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This project appeared in our April 4, 2003 Newsletter.

Place Card/Recipe Card

     This project is really simple and it goes along with our woodworking project this week. When you are having family and friends over for that Easter brunch these place cards will really impress them. It will show off your artistic talents and give them something to remember you by.

PLACE/RECIPE CARD

Here is a list of the things you will need.

  • 3" X 5" note card.
  • Stamps if you have them or a pen.
  • Colored Pens.

On the non-lined side of the note card either draw a pretty spring picture or us stamps to make a spring theme.
Color the stamping or drawing with colored pens.
Write the persons name on the card so they will know where to sit.
On the back of the card (lined side) write out the recipe for what is being served.
Place the card into the card holder and place it on the table.
Be sure to tell your guests that they can take the recipe card and flower card holder home with them.

Your guests will be wowed and will remember you every time they make that recipe.

PLACE CARD/RECIPE CARD HOLDER

This is a pretty easy project that complements Marilyn's place/recipe card project. The idea is to make lots of these for gifts when people come for brunch or dinner. The holder can be used for table place setting and then later for a recipe card holder.

Here's a list of what you'll need;

  • 4" X 2 1/2" full 3/4" stock. We used Maple.
  • 3" X 2 1/2" full 1/2" stock. We used Pine.
  • 1/4" dowel 2 1/4" long.
  • Wood Glue.
When selecting the wood try to use a heavier wood for the leafy base then for the flower.
Trace the patterns onto the wood and cut them out. You can find the pattern at www.runnerduck.com/images/placecard-holder-pattern.gif or clicking on the picture below.


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Drill a 1/4" hole in the top of the "V" in the leaves and the bottom of the flower.
Using a small saw or band saw, cut a slit in the top of the flower to hold the card. Make it approximately 1/4" deep.
Paint the flower, leaves and stem. We used acrylic paint.
Glue the dowel between the flower and leaves and you are good to go.

Now make a bunch more, add the place card and set them on the table. These are great gifts and actually work well in the kitchen for holding recipes.

We hope you liked this project. If you build it and your friends ask where you got such a clever idea, please tell them that you got it at RunnerDuck.com.



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