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    Home » DIY Projects

    DIY Word Stones for Your Thanksgiving Table

    October 28, 2019 by Patti Estep 4 Comments

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    Try this DIY word stones project that you can use to decorate your holiday table. Then send them home with your guests as a special gift.

    DIY word stones

    I like the idea of having a little favor to give out to everyone at a holiday dinner. These easy DIY word stones will double as favors and will also be part of our Thanksgiving table decorations.

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    Black decorative stones

    I had several of these decorative black stones leftover from my indoor water garden and they reminded me of a paperweight. I've purchased engraved inspirational stones in the past and thought maybe I could make some.

    Thanksgiving words on paper and black stone
    click image for pdf of words to make your own

    These are not engraved although I could have tried using my Dremel tool. I think it would take a lot longer than this easy painted project. Maybe another time.

    Start by printing out some words that come to mind when you think of Thanksgiving. Feel free to click on the image above and use my words for your own stones.

    Word taped to stone

    How to Make Word Stones

    • All you have to do is cut out a word that fits nicely on a stone. 
    • Rub white chalk on the back of the paper.
    • Tape the word to the stone.
    • Use a pencil to trace the word.
    • Remove the paper and trace over the chalk with a white chalk marker
    • Once dry spray with a protective spray gloss.
    White chalk traced onto stone

    If you have great handwriting you don't need to do this. However, I find that it looks a lot nicer, neater, and well-spaced out when I trace letters that have been printed on paper.

    Thanksgiving word stone on napkin place setting

    These DIY word stones look great on top of a simple linen napkin. 

    They would definitely look good on a white napkin. Honestly, black looks good with everything so any color napkin would probably look fantastic.

    Thanksgiving table decorations

    Simple and easy and a little something nice for your guests to take home.

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    More Thanksgiving Table Ideas

    • Pine Cone Napkin Ring
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    Thanksgiving word stone on linen napkin place setting
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    DIY Word Stones for Your Thanksgiving Table

    These simple DIY word stones can double as favors. They will make a great addition to your Thanksgiving table decorations.
    Prep Time20 mins
    Active Time20 mins
    Total Time40 mins
    Course: Holidays
    Yield: 1 Word Stone
    Author: Patti Estep
    Cost: $5-$10

    Equipment

    • scissors

    Materials

    • Decorative Black Stones
    • Printed Words of your choice
    • Chalk
    • Pencil
    • Tape
    • Protective Spray Gloss

    Instructions

    • Print out words that come to mind when you think of Thanksgiving. You can use the image in my post if you like.
    • Cut out a word that fits nicely on a stone. 
    • Rub white chalk on the back of the paper.
    • Tape the word to the stone.
    • Use a pencil to trace the word.
    • Remove the paper and trace over the chalk with a white chalk marker.
    • Once dry spray with a protective spray gloss.

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    About Patti Estep

    Patti is the creator of Hearth and Vine, a home and garden blog filled with projects to inspire your creative side. She loves crafting, gardening, decorating and entertaining at her home in Pennsylvania. When she is not working on a project at home or searching for treasures at nurseries and thrift stores with her girlfriends, you’ll probably find her with family and friends, at a restaurant, or home party enjoying new and different food adventures.

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    Comments

    1. Marie Dillon

      October 29, 2019 at 2:02 pm

      I think I'll try these with my grandson. We both love to collect rocks and sticks.

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        October 29, 2019 at 2:17 pm

        That should be a lot of fun. Enjoy.

        Reply
    2. MrsSW

      October 28, 2019 at 7:49 am

      Such a nice project, Patti. There's something calming about smooth black stones.
      Love your white pumpkin - it's got lots of personality. 😉
      Sheila

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        October 28, 2019 at 9:19 am

        Thanks Sheila. I agree with you about the stones and I love the funny looking pumpkins too.

        Reply

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