picturePoinsettia Napkin Rings

These napkin rings can be adapted for either paper, cloth, or fingertip towels.

This project is rated EASY to do.

What You Need

  • Red felt
  • Green felt
  • Tulip gold glitter paint
  • Scissors
  • Ruler
How To Make It

Adjust the length of rectangle according to the type of napkins you use:

  1. Cut a rectangle of red felt 1 3/4 x 7" long. 
  2. Cut the ends of the rectangle as shown in the picture.
  3. Apply gold glitter paint along the side of each of the circular ends. Let dry. 
  4. Cut two rectangles out of red felt 2 3/4 x 3" to make the blooms of the flower.
  5. Cut the two rectangles curving the edges of the flower as shown in the picture.
  6. Apply gold glitter paint along the sides as shown in the picture. Let dry. 
  7. Cut one rectangle out of green felt 3 1/2 x 3 1/4" to make the leaves of the flower.
  8. Cut the rectangle curving the edges of the leaves as shown in the picture.
  9. Apply gold glitter paint along the sides as shown in the picture. Let dry.
  10. Turn the long rectangular felt over and apply gold glitter paint along the side of each of the circular ends. (Optional) Let dry.
  11. Place one red bloom on top of the leaves, so that you can see a leaf in-between each part of the bloom.
  12. Place another red bloom on top of the first red bloom. Rotate so that you see the first red bloom parts between the one on the top. (see photo)
 
tube

blooms of the flower

leaves
 


 13. Measure the width of the long rectangular felt (napkin ring) at the "neck" (immediately after the round area) of the napkin ring.14. Pick up all 3 pieces and fold in half.

15. With your scissors, cut a slit through all the layers that would measure 1/2 the width of the "neck" of the napkin ring.

16. Open up the 3 pieces.

17. Insert one end of the napkin ring through all 3 pieces (beginning with the leaves).

18. Insert the other end of the napkin ring through all 3 pieces.

19. Insert your napkin into the napkin ring.

20. Place on your table and enjoy using your napkin rings!
 
Tips
 
This would make a nice gift to give someone on your Christmas list!

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