Is there anything more festive than fresh greenery at Christmastime? The vibrant green color, the fragrant scent, and the cozy feel it creates are what make it so magical. A few years ago, while working on our Christmas tablescape for Leon’s Hello Holiday guide, I wanted to bring that same holiday magic to my place settings—just on a smaller scale. Instead of trying to work with bulky greenery in such a tight space, I decided to create these adorable rosemary wreath Christmas place cards. Simple to make, fragrant, and festive, they were the perfect touch for our holiday table.
To complement the natural greenery of these rosemary wreath place cards, why not add a little extra glow to your table? I recently shared a tutorial on how to make quick and easy floating candles for a beautiful Christmas centerpiece. The soft flicker of candlelight paired with the fresh rosemary creates a cozy, festive ambiance that’s sure to impress your guests. You can check out that post for more simple ideas to elevate your holiday table.
Supplies
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Instructions
1. Curve a sprig of rosemary around into a circle. You may have to snap the sprig a little to get it into a smooth circle, just be careful not to break it all the way through. I found it was easiest to sort of just push my fingernail into the stem where I wanted it to bend, without going all the way through. Sort of like scoring paper.
2. Tie with a twine or jute bow.
3. Repeat for as many place cards as you need.
4. Print and cut out enough place cards from THIS PLACE CARD TEMPLATE.
5. Write one guest’s name on each place card and place one on top of each rosemary wreath.
And there you have a little bit of natural greenery at each and every place setting!
FAQs
Yes! Fresh rosemary sprigs work perfectly for this project and will give your place cards that lovely holiday aroma. Just be sure to handle them gently as you form the wreath.
Absolutely! You can make these rosemary wreaths a day or two ahead of your holiday gathering. Just store them in a cool place until you’re ready to use them, and they’ll stay fresh.
While rosemary is a lovely choice for its scent and sturdiness, you could try other soft herbs like thyme or sage for a different look or scent. Just make sure they are flexible enough to form a small wreath shape.
ou can easily find fresh rosemary sprigs at most grocery stores, especially during the holiday season. You can also check local farmer’s markets for fresh herbs.
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Rosemary Wreath Christmas Place Cards
Simple to make, fragrant, and festive, these rosemary wreath Christmas place cards are the perfect touch for my holiday table.
Materials
- rosemary sprigs
- twine or jute
- scissors
- light weight card stock
- a printer
- the PLACE CARD TEMPLATE
- a marker
Instructions
- Curve a sprig of rosemary around into a circle. You may have to snap the sprig a little to get it into a smooth circle, just be careful not to break it all the way through. I found it was easiest to sort of just push my fingernail into the stem where I wanted it to bend, without going all the way through. Sort of like scoring paper.
- Tie with a twine or jute bow.
- Repeat for as many place cards as you need.
- Print and cut out enough place cards from THIS PLACE CARD TEMPLATE.
- Write one guest’s name on each place card and place one on top of each rosemary wreath.
These rosemary wreath place cards are a simple and charming way to add a little greenery to your holiday table without the hassle of large decorations. They’re quick to make, add a festive touch to each place setting, and give your guests a little aromatic treat when they sit down to dine.
Have you used rosemary in place of traditional greenery before? Let me know in the comments below!
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