Make these easy DIY napkin rings for your family gatherings! Use the free printables to dress up your table at Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Today, I’ve got a really fun project to share—DIY napkin rings that are so simple, anyone can make them! With just a few basic supplies and a printer, you’ll have everything you need to get started. This is a family-friendly craft that checks all the boxes: it’s easy, quick to put together, and budget-friendly. Whether you’re looking to add a personal touch to your holiday table or want a creative activity to do with loved ones, these napkin rings are the perfect solution!
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Supplies Needed
- Card stock (I used brown kraft card stock and white card stock but any color will work.)
- Template (see the form at the end of the post.)
- Scissors
- Hole punch
- 7/8 inch or 1 inch wide ribbon
- Fresh greenery for embellishment (rosemary, pine, berries.)
Assembly Instructions
For the Rectangles
- Download the PDF, and then print your desired template. Just fill out the form at the end of the post, and I will email the PDF directly to your inbox.
- Cut out each rectangle, just inside the border line.
- Carefully punch holes on both short sides of the rectangles.
- Cut as many lengths of ribbon as you need napkin rings. Each piece of ribbon should be 1o inches long. You want to have an ample length of ribbon so you have plenty of room to snip the ends neatly.
- Lay a ribbon piece on a flat surface lengthwise. Place the folded or rolled napkin on the ribbon.
- Take a paper rectangle and carefully poke the ends of the ribbon up through the holes on each side. Pull the ribbon tight, but do it very gently so you don’t tear through the hole.
- Snip the ends of the ribbon so they are equal length. Tuck a piece of fresh greenery behind the rectangle.
- You can definitely put these DIY napkin rings and napkins together a few days in advance of your gathering. Pine, rosemary, and thyme dry nicely. I made the ones pictured in this post about a week ago, and the rosemary has dried a bit, but it still looks lovely.
For the Circles
- Download the PDF and print the page with the circle tags.
- Cut out the circles just inside the border line.
- Punch a hole in the top of each tag.
- Using twine, string, or very narrow ribbon, attach the tag to your rolled napkin.
More About the Template
Included in the 6-page PDF is the following:
- Page 1: Thanksgiving sentiments in a cursive font.
- Page 2: Thanksgiving sentiments in a classic, serif font.
- Page 3: Thanksgiving sentiments on a round tag.
- Page 4: A blank template that you can personalize with your own names or sentiments.
- Page 5: Christmas sentiments in a cursive font with festive graphics.
- Page 6: Christmas sentiments in a classic, serif font with festive graphics.
a fun no sew project!
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How to Get the Napkin Ring Template
Fill out the form at the end of the post, just under my signature, and I’ll send the PDF with the templates straight to your email inbox. You will also receive new post updates, special offers, giveaway announcements, and more. *Current OSP subscribers should go ahead and fill out the form and I’ll send the printables right away. My email company makes sure that you don’t get duplicate subscriptions.
Can’t see the form? Click HERE to open the form on a separate page.
Holiday Printable Napkin Ring
Just fill out the form below to make these easy
DIY napkin rings for your family gatherings!
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Would you consider doing something for wedding ideas. .?
With thanks
Linda 💐
Hi Linda…I’m afraid weddings are a bit out of my wheelhouse. But I appreciate your comment. ~Ann
I can’t wait to print these Thanksgiving napkin rings. Thank you!
I would love the thanksgiving napkin rings please. These are just beautiful. Thank you
Hi Jane! If you can’t see the form, you can click this link to open the signup form on a separate page. https://on-sutton-place.kit.com/421dd5f125 Just fill it out and the printables will be sent to your email. Thanks!