Gilded Leaf Place Cards

I'm not really into over the top "table-scapes" and elaborate place settings.  I prefer a more simple and elegant aesthetic.  Oh, and gold.  Lots and lots of gold.  This easy DIY is right up my alley.  I love the idea of using real leaves as a place card.  They're free (I've got about a million scattered all over my street right now!) and so beautiful.  They're made even prettier with a coat of gold paint (what isn't, really).  I also did a few with rose gold paint because why not.

I can't wait to display these on our table at Thanksgiving.  As a little bonus, you could write one thing you're thankful for about each family member on the back of their leaf.  

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Gilded Leaf Place Cards 

leaves, such as maple
gold, bronze, or rose gold spray paint
black paint pen

Try to pick leaves that are fairly flat and not too brittle.  I used maple leaves but oak leaves would be beautiful too.  Lay the leaves out on a paper bag or scrap of cardboard.  Spray with a light coating of spray paint of choice.  Allow to dry completely then scroll your peeps' names on the leaves.  Voila!