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    Home ยป DIY ยป DIY Acorn Napkin Rings

    DIY Acorn Napkin Rings

    Published Nov 13, 2014 ยท Updated Jan 28, 2020 by Ginnie ยท 6 Comments

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    These pretty DIY Acorn Napkin Rings are a fun fall craft and a great way to dress up a seasonal or holiday table!

    DIY Acorn Napkin Rings ... the perfect addition to a fall or Thanksgiving tablescape or dinner party! Looking for Thanksgiving napkin ring ideas? Learn how to make these cute diy napkin rings. These homemade napkin rings are a simple and easy way to dress up an autumn place setting. | Hello Little Home

    This post contains affiliate links for the items I used to make these napkin rings.

    My husband Joel and I spent an afternoon walking through Central Park earlier this week. It was a beautiful day with the fall colors finally showing.

    Autumn seems to arrive very late here, and let me tell you, I have been waiting quite impatiently!

    There were so many pretty leaves that I couldn't help but start collecting. Then we found a tree surrounded by fallen acorns, and my pockets (as well as Joel's ... he got dragged into this, too) started to resemble a squirrel with its cheeks full.

    Looking somewhat like a crazy lady, I brought everything home. The leaves are pressing, and I used a few of the acorns to make these DIY Acorn Napkin Rings.

    If you're looking for a fun way to use up your own collection of acorns, then this is the perfect acorn craft to try!

    DIY Gilded Acorn Napkin Rings ... this easy fall craft is a fun way to dress up a seasonal or holiday table! | Hello Little Home

    DIY Acorn Napkin Rings

    If you're looking for Thanksgiving napkin ring ideas, this is it! They'd make the perfect addition to a Fall Inspired Tablescape, too.

    I'm so happy with how these Acorn Napkin Holders turned out! I mean, how pretty are those gold acorns?

    They are also inexpensive and easy to make. You just need a few tools and a little gold craft paint. I used supplies I already owned, and obviously, the acorns were free.

    All told, I spent a grand total of zero dollars on these cute DIY Napkin Rings. Talk about a budget project!

    DIY Gilded Acorn Napkin Rings ... this easy fall craft is a fun way to dress up a seasonal or holiday table! | Hello Little Home

     

    Napkin Ring Supples

    Want to make your own DIY Gilded Acorn Napkin Rings? Here's what you'll need:

    • 2 acorns per napkin ring
    • awl
    • paint brush
    • gold paint (I used FolkArt Pure Gold)
    • 20-guage jewelry wire
    • jewelry tools (round nose pliers, flat nose pliers, and cutters)
    • super glue (not pictured)
    • ribbon
    • pressed leaves, optional

    DIY Gilded Acorn Napkin Rings: Supplies | Hello Little Home #fall #FallDecorating #Thanksgiving

    How to Make Acorn Napkin Rings

    Use the awl to make a hole in each acorn cap. Take your time, because the caps are fragile and will split if you go too fast.

    I recommend using a self-healing mat to protect your table.

    DIY Gilded Acorn Napkin Rings: Piercing Tops | Hello Little Home #fall #FallDecorating #Thanksgiving

    Use the paint brush to cover the acorns with gold paint. You may need a few coats.

    Let dry completely before proceeding.

    DIY Gilded Acorn Napkin Rings: Painting Tops | Hello Little Home #fall #FallDecorating #Thanksgiving

    Cut a 5-inch piece of wire. Make a loop in the center of the wire by wrapping the wire around the round nose pliers (top left below).

    Hold the wire at the base of the loop with the flat nose pliers. Bend the wire straight down (top right).

    Pull both ends of the wire through the acorn top (lower left).

    Snip the wire ends so they are about ยผ-inch long and then press them flush against the inside of the acorn (lower right).

    DIY Gilded Acorn Napkin Rings: Attaching Loop | Hello Little Home #fall #FallDecorating #Thanksgiving

    Attach the tops and bottoms of the acorns together using the super glue.

    Let dry.

    DIY Gilded Acorn Napkin Rings: Gluing Tops and Bottoms Together | Hello Little Home #fall #FallDecorating #Thanksgiving

    Cut a piece of ribbon about a foot long. Tie a single knot around a napkin, then slide an acorn onto each end of the ribbon.

    Make another knot in the ribbon to hold the acorns in place, then tie a bow.

    Trim the ends of the ribbon, and you are done! I slipped a leaf behind the bow for a little extra color.

    DIY Gilded Acorn Napkin Rings: Assembly | Hello Little Home #fall #FallDecorating #Thanksgiving

    You could use the leaf as a place holder. Just write your guests' names on the leaves using a gel pen.

    These DIY Gilded Acorn Napkin Rings would be perfect for Thanksgiving or any festive occasion.

    Get the kids involved and make a bunch!

    DIY Gilded Acorn Napkin Rings ... this easy fall craft is a fun way to dress up a seasonal or holiday table! | Hello Little Home

    Now I just need to figure out what to do with the rest of my acorns and leaves!

    DIY Acorn Napkin Rings ... the perfect addition to a fall or Thanksgiving tablescape or dinner party! Looking for Thanksgiving napkin ring ideas? Learn how to make these cute diy napkin rings. These homemade napkin rings are a simple and easy way to dress up an autumn place setting. | Hello Little Home

    Do you collect things on your walks, too? Tell me I'm not the only one!

    P.S. Make sure to check out all of my Thanksgiving recipes, crafts, and decor ideas here.

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    Ashley @ 3 Little Greenwoods
    7 years ago

    Oh! I love those golden acorns. They are so incredible for a Thanksgiving table!

    Thank you so much for sharing this creative project at Show Me Saturday! Hope to see you again this weekend. The party goes live at 7am EST on Saturday morning.
    ~ Ashley

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    Shelley
    7 years ago

    I love your acorn napkin rings! I usually love anything painted gold ๐Ÿ™‚ . And just so you know you're not alone, my girls still like to tease me about the time I suddenly swerved the car to the side of the road, parked, and scampered back up the road to grab the BIGGEST PINECONE I'd ever seen so I could glitter it up and love it forever. Happy foraging I say!

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    Grace @ The Big Reveal
    7 years ago

    Such a cute idea! I hope you will share it tonight at the Found & Foraged Linky Party! The party starts at 8PM CST! Hope to see you there

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    PJ
    7 years ago

    These acorns would be so adorable as Christmas ornaments. Love.

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    Heather Smith {Woods of Bell Trees}
    7 years ago

    Hehe, gotta pull our hubbies into it! ๐Ÿ˜€ Love these, the gold is really pretty!

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    Linda and Alex @ Veganosity
    7 years ago

    So pretty and festive! Yes, I sometimes collect things when I take a nature walk. You're not the only one. ๐Ÿ™‚

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