How to Make Color Dipped Walnut Place Card Holders

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Choose walnuts.

   Find unblemished, clean and large walnuts.
   
   In addition, choose ones that can sit upright easily without topping.
   
   The walnut needs to be a stable place marker, so it will have to stand upright without support of any kind.
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   Step 2: Choose a craft paint in a color of choice.

   The color is best matched to the table setting theme, such as oranges and reds for Thanksgiving or greens and blues for a woodland setting. , This will help to make the walnut appear "dipped" into a color, while leaving the lovely natural walnut color and texture on top.
   
   Paint half of the walnut, finishing at at an angle, to help make it look "dipped" into the color.
   
   Imperfection is part of its charm. , Repeat for as many place card holders as you need for the event. , There should be enough room for writing on the person's name and some extra space for the flag-tip end. , At one end of the paper piece, cut a small V into the rectangle.
   
   This will make the place card appear flagged. ,, Avoid painting on the text; just paint near it, then stop.
   
   This paint can match the color that the walnut has been painted, or it can be a contrasting color.
   
   Keep the colors within the theme of the table setting or party. , Set the place cards aside to dry before attaching them to the color dipped walnut place holders. ,  Attach the place card to the walnut, using a dob of glue.
   
   Press firmly until you're sure it has stuck on without any risk of the card sliding down.
   
   Repeat for each place card being made. , To make the flag portion of the card curved, run your fingers along the edges.
   
   This step is optional; it is only if you should want a "waving flag" appearance to the place card. , Place each walnut place card holder at the relevant place setting to let your guests know where they should sit.
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   Step 3: Paint half of the walnut.

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   Step 4: Allow the paint to dry completely.

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   Step 5: Cut cardstock or quality

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   Step 6: strong paper into long

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   Step 7: thin rectangles for forming the place cards.

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   Step 8: Cut the flag-tip end.

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   Step 9: Write or paint your guests' names on each card.

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    Step 10: Using watercolors

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    Step 11: paint just the V tip end of the place card

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    Step 12: and a little toward the person's name.

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    Step 13: Repeat for as many place settings as you're preparing.

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    Step 14: Place a dot of hot glue on the bottom edge of each place card

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    Step 15: preferably under the text.

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    Step 16: Curve the place card slightly.

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    Step 17: Set your table.

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