No Thanksgiving dinner table is complete without festive napkin rings! I have five simple but lovely ideas for DIY Thanksgiving napkin rings that you can make in minutes to add that final decorative touch you crave to your holiday dinner table.
There are many ways you can decorate your Thanksgiving table. From centerpieces to table runners, place cards, and more, there are so many different ways you can add a special holiday touch.
One of my favorite final details to my own Thanksgiving table is to make DIY napkin rings. Napkin rings are easy projects that come together quickly, are much cheaper than purchasing, and add that personalized touch every hostess desires.
Do you want to make your own DIY Thanksgiving napkin rings? If so, this post is for you!
I used ribbon to create 5 different fun Thanksgiving napkin rings. As a bonus, I am including a tutorial on how to make each of the five designs down below!
Note: In addition to making your own Thanksgiving napkin rings, complete your holiday decor with our Thanksgiving Mason Jars, DIY Thanksgiving Decorations, and Thanksgiving Tray Decorations.
Supplies Needed For Turkey Thanksgiving Napkin Rings
First up is the turkey napkin ring. Okay, so it just mimics the turkey feathers, but it will look so cute and colorful on your Thanksgiving table!
Note: I’ve included lists of everything you’ll need for each project and even added links for some items to make finding them easier. Some links are affiliate links, which means that you do not pay any extra but a portion of any purchase will go to this site.
Here’s what you need:
- Orange faux suede
- Yellow faux suede
- Red faux suede
- Yellow twisted burlap cord
- Toilet paper or paper towel roll
- Hot glue and a glue gun
How To Make Your Own Napkin Rings For Thanksgiving
I am going to run through how to create each Thanksgiving napkin ring idea from the top to the bottom in the image above. You can skip to the one you like best or take a look at all five DIY Thanksgiving napkin rings before you decide.
How To Make The Turkey Feather Design
The process is quick and simple. Just follow these steps!
- Cut off a small 1 to 2-inch piece from your cardboard tube. Cover it in the yellow cord as shown in the image below. You will need to secure the ends with hot glue.
- Then, cut the yellow, orange, and red suede to about 3-inch lengths. Fold in half as shown in the image below. I used four pieces of each color to get a fuller turkey fan.
- Use hot glue to secure the ends of that entire bundle of ribbon to the covered ring. Hold in place for a few seconds then release. The ribbon will fan out to look like turkey feathers.
One napkin ring down! That was easy, right? Now you just have to create as many additional ones as you need for the other guests at your holiday table.
Supplies
- Orange faux suede ribbon
- Yellow faux suede ribbon
- Red faux suede ribbon
- Yellow twisted burlap cord
- Toilet paper or paper towel roll
- Hot glue and a glue gun
Instructions
- Cut off a 1 to 2-inch wide ring from the cardboard tube. Cover it in the yellow cord. Secure the ends in place with hot glue.
- Next, cut the yellow, orange, and red suede ribbons into 3" lengths. Fold in half. I used 4 lengths of each color.
- Secure the ends of the ribbons to the covered ring with hot glue. Hold in place while it dries, then release. The ribbon will fan out to look like turkey feathers.
Braided Ribbon Thanksgiving Napkin Rings
Our next idea is a braided ribbon napkin ring. If you can braid hair, making your own DIY Thanksgiving napkin rings will be a snap.
Supplies Needed
- Orange faux suede
- Yellow faux suede
- Red faux suede
- Plain napkin ring
- Clothespins
- Hot glue and a glue gun
How To Make The Braided Ribbon Design
Here’s what you need to do.
- I used clothespins to hold the ribbon as I worked.
- Braid just as you would if you were braiding your ponytail.
- Use hot glue to secure the braided ribbon around a wood napkin ring and trim the ends once everything is secure.
These Thanksgiving napkin rings make a simple yet elegant touch to your Thanksgiving table!
Pick and choose the colors of ribbon that will match any plans you have for your holiday table. This idea will transition well to other holidays as well.
Supplies
- Orange faux suede ribbon
- Yellow faux suede ribbon
- Red faux suede ribbon
- Plain napkin ring
- Clothespins
- Hot glue and a glue gun
Instructions
- Using clothespins to hold the ribbon as you work, braid just as you would if you were braiding a ponytail.
- Then secure the braided ribbon around a wood napkin ring with hot glue and trim the ends once the glue dries.
Knotted Ribbon Thanksgiving Napkin Rings
Next is a napkin ring idea that can be completed with the ribbon of your choice. If you can tie a knot, you can make this napkin ring for your Thanksgiving table.
