Last Minute: Thanksgiving Napkin Rings

This project has been running around in my head for a few days.  Starting out, I had actually considered a full fabric project, but realizing that many of us are way too busy during the holiday to drag out a sewing machine, or hand sew, especially last minute, figured it wasn't likely to happen.  So this project, combines the best of both fabric, paper, and a little nature thrown in.

Use what you have on hand and in 10 minutes tops, and you'll have a self styled napkin ring. Give yourself about 20 minutes for 4-6 of these from start to completely done.

I used Burlap

an Autumn/fall sticker

distress paint in Vintage photo, its a little thicker and works well with burlap

distress ink in green, red and brown tones

a brayer, acorns I found in the park of our apartment complex

and 2 stamps, one background and one leaf.

Also a pop dot, twill tape and glue.

Burlap, because of its weave will not show up those little details, so best to stick with a bold print stamp for your background. 

Start by using a brayer or just a brush to spread out your distress paint onto the non stick mat or other surface. I used distress paint because it is slightly thicker than regular acrylic or fabric paint. Or you can use a combination of acrylic/fabric paint with a little medium to thicken.

You can completely skip this stamping step if you like, and cut your burlap piece to around 5.5" x 2.5"

Use the brayer or a brush to add paint to the stamp directly, or stamp into the paint on the surface.  I ended up stamping into the surface paint, as you want to have a good covering on your stamp. 

Stamp onto burlap, one image for each napkin ring.



While that is drying, grab your cardstock, and ink up your stamp and stamp your cardstock, one image for each place setting.

To create a multi colored leaf, use several different colors.  I used fired brick, peeled paint, and vintage photo.  Just stamp your different inks onto the surface. The great thing about distress ink is that is won't become muddy and the different inks won't effect your other stamp pads.

After you've inked up, spritz the stamp surface once or twice with your mini mister, about 10 or so inches away from the stamp. And stamp onto your cardstock. 

Once your burlap is dry, (it won't take long), cut your burlap pieces to 5.5-6" x 2.5-3".

Then add a pop dot to your autumn/fall sticker for a little dimension, and adhere to your stamped leaf.  Adding a pop dot will also make your embellishment cluster easier to adhere.

Then tie a bow to your stamped and stickered image. Using glue or even a glue dot or two, attach the ends of the twill tape to your acorns.

Arrange your cluster on your burlap prior to attaching, just to see exactly where you would like it.

Almost done!

Once you have your embellishment arranged, grab your burlap piece, and adhere the short, printed side ends together. Again, just used my tiny attacher. This will create your napkin ring. Turn your burlap right side out and stick the embellishments to your burlap. I used my tiny attacher, stapling it under the pop dotted flower.

You're done!!