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creative projects Thanksgiving · Written by Randi Dukes

Wood Slice Napkin Rings

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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?

wood slice log napkin ring

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}.

wood slices

Drill a hole in the center of the wood slice, about an inch in diameter.

drilled wood slice

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.

log napkin ring

And be careful no little wild critters are living under the bark.  That’s a surprise no one wants at the Thanksgiving table.

napkin ring made from branch

These rustic wood slice napkin rings are such a fun touch … I can’t wait to set my Thanksgiving table!

wood slice napkin ring

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About Randi Dukes

I’m Randi, a Dallas-based mom of five kids, ranging from third grade to college and including a set of twins. I love strong coffee, craft and DIY projects, my planner, and my big ol’ family. When I’m not creating something for my blog, I can be found in the car, running kids from one place to another. I’m the one knitting at the red light. Connect with me on google+ | twitter | facebook

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  1. Joy @ Yesterfood says

    November 24, 2013 at 8:38 am

    Randi, 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

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  2. Ashley says

    November 24, 2013 at 8:47 am

    These are fabulous Randi! Pinning! : )

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  3. Bonnie @ Uncommon Designs says

    November 26, 2013 at 5:07 pm

    LOVE these Randi! Perfect for your Thanksgiving table!

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  4. Vanessa says

    November 26, 2013 at 5:55 pm

    I absolutely LOVE them Randi!! They are just so beautiful in their simplicity and perfect for Thanksgiving!
    Vanessa

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  5. Jenn/Rook No. 17 says

    November 27, 2013 at 1:41 pm

    Rustic, yet elegant. I love them! Beautifully done, Randi!

    Wishing you and yours a very happy Thanksgiving!

    Jenn

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  6. malia says

    December 1, 2013 at 11:53 pm

    Super duper LOVE these!

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  7. Meredith @ unOriginalMom says

    October 6, 2014 at 8:25 am

    Randi, 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…

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  8. ananasa says

    October 14, 2014 at 7:19 am

    An amazing idea! Beautiful for all season long, thank so much for sharing!

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  9. Julie Quarles says

    April 29, 2015 at 11:32 pm

    Randi, did you have to spray with a sealer or insecticide?? Was sap a problem?

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    • Randi Dukes says

      April 30, 2015 at 6:00 am

      I 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.

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  10. Cheryl says

    September 24, 2018 at 10:36 pm

    What did you use to drill out the hole?

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    • Randi Dukes says

      September 25, 2018 at 6:51 am

      I just used a large circular drill bit.

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  11. Maria says

    November 11, 2020 at 4:41 pm

    Great idea! I have a lots of wood around.

    Reply

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