How to create springtime napkin rings

Create Springtime Napkin Rings

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It's easy to create seasonal napkin rings with just a few paper crafting supplies.

It's easy to create seasonal napkin rings with just a few paper crafting supplies.

First, decide on your napkins. I got these pretty ones at Target.

First, decide on your napkins. I got these pretty ones at Target.

Cut strips of paper 1 1/4" x 7". Mix and match patterns if you like.

Cut strips of paper 1 1/4" x 7". Mix and match patterns if you like.

Cut card stock strips 2" x 7" then use your favorite border punch along one long edge.

Cut card stock strips 2" x 7" then use your favorite border punch along one long edge.

Sand distress the edges for a shabby look.

Sand distress the edges for a shabby look.

Before you adhere these together, give the papers a curving. This makes the rolling much easier.

Before you adhere these together, give the papers a curving. This makes the rolling much easier.

Using glue stick, adhere the papers together then roll so that the ends overlap about an inch. Use Scor-Tape to secure.

Using glue stick, adhere the papers together then roll so that the ends overlap about an inch. Use Scor-Tape to secure.

Do as many as you like.

Do as many as you like.

Tie a pretty ribbon around and knot firmly. Trim ends.

Tie a pretty ribbon around and knot firmly. Trim ends.

Punch a leaf shape from darker green card stock, curve a bit, then adhere just below knot.

Punch a leaf shape from darker green card stock, curve a bit, then adhere just below knot.

Slide the wire stem of a craft flower under the knot. Use hot glue to secure flower to ring, then curl the wire stem. I used a quilling tool.

Slide the wire stem of a craft flower under the knot. Use hot glue to secure flower to ring, then curl the wire stem. I used a quilling tool.

So simple!

So simple!

Try different trim and flower combinations.

Try different trim and flower combinations.

Package them in a pretty box with a set of napkins for a thoughtful hostess gift.

Package them in a pretty box with a set of napkins for a thoughtful hostess gift.

Or, like me, use them on your table for a festive Easter brunch.

  • Graphic 45 Sweet Sentiments 8x8 papers
  • Core-dinations card stock
  • Border punch
  • Leaf punch
  • Flowers
  • Ribbons & lace
  • Glue stick and hot glue
  • Sanding block
  • Scor-Tape