These 25 gorgeous DIY Thanksgiving napkin rings will help you to dress up your place settings before the big day. Each of the easy table decorations can all be completed with minimal efforts; many come with free printables and simple patterns.
Thanksgiving is just weeks away. If you’re hosting a gathering this year I know exactly what you are thinking… What will we do with the napkins?
Okay, okay… maybe you are more concerned with selecting a turkey and making sure you bought cranberries… but a beautiful table will soon be in your thoughts.
DIY Thanksgiving Napkin Rings
These gorgeous DIY napkin ring ideas will inspire your own autumn table decor and help you perfect your tables settings whether the celebration is coffee table casual or a fancy china feast. The projects range from craft paper printables to simple crafts. All can be completed in minimual time with no artistic talent needed! Check out all the Thanksgiving table ideas:
Bronze Wishbone Napkin Rings – Don’t make your guests fight for the wishbone! Give them each the chance to make a lucky wish with this easy Wishbone Napkin Ring tutorial from Bren Did.
Craft Twine and Cinnamon Sticks – The Vintage House blog is not written in English, but you will be inspired by the beautiful photos of these twine and cinnamon stick napkin ties. Slip in a piece of greenery or an autumn leaf for extra flare.
Wooden Tag Napkin Rings – DIY embellished wooden tags turn your napkin rings into a conversation piece in this tutorial from Uncommon Designs.
Scrapbook Paper Napkin Rings – A pair of scissors and some craft paper will transform your napkins into miniature works of art ! Get the free leaf napkin ring pattern from Martha Stewart.
Printable Kraft Paper Napkin Rings – Hosting a huge gathering? AKA Design has an easy idea to liven up your Thanksgiving buffet: simply print, cut and tape your way to beautiful napkins.
Rosemary Wreath Place Cards – Spoon Fork Bacon used fresh rosemary, twine and wire to make the sweetest little wreaths that serve as place cards and napkin decor. Perfect!
Paper Feather Napkin Rings – Oh My Crafts uses paper and scrapbooking supplies to make these adorable feather napkin rings.
Burlap and Twine Napkin Rings – Back Porch Musings used burlap and twine to create rustic farmhouse napkin rings that are perfect for a casual Thanksgiving meal.
Simple Cardboard and Raffia Rings – These simple upcycled napkin rings from I Gotta Create! are a sweet and affordable addition to any holiday table.
Golden Acorn and Twine Napkin Rings – Parties for Peanuts uses twine, acorns found in her own yard, and a gold paint pen to create these nature inspired napkin rings. Clever and gorgeous!
Free Printable Utensil & Napkin Holder – Craftaholics Anonymous has the perfect solution for the kids table! This free printable utensil holder keeps everything neatly together while looking lovely.
Embossed Clothes Pin Napkin Rings – No Biggie stamps clothespins with glitter then uses them to hold cardstock place cards awith sticker monograms. Adorable!
Salt Dough Ornaments – These tiny salt dough ornaments from Driven By Decor are not really napkin rings, but they look lovely when tied around mini pumpkins or napkin at each place setting.
Editable Thanksgiving Place Cards – These lovely kraft paper napkin bands from Bloom Designs are easy to personalize for each of your guests, simple download the free printable file , insert your guests’ names, and printable.
Burlap and Cardstock Leaf Place Cards – Typically Simple elevates the humble materials (card stock and burlap) to a higher level by layering them with glitter clothespins.
Stamped Canvas Napkin Rings – A self-inking stamp has never looked so grand! Camilla Fabbri Designs uses stamps and affordable fabric to create these unique napkin rings.
Leather Thanksgiving Napkin Rings – Fabric Paper Glue dresses up pre-cut leather circles with a gold calligraphy pen to make these simple yet sophisticated napkin rings.
Monogrammed Wooden Tag Napkin Rings – Simple wooden tags get a makeover with paint and twine in this simple napkin ring tutorial from Story Piece.
Be Thankful Utensil Holders to Color –Eighteeen 25 offers these transforming utensil holders that can be colored, sewn, taped or glued into perfect pockets. Great for the kids table too!
Pom-Pom Napkin Rings – These felt leaf and pom pom napkins rings are as beautiful as a fall nature walk. Let the colors of nature inspired your gorgeous table decor. Check out the tutorial from Make It Your Own.
Paper Leaf and Acorn Napkin Rings– These fancy napkin rings from The 36th Avenue cost only $1 to make with simple paper leaves and real fall foliage.
Brown Paper Leaf Utensil Holders – The Kim Six Fix uses paper bags and metallic markers to make these sweet and easy utensil holders.
Concrete Pumpkin Napkin Rings – Design Dining and Diapers selected unusual supplies, concrete and copper, for these gorgeous pumpkin napkin rings. The results are lovely and can be used for years.
Easy Leaf and Ribbon Napkin Rings – Ribbons printed with Thanksgiving sentiments are used to dress up napkins with fresh fall leaves. Get the directions for these simple place cards and napkin holders from Better Homes and Gardens.
Edible Cookie Napkin Rings – These adorable cookies from Haniela’s add a beautiful and tasty touch to any Thanksgiving table.
Pilgrim Hat Rings for Kids – This easy felt napkin ring project from Runner Duck will get your kids involved in the Thanksgiving crafting fun. Plus the fun Pilgrim hat design is perfect for the kids table!
Ribbon Turkey Napkin Rings – These adorable felt and ribbon napkin rings by RaeGun Ramblings take only 10 minutes to create and also double as hair clips.
Cookies and Leaves Napkin Rings – This lovely version of cookie napkin rings is embellished with leaves and ribbons, get the Thanksgiving decor inspiration from Stylish Eve.
Thankful For Place Cards – One Creative Mommy makes her napkins into a conversation starter with free printable “Thankful For” cards that hold a pencil for expressing grateful sentiments.
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Danielle
Thank you for including my monogram napkin rings. It’s an honor to be included with so many other talented designers!
Bren
Danielle, I love the way you make simple craft supplies interesting. Thanks for sharing your project!