DIY Cutlery Napkin Pouch Seating Card

2 min read September 13, 2026 Jen Causey
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Looking for a unique way to dress up your plastic cutlery? This project not only does that but it also doubles as your guest place card! Using our free printable design you will be able to quickly and easily make a darling little pouch to embellish any type of cutlery and at the same time, tell your guests where they’re sitting. This idea was created for bridal showers or weddings but would work perfectly for any type of celebration!

Project Time
20 to 30 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Print our free place card label onto 8.5″ x 11″ white cardstock. Then trim down to size and add each guests name in the space provided.

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Step
2

Make your napkin cutlery pouch. Using the White Linen Guest Towels (that are extremely high quality I might add), open the napkin up and fold both the top and back into the middle to make a little pouch shape that has a higher backside. Then hot glue the sides together to finish the pouch.

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Step
3

Fold your seating card label around the napkin pouch and hot glue to finish the design. Then add the plastic cutlery!

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Step
4

This is a super cute and totally easy way to dress up any plastic cutlery for any type of party! To see the other projects and ideas for this tablescape, check out: Indigo Boho Wedding TablescapeDIY Love Fern Boho Wedding FavorDIY Nature Print Sun-Sensitive Paper Table Numbers, and DIY Embellished Tabletop Lantern Centerpiece!

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