How to Make Napkin Rings

Make napkin rings quickly and inexpensively.

Napkin rings are a simple way to add a touch of elegance to your dinner settings. They're easy and inexpensive to create, and best of all, you don't have to be crafty to quickly make them. Add a special touch to your table setting in a handful of minutes with a few straightforward steps.

Things You'll Need

• Decorative paper or card stock
• Ribbon
• Hole punch
• Scissors

Instructions

1. Find some decorative paper or card stock that matches your decor or theme. You can use something you already have lying around from a scrapbook project, or buy something at the craft store for a few cents.

2. Find some ribbon you like and that coordinates with your paper.

3. Cut paper into strips about 1 1/2 to 2 inches wide and about 4 to 4 1/2 inches long.

4. Curl the ends of the paper around so they overlap about a quarter-inch. Make two holes with a hole punch.

5. Cut pieces of ribbon about 3 inches long. Cut at an angle for a decorative edge. This will also make it easier to thread through holes.

6. Thread the ribbon through the holes, and you are done. You don't need to tie it, but if you would like to tie a bow, cut the ribbon longer, by at least 6 inches. You can always trim it if needed.

7. Put the napkin through the ring holder and place it on a plate.

Tips & Warnings

• Let the kids do this while you finish dinner.

• Select paper to match the occasion, your decor or to show your fun, unique style.

References

• Tipnut: 25+ Crafty Napkin Rings To Make