I’ve been tackling a few last-minute projects for my Thanksgiving tables and I have to share these rustic wood slice napkin rings with you! I love the mix of rustic with not-so-rustic … these napkin rings are the perfect contrast with my crochet-edged cloth napkins and transferware plates. They’re really simple to make and totally free since they’re made from a tree cutting. Nothing beats free, right?
To make a set, you’ll need a large tree branch. Mine was about 2.5 inches in diameter and freshly cut from a neighbor’s tree. An old branch is fine too as long as it isn’t too dried out {if it is, it’ll just crumble when you drill the center hole}.
Cut the branch into fairly equal slices {mine are about 3/4 of an inch wide}.
Drill a hole in the center of the wood slice, about an inch in diameter.
I left the bark intact on my branch but if your branch has really thick or loose bark you may want to peel some off.
And be careful no little wild critters are living under the bark. That’s a surprise no one wants at the Thanksgiving table.
These rustic wood slice napkin rings are such a fun touch … I can’t wait to set my Thanksgiving table!
For more Thanksgiving inspiration, be sure to check out DIY napkin rings to match your tablescape …
… and a metallic Thanksgiving tablescape!
Joy @ Yesterfood says
November 24, 2013 at 8:38 amRandi, these are delightful! I always set a bit of a rustic Thanksgiving table, and these would be perfect. The sweet crochet-edged napkins and gorgeous transferware complete the perfect table setting. 🙂
Love, Joy
Ashley says
November 24, 2013 at 8:47 amThese are fabulous Randi! Pinning! : )
Bonnie @ Uncommon Designs says
November 26, 2013 at 5:07 pmLOVE these Randi! Perfect for your Thanksgiving table!
Vanessa says
November 26, 2013 at 5:55 pmI absolutely LOVE them Randi!! They are just so beautiful in their simplicity and perfect for Thanksgiving!
Vanessa
Jenn/Rook No. 17 says
November 27, 2013 at 1:41 pmRustic, yet elegant. I love them! Beautifully done, Randi!
Wishing you and yours a very happy Thanksgiving!
Jenn
malia says
December 1, 2013 at 11:53 pmSuper duper LOVE these!
Meredith @ unOriginalMom says
October 6, 2014 at 8:25 amRandi, I just stumbled across these via Pinterest…they are SO neat!! I may have to go scavenge the woods for the perfect branch to use for these…
ananasa says
October 14, 2014 at 7:19 amAn amazing idea! Beautiful for all season long, thank so much for sharing!
Julie Quarles says
April 29, 2015 at 11:32 pmRandi, did you have to spray with a sealer or insecticide?? Was sap a problem?
Randi Dukes says
April 30, 2015 at 6:00 amI didn’t spray them with anything. I chose a branch that didn’t look as though it had been chewed by anything and looked fairly clean. I’ve been using them for a long time now and there’s never been any sap drainage or any other problems with them. They look the same as they did on day one.
Cheryl says
September 24, 2018 at 10:36 pmWhat did you use to drill out the hole?
Randi Dukes says
September 25, 2018 at 6:51 amI just used a large circular drill bit.