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!
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
These are fabulous Randi! Pinning! : )
LOVE these Randi! Perfect for your Thanksgiving table!
I absolutely LOVE them Randi!! They are just so beautiful in their simplicity and perfect for Thanksgiving!
Vanessa
Rustic, yet elegant. I love them! Beautifully done, Randi!
Wishing you and yours a very happy Thanksgiving!
Jenn
Super duper LOVE these!
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…
An amazing idea! Beautiful for all season long, thank so much for sharing!
Randi, did you have to spray with a sealer or insecticide?? Was sap a problem?
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.
What did you use to drill out the hole?
I just used a large circular drill bit.
Great idea! I have a lots of wood around.