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creative projects repurposed school · Written by Randi Dukes

Apple Place Card Holder

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Do you celebrate the first day of school with a special breakfast or dinner?  An upcycled apple place card holder is the perfect addition for your back to school tablescape … and it’s a great way to repurpose old door knobs!

apple place card holder repurposed from a door knob

To make an apple place card holder, I started with a pile of nasty old brass doorknobs.  A while ago, my parents replaced all the outdated hardware in their house and we saved the doorknobs, certain that there would be a fun project for them at some time.  With apples being the decor of choice for back to school, they were just right for transforming!

brass doorknob

Upcycling these brass knobs into apples was simple.  I taped off the stem, spray painted the round part red, then brushed brown craft paint onto the stem section.  I cut green paper leaves from scrapbook paper and hot glued them onto the stem.  Super easy and quick enough to make a batch for the whole family.

painted doorknob as apple place card

Poke a slip of paper into the top of the knob with the name of each guest … or use chalkboard duct tape for a school-themed name card.

apple place card holder repurposed from door knob

Celebrating the first day of school always helps get the year off to a fun start …

upcycled apple place card holder

… and creates sweet memories for the kids and parents alike.

apple place card holder for back to school

How do you celebrate the first day of school?

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For more fun apple ideas for fall fun or the first day of school, be sure to check out this apple treat box made from plastic cups …

apple favor treat box for back to school

… an upcycled apple bundt pan wreath …

repurposed bundt pan apple wreath

… and cute and easy back-to-school apple cupcakes!

back to school apple cupcake


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About Randi Dukes

I’m Randi, a Dallas-based mom of five kids, ranging from third grade to college and including a set of twins. I love strong coffee, craft and DIY projects, my planner, and my big ol’ family. When I’m not creating something for my blog, I can be found in the car, running kids from one place to another. I’m the one knitting at the red light. Connect with me on google+ | twitter | facebook

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  1. Theresa @DearCreatives says

    August 10, 2015 at 6:42 pm

    Cute idea! Hope you have had a great summer. Had to believe it’s almost over.

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