Stylish! The Amazing Foreign Idea of Using Himmeli as Place Card Holders ♡

2020.04.26 published

Decorative Item Made of Straw: "Himmeli"

"Himmeli" is a traditional Finnish handicraft. It refers to a mobile made by threading straw or pipes with string. Recently, it has gained popularity in Japan for interior decoration and Christmas ornaments.

You can create various shapes, such as geometric patterns and stars, making it a versatile item used for decorating welcome spaces and head tables as well. ♩

Let's Make a Place Card Holder with Himmeli!＊

While Himmeli is often hung from the ceiling, it seems to be popular to create "place card holders" for overseas weddings. This is what it looks like!＊

By using brass, you can quickly transform it into a stylish place card stand. Since you can freely shape it, you can create a card stand that fits perfectly with the size of your place cards. ♩

＜How to Make Himmeli＞

Here is the basic way to make Himmeli.

You will assemble it by threading thick thread (like fishing line) through brass or straw.＊

For the card stand, create a triangular pyramid Himmeli and add a small triangle on the front side for the card to rest against, and you're done!

Using gold or rose gold brass gives a stylish look, while using straw results in a natural impression!＊

Let's Try Making a Place Card Holder with Himmeli ♩

I've introduced an idea for making a place card holder with Himmeli!＊ It might be challenging to create each one, but it will make your table setting look stylish. ♡

After using it for the wedding, it might be repurposed at home as a card stand!＊