How to Make a DIY Bow Napkin Ring
- Read time: 2 minutes
- Written by: Crafters Companion
If you want to add a handmade, elegant touch to your table setting, this DIY Bow Napkin Ring is the perfect papercraft project. Quick, affordable, and stylish, these bow napkin rings are ideal for Christmas dinners, weddings, birthdays, or any special occasion where you want to impress your guests.
With just some pretty card or patterned paper, you can create custom napkin holders that tie your whole table décor together.
What You’ll Need:
-
Coloured card or patterned paper
-
Adhesive (glue or double-sided tape)
-
Ruler & pencil
-
Empty toilet roll tube (to shape the ring)
-
Scissors
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Cut and Assemble Your Bow
Start by die-cutting out the elements needed to create a bow using coloured card or patterned paper. Assemble the bow and set it aside.
Step 2: Make the Ring
Cut a strip of matching paper 1” x 6”. Wrap this strip around an empty toilet roll tube to form a neat ring shape. Secure the ends with adhesive and let it dry.
Step 3: Add the Bow
Slide the strip off the tube. Attach the bow you created earlier to the front of the ring with glue.
Step 4: Style Your Table
Once dry, slide the Bow Napkin Holder onto a folded napkin. Place it on your dinner table and admire!
Creative Ideas for Bow Napkin Holders
-
🎄 Festive Dining: Use gold or glitter card with red bows for a Christmas table.
-
💐 Spring Celebrations: Try floral patterned paper with pastel bows.
-
💍 Weddings & Anniversaries: Elegant ivory or pearl papers with satin ribbon bow.
-
🎂 Birthday Parties: Bright, playful colours to match your theme.
Why You’ll Love This Craft
These Bow Napkin Rings are quick to make, reusable, and completely customisable. They’re a fantastic way to coordinate your table décor with the season or celebration, and they make even the simplest table setting feel special.
Plus, they’re a wonderful project for beginner crafters and a great way to use up smaller scraps of paper from your stash.
✨ Give your dining table the finishing touch it deserves with these easy-to-make DIY Bow Napkin Rings.
