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Rosemary Wreath Place Cards | DIY


A really simple DIY to make Rosemary Wreath Place Cards. These go perfect with any thanksgiving or holiday table! This DIY needs only a handful of supplies to make.

Rosemary Wreath Place Card on a plate in a table setting.

At the farmers market I go to this one booth has these crazy long stems of rosemary. They are so huge and fragrant. I am always trying to think of a creative non food way of using them. This idea of using them for place cards just popped into my head and seemed like a winner. So, I went with it, and now we have this cute little Rosemary Wreath Place Cards DIY for you! Perfect for Thanksgiving, obviously. This project is really simple. All you need are rosemary sprigs, floral wire, scissors, and twine or ribbon. This DIY also takes very little skill, so don’t worry if you are terrible at crafting!

Let’s get started below!

Six rosemary wreath place cards on a table spread out.

How to make Rosemary Wreath Place Cards

Supplies

Supplies for rosemary wreath place cards on a surface.Supplies for rosemary wreath place cards on a surface.

I love this DIY because the supplies requires are pretty easy to get! 

  • Rosemary sprigs – check out below in the tips and tricks section of this site for more info and how to choose the best sprigs 
  • Scissors 
  • Name Tags – Each name tag should be about 3.75″ x .5″. This is a good size for the circumference of the wreaths you end up. You can print this template I made and write in the names by hand, or type them in.
  • Ribbon or Twine – the ribbon you see in the image that I used is by Peter Sham and it’s absolutely beautiful. I am using the quarter inch width. You can use whatever you prefer. 
  • Floral Wire
  • A pen or pencil – must be smooth and not have ridges on the outside. 

Process

  1. Print out the name tag template – or make your own. Cut out each name tag. 
  2. Using a smooth sided pencil or pen, curl the edges of the name tag strips in opposite directions. Set aside. 
  3. Cut floral wire into 6 short length, approximately 3 inches each. 
  4. Prepare the rosemary sprigs. First trim each sprig to be between 7 and 9 inches in length. Trim the top of the sprig off first to remove the weak top and get to the thicker stem part of the sprig. Then trim the bottom to get the total length to be between 7 and 9 inches. 
  5. Remove rosemary leaves at the top and bottom of each sprig, revealing approximately a quarter to a half and inch of bare stem on each end. 
  6. Working from the thickest part of the stem to the thinnest, gently flex the sprig with your fingers to make it more pliable. 
  7. Grab each end of the sprig and make a circle by crossing the two ends. Secure with the pre cut floral wire by winding it around the two ends together, 
  8. Tie a ribbon or twine around the floral wire to cover it and make a bow. You can also hot a glue a pre-made bow to the top of the wreath as well. 
  9. Tuck the curled name tags into the rosemary leaves, and then enjoy your rosemary wreaths. 
Name tags for Rosemary Wreath Place Cards DIY. Name tags for Rosemary Wreath Place Cards DIY.
Print and cut our your name tags.
Curling the edges of name tags with a pen. Curling the edges of name tags with a pen.
Curl the edges of the name tags in opposite directions with a smooth sided pen or pencil.
Floral wire cut into six short lengths with scissors next to it. Floral wire cut into six short lengths with scissors next to it.
Cut floral wire into size 3″ lengths.
Measuring rosemary sprigs with a ruler. Measuring rosemary sprigs with a ruler.
Measure the rosemary springs and trim the top and bottom so each sprig measures about 7 to 9 inches.
Peeling of rosemary leaves on either side of the stems. Peeling of rosemary leaves on either side of the stems.
Peel off rosemary leaves on either end of each sprig so you get a bare stem.
Bend the rosemary sprigs with your hands to make it able to go into a circle. Bend the rosemary sprigs with your hands to make it able to go into a circle.
Bend the rosemary sprigs to make them more pliable.
Making a rosemary wreath. Making a rosemary wreath.
Cross the two ends together.
Attaching the ends of a rosemary sprig with floral wire to make a wreath. Attaching the ends of a rosemary sprig with floral wire to make a wreath.
Attach the ends together using floral wire.
Bows made out of mustard colored ribbon. Bows made out of mustard colored ribbon.
Pre-make bows our of your ribbon – or you can tie a bowl around with wreath.
Close up on a single rosemary wreath. Close up on a single rosemary wreath.
Using a glue dot secure your bowl. If you would rather just tie twine or ribbon abound the wreath that works great too!
Rosemary wreaths all laid out on a surface. Rosemary wreaths all laid out on a surface.

Tips and Tricks

  • If you don’t have floral wire, you can use twist ties.
  • You can make these ahead! Depending on how fresh your rosemary is, these will last for about 5 days. You can store them in the refrigerator on a baking sheet in a single layer. Place a damp paper towel over the top and replace as needed.

Rosemary Sprig Tips

  • It is better to try and purchase rosemary sprigs that come in a bundle and not in a plastic clamshell. That way you will be able to get the longest sprigs possible. Farmers markets are a great place to get longer rosemary sprigs. If you have a neighbor with a big plant – hit them up!
  • The sprigs that work best are the ones with a single stem. If you get some other sprigs that have some sprigs coming off the main stem go ahead and just trim those off.
  • My favorite way to wash rosemary is by filling the sink with about two inches of water and letting them soak for a little. You can move them around in the water and then dry them with a towel. This gets them very clean!
  • When you are flexing the rosemary sprigs to make them more pliable, do this carefully and little by little. You want to avoid snapping the stem because it will make your wreath crooked.
Rosemary wreath place cards with plates and linens. Rosemary wreath place cards with plates and linens.
Rosemary wreath place card up close on a plate. Rosemary wreath place card up close on a plate.

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Rosemary wreath place cards on a platter with a napkin.Rosemary wreath place cards on a platter with a napkin.

Rosemary Wreath Place Cards

A really simple DIY to make Rosemary Wreath Place Cards. These go perfect with any thanksgiving or holiday table! This DIY needs only a handful of supplies to make.

PRINT HOW TO

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Active Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 6

  INSTRUCTIONS  

  • Print my name tag template. You can either hand write in the names, or add them in on the computer. Cut out each name tag. If you are making your own, cut strips of paper to be approximately 3.75″ x .5″.

  • Using a pencil, small dowel, or a pen that has smooth sides. Curl the edges of the name tags in opposite directions.

  • Cut the floral wire into 6 lengths approximately 3 inches each.

  • Trim rosemary springs into lengths between 7 and 9 inches. First trim the top off, then the bottom. When you trim the top, you want to try and get down to the thicker stalk part of the sprig, that way when you wire it, it will hold much better.

  • Remove rosemary leaves at the top and bottom of the sprig to reveal a half inch or a quarter in of stick. This is where you will wind the floral wire.

  • Working from the thickest part of the sprig to the thinner, gently flex the sprig to make it more pliable.

  • Gently make a circle by crossing the two ends of the rosemary sprig. Wind the pre cut floral wire around the ends.

  • Tie a ribbon or twine, or hot glue a ribbon to the rosemary wreath to cover the floral wire.

  • Tuck the name tags within the rosemary leaves. Enjoy your rosemary wreaths!

  NOTES  

Depending on the freshness of your rosemary – these will last up to 5 days in the refrigerator. Store in a single layer under damn paper towels to keep the leaves looking nice. Replace the damp paper towels once a day. 



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