Let your holiday creativity flow by trying out DIY ideas that not only make your home look welcoming and unique but quite inviting, too! One way is to bring the beauty of a traditional Christmas flower like the poinsettia to each place setting, transforming paper napkins into festive table accents that's perfect for a holiday gathering or family Christmas dinner.
But what if your "paper napkin" is too small to be a really useful napkin. One where you can't truly place on your lap to catch crumbs, or use it to gently blot your mouth and fingers during meals, or for quick cleanups? If so, you decide to turn your decorative paper napkin into a craft or home decor project! The paper napkin I have (that's shown below) is only 5"x 5" wide - too small to wipe your mouth, right!
But imagine it as a gorgeous napkin ring! How cool would that be! But before I get started on showing you how to make one, WELCOME to this month's Creative Craft Hop! Our last one for 2026! The hop is co-hosted by two very talented ladies, Sara @Birdz of a Feather and Donna @Modern on Monticello who take turns every other month! The lovely and creative, Sara is our host for November! I'm so glad you're here checking out our creative projects! If you are joining me from Cecilia's adorable Crochet Water Bottle Cozy, Welcome!
At the very end of my tutorial, I'll be directing you to the next amazing creative crafter! And don't forget to check out the entire list of all the incredible creative crafters who joined us this month! Be sure to check out each and everyone of them - and plan to be impressed, too!
So let's get started making an adorable Decoupage Poinsettia Paper Napkin Ring
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How To:
Start with a small paper napkin like this one:
As I mentioned before, it's only five inches by five inches. But if you have regular size poinsettia paper napkins, just cut out the flower to decoupage and make the napkin rings. Here, my napkin is open to reveal four small poinsettias - the perfect size for napkin rings:
Begin by carefully removing the unprinted, white backing layers from the poinsettia design. You only want to use the top printed layer. Do this by lightly dipping your forefinger in Mod Podge and tapping your thumb and forefingers together to get them sticky. .jpg)
Then tap the edge of the napkin with your fingers until the layers easily separate, 
and carefully remove the white backing layers.
Once the white layers are removed, lay down a sheet of parchment paper and place the napkin design layer on top. Carefully apply Mod Podge to the design using a paint brush. Be gentle so you won't tear the napkin!
The decoupage seals and protects the napkin.
Once finished with applying the decoupage, place a sheet of parchment paper on top and use a craft iron to help remove the wrinkles and let dry.
Next, I painted Mod Podge on the back of the poinsettia designs and placed them down on a red foam sheet. Then, I laid parchment paper on top to smooth out any more wrinkles and let dry.
It's really coming together!
Once dry, it's time to cut some of the petal designs toward the center to add dimension.
Once the petal designs were cut, lay the foam side petals directly against a hot flat griddle (placed at the lowest setting) or an iron just for a few seconds. The petals will pop away from the hot surface on its own.
Then place the warm foam sheet face down onto a piece of foam cushion and press the embossing tool into the center to give the flower a round, deep cup shape plus additional petal dimension.
After a few seconds, the foam cools down and the shape is locked in. For the center, add Gorilla super glue (quick drying) to the middle and arrange six small beads in the middle. Firmly press in place and let dry overnight.
Once the napkin flowers are dry, add glue to the center back and also on the middle of the napkin ring and attach the two together. Let dry.
I'm loving how these poinsettia paper napkin rings came together!
How cool does the decoupage poinsettia paper napkin ring look in a
table setting!
I hope you had a great time checking out how I made my Poinsettia Napkin Rings! Up next, is the very creative artisan, Carol, sharing her gorgeous Chinoiserie Decoupage Christmas Trees! You will surely be amazed!
Please enjoy visiting all of the talented and creative crafty bloggers who joined this months' Creative Craft Hop listed below:
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Gail, what a great way to dress up the holiday tablescape! These are just fabulous! Pinned!
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