Supplies Needed
- Butterscotch striped ribbon or any other ribbon you love
- Toilet paper or paper towel roll
- Hot glue and a glue gun
How To Make The Knotted Ribbon Design
The process is easy peasy:
- Bring a large piece around from the back of the toilet paper roll.
- Twist it around itself in the front.
- Then bring the loose ends around to the back.
- Secure the ends with a bit of hot glue in the back.
How easy is that? Your guests will never know that it only took you a few seconds to create these beautiful napkin rings.
Pro Tip: Make sure that your toilet paper roll length is 1/2 an inch less than your ribbon width so it doesn’t show.
Supplies
- Butterscotch striped ribbon or any other ribbon you love
- Toilet paper or paper towel roll
- Hot glue and a glue gun
Instructions
- Bring a large piece around from the back of the toilet paper roll.
- Twist it around itself in the front.
- Bring the loose ends around to the back.
- Use hot glue to secure the ends in the back.
Felt Leaf Thanksgiving Napkin Rings
My last two ideas are if you really want to add leaves and autumn colors to your holiday table. First up is a felt leaf napkin ring that is gorgeous and easy.
Supplies Needed
- Gold faux burlap
- Red suede leaves
- Toilet paper or paper towel roll
- Hot glue and a glue gun
How To Make The Felt Leaves Design
Note that if you choose different ribbons, the width of the base ribbon should be slightly larger than the width of the leaves.
- Trim your toilet paper roll to about one inch long.
- Cover the outside with the burlap ribbon and hot glue into place.
- Add the felt leaves on top of the burlap and again use hot glue to secure.
This gorgeous napkin ring will really bring out those fall colors on your table.
Supplies
- Gold faux burlap ribbon
- Red suede leaves
- Cardboard tube
- Hot glue and a glue gun
Instructions
- Trim the cardboard tube to about 1" wide. Wrap the burlap ribbon around the outside and hot glue into place.
- Add the felt leaves on top of the burlap and again use hot glue to secure.
Gold Leaves Thanksgiving Napkin Rings
I was so in love with the gold burlap when I got it, I decided to use it twice! I mean why not have options when it comes to your DIY Thanksgiving napkin rings?
Supplies needed:
- Gold faux burlap
- Fall print ribbon on canvas
- Toilet paper or paper towel roll
- Hot glue and a glue gun
How To Make The Gold Leaves Version
- Basically, repeat the same steps as for the felt leaves napkin ring.
- Hot glue both ribbons stacked to a piece of the toilet paper roll.
This super simple monochromatic design will work on almost any Thanksgiving table.
Supplies
- Gold faux burlap ribbon
- Fall print ribbon on canvas
- Cardboard tube
- Hot glue and glue gun
Instructions
- Trim your toilet paper roll to about 1" long. Cover the outside with the burlap ribbon and hot glue into place.
- Hot glue both ribbons stacked to a piece of the toilet paper roll.
FAQs
Here are a couple of questions I often see from readers about this project. If you have a question but don’t see it down below, please leave it in the comments so I can answer it for you.
Can I use a different kind of glue?
I prefer to use hot glue for projects like this one because it isn’t as messy as other types of glue and it dries quickly. You CAN use craft glue or even tacky glue for this project. But, be forewarned- the dry time will take longer, and the results may not be as good.
Can I use a ring other than a paper towel or toilet paper roll?
If you don’t have any toilet paper or paper towel tubes, you could use a plain napkin ring for any of these ideas. Another alternative would be to take card stock and make a ring similar to a toilet paper tube ring.
If you’re looking for DIY Thanksgiving napkin rings, try one of our versions, or let our ideas jump-start your creativity as you come up with your own unique creation. You will love how these look on your table this holiday season.
Be sure to add these thankful printable cards to your table as well. After all, that is what the season is all about!
More Fall And Thanksgiving Inspiration
Love these ribbon napkin rings and want more ideas? Try the links below as well!
I love ALL of these ideas but those red suede leaves are AWESOME!! Thanks for the giveaway!!
I like the first one with the loops best. It could work for lots of situations.
I really like the green napkin with the leaf printed ribbon.
I like the first one with the loops! Super cute!
Good Morning~ Boy it is hard to pick just one napkin ring. They are all cute. I would the red leaves is pretty showy but, I will have to pick all of them. Thank you for sharing this giveaway and the tutorials. Hugs
they are all pretty but the orange or the dark green would be my favorite.
I like the simpleness of them. they really show off the pattern in the ribbon.
thanks for the ideas for making the napkin rings.
The Turkey Fan reminds me of fall the most. I love the multiple colors.
Hard to pick but the leaves are my favorite!