnuts on the table for good measure.
![silver bells christmas place cards](https://publish.purewow.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2017/11/silver-bells-christmas-place-cards.jpg?fit=680%2C677)
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Silver Bells
Ring-a-ling, hear them ring...
![golden bells christmas place cards](https://publish.purewow.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2017/11/golden-bells-christmas-place-cards.jpg?fit=680%2C677)
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Gold Bells
Heck, any color bells.
![cranberry christmas place card idea](https://publish.purewow.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2017/11/cranberry-christmas-place-card-idea.jpg?fit=680%2C677)
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Cranberry Wreath
Well, isn’t that adorable?
![pine spruce christmas place card idea](https://publish.purewow.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2017/11/pine-spruce-christmas-place-card-idea.jpg?fit=680%2C677)
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Pine Sprig
Looks amazing, smells even better.
![christmas cookie place cards](https://publish.purewow.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2017/11/christmas-cookie-place-cards.jpg?fit=680%2C677)
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Cookies
Edible place cards are the best kind.
![christmas stickers place card idea](https://publish.purewow.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2017/11/christmas-stickers-place-card-idea.jpg?fit=680%2C677)
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Stickers
Crafts not your thing? Holiday stickers to the rescue.
![wrapping paper christmas place card idea](https://publish.purewow.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2017/11/wrapping-paper-christmas-place-card-idea.jpg?fit=680%2C677)
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Wrapping Paper
Dress up a boring place card with some festive paper and pin onto a wine glass with a holiday-themed clothespin.
![colorful pine cones christmas place card idea](https://publish.purewow.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2017/11/colorful-pine-cones-christmas-place-card-idea.jpg?fit=680%2C677)
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Colorful Pinecones
Think beyond green and red, people.