These 5 easy Easter place card ideas are too pretty not to try – here’s how to make them in time for Easter

With the Easter weekend fast approaching, hosting may well be at the forefront of your mind. Chances are you’ll have the food and Easter table decor ideas all but sorted, so why not add a personal finishing touch with these Easter place card ideas?

The best bit is that they’re quick and easy to make, even if you’re not a natural when it comes to crafting, (if you are, then add these Easter craft ideas to your repertoire, too), and, I’ve even shown you what you’ll need to make them, available via Amazon Prime, so you can order for next-day delivery and get started straight away.

1. Rubber stamp place card

Start with a plain white card, then measure out 3.5-inch by 4-inch rectangles, cut out, and fold lengthways. Or, you could buy some ready-made white place cards from Amazon if you don't have time for all that measuring and cutting out.

Then choose a pretty rubber stamp with a border or motif - the kind used for scrapbooking projects - that suits your theme. Delicate floral frames and motifs work well for Easter and you can keep it monochrome or opt for green or blue ink to tie it into your color scheme.

Then, you'll just need to write the names on them (and someone with neat writing if that's not you). Black ink always looks sophisticated and a fountain pen or fine-tip would be my preference.

3. Wooden egg place name

Your guests will love this fun idea, especially as they'll be able to take their Easter place names home with them to use in their own displays.

You can buy plain wooden eggs for crafting – opt for the ones with an unfinished/raw finish, as these will be easier to write on. Shiny or varnished finishes may repel the ink or smudge and look messy.

To write the names, I'd suggest using a calligraphy pen, which can take some practice to master, and you'll need a steady hand to write on the curved surface, but it will be worth it if you want to add a bit of a flourish.

Pop the wooden eggs in some pretty egg cups or simply place them on top of your napkins (to prevent them from rolling around on the plate). Add some sprigs of foliage to complete the look.

2. Floral place setting

This is such an effective idea and makes the most of the spring bounty that can be found in the garden at the moment, from spring bulbs to flowering shrubs.

This white and green hellebore works perfectly for an elegant and sophisticated theme, but our Garden Content Editor, Thom Rutter, advises, 'sear the bottom of the stems first by placing the bottom inch in boiling water for 15 seconds. This will prevent the toxic sap from escaping and irritating the skin.'

Any spring bulbs, such as daffodils or tulips, will also work well, particularly if they tie in with your table centre display. Or, suggests Thom, 'look to the hedgerows for things like hawthorn blossom or spring flowering shrubs, such as forsythia with its vibrant yellow flowers.'

Once you've selected your flowers, you'll just need a flat white piece of card – make sure it's deep enough to allow for the holes, which you'll need to make with a hole punch. Finally, write the names on the cards – keep it simple with black or pick out the shades from your chosen blooms for a pop of colour.

4. Fun rabbit place cards

If you're expecting the whole family, this Easter, this is a cute idea that everyone, from kids to grandparents, will love.

Start with some brown Kraft paper place cards and fold them out flat. Draw the outline of a rabbit above the middle fold line and use a scalpel to cut out the silhouette, leaving the fold line intact.

Push out the rabbit shape and gently fold back on itself, so that it sits upright above the fold when the cards are stood up. If your freehand drawing isn't up to much, you could print and cut out some simple rabbit designs to draw around.

Add white pom poms for the tails and write the names on the cards with a marker pen in black, silver, or white – paint markers will stand out well on the brown paper.

5. Name tags tied to decorative eggs

If you've been trying out some egg decorating ideas, now is the time to put your creativity to good use. Whether you've dyed, fabric-wrapped, or decoupaged your eggs, they will make the perfect anchor for your place names. Alternatively, you can buy pretty egg decorations for the same look.

Write your guests' names on a piece of handmade paper with rough edges and punch a small hole through one end, using a thick needle. You could use ready-made gift tags if you are short of time.

Thread a generous length of string through the hole – brown twine looks simple but effective, or opt for colourful striped twine for a bolder look. Simply tie around the middle of your decorative eggs in a loose bow. Don't worry if the ends of the string are quite long, it will look attractive draped over your plate or napkin.

Even if time is not on your side, these quick and simple Easter place name ideas are the perfect way to add a personal touch to your seasonal brunch, lunch or dinner (and impress your guests with your creativity - they don't need to know how easy they were to make.)