# DIY Thanksgiving Place Cards This Tutorial Involves Turning Acorns into Popular Emojis By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-11-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-thanksgiving-place-cards References: [bustle](http://www.bustle.com/articles/124048-diy-acorn-emoji-thanksgiving-place-cards-make-setting-the-table-actually-fun) 'Bustle' recently debuted a tutorial for making DIY Thanksgiving place cards. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, many consumers are looking for last minutes decorations. This tutorial provides a simple way to personalize each place setting at your Thanksgiving feast. Before starting the tutorial you will need to collect some acorns and gather some basic art supplies. Once you have everything on hand you can begin turning each acorn into a delightful emoji. With so many [emojis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-emojis-sticker-pack) to choose from, you can easily pick an icon that corresponds to each guest's personality. The DIY Thanksgiving place cards provide a fun and simple way to turn an ordinary place setting into a [personalized seating arrangement](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thanksgiving-hosting-pants). The place cards can also be used to prevent any arguments over who will sit where. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **DIY Personalized Thanksgiving:** Creating personalized Thanksgiving decorations through DIY methods using natural elements can make traditional celebrations more modern and unique. - **Emoji-inspired Art Projects:** Using emojis as a basis for art projects can create fun, engaging and easily customizable decorations for all kinds of events. - **Nature-inspired Craft Ideas:** Integrating natural elements like acorns and leaves into DIY projects can create a sustainable alternative to mass produced decorations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Craft and Art Supplies:** Craft and art supply retailers should promote natural elements like acorns and leaves along with basic supplies and templates as a way for consumers to create their own personalized decorations for events. - **Event Planning and Decor:** Event planners and decorators can try implementing nature-inspired decorations like acorn place cards to cater to eco-conscious and modern clientele. - **Food and Beverage Industry:** Restaurants and catering services can make use of DIY place cards to create a distinct and homely atmosphere that can attract customers looking for unique dining experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Thanksgiving Conveyor Belt Centerpieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hellofresh-thanksgiving.md) - [Edible Holiday Decorations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edible-holiday-decoration.md) - [No-Stress Friendsgiving Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/friendsgiving-dinner-doover-kits.md) - [Seasonal Thanksgiving Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thanksgiving-dining-experience.md) - [Humorous Jelly Dessert Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jell-o-2.md) - [Holiday Dinner Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-thanksgiving-dinner.md) - [Friendsgiving Event Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butterball-and-bumble.md) - [Thanksgiving-Themed Cake Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/give-thanks-collection.md) - [Beef-Centered Thanksgiving Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flip-the-bird-menu.md)