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November 11, 2015 by Bre

DIY Cork Napkin Ring Place Cards

Hello there!  Happy Monthly DIY Challenge day!  For those of you who are new here, the Monthly DIY Challenge is when a group of awesome bloggers and I get together and create projects that center on a common product or theme.  This month we’re all using cork to create unique projects that you can do, too!  Each project is linked at the bottom of this post!  But first, here’s a sneak peek!  9 bloggers share their awesome ideas for using cork.  Check out the tutorials and make some cork projects of your own!

Since entertaining season is right around the corner, I used cork to make cork napkin ring place cards.  They’re a quick project that add a unique touch to any table!  DIY cork napkin ring place cards pull double duty by keeping napkins in place and telling guests where to sit! Learn how to make them with this quick and easy tutorial.
Supplies Needed

You only need a few supplies to make cork napkin ring place cards, and of course, you can customize them with any color paint you like!  Some of these links are affiliate links – to read my full disclosure policy, please click here!

  • Wooden rings
  • Cork scrapbook paper
  • Hot glue gun & glue (high temperature)
  • Spray paint or acrylic paint in any color
  • Optional: Paint brush (if you used acrylic paint)
  • Scissors

DIY cork napkin ring place cards pull double duty by keeping napkins in place and telling guests where to sit! Learn how to make them with this quick and easy tutorial.
Directions

Start out by painting the wooden rings.  I used spray paint to make this project as quick as possible.  Painting the inside and outside of the rings was easier that way.  Acrylic paint that’s brushed on would definitely work, too!

Once the rings have dried, cut the cork scrapbook paper into thin strips that are narrower than the width of the rings.  This way part of the painted ring will remain visible.  DIY cork napkin ring place cards pull double duty by keeping napkins in place and telling guests where to sit! Learn how to make them with this quick and easy tutorial.
Next, apply a layer of hot glue to the bottom of one of the strips.  I applied it in a wavy pattern so that the cork would stick to as many parts of the wooden ring as possible.  DIY cork napkin ring place cards pull double duty by keeping napkins in place and telling guests where to sit! Learn how to make them with this quick and easy tutorial.Quickly wrap the cork strip around the ring.  Depending on the size of the ring you’re using, there may be excess cork.  Simply bend the excess cork away from the ring and snip it off with scissors.  Add a little extra hot glue to the end of the strip and press it into place.  (Sorry I don’t have a photo of this step.  My hands were covered in hot glue and I couldn’t do this and take a picture!)

And that is IT.  SO EASY!  DIY cork napkin ring place cards pull double duty by keeping napkins in place and telling guests where to sit! Learn how to make them with this quick and easy tutorial.

DIY cork napkin ring place cards pull double duty by keeping napkins in place and telling guests where to sit! Learn how to make them with this quick and easy tutorial.
Just a tip for when you put the place cards onto the napkin rings . . . since the cork is really thin, press the pin or thumbtack in at an angle.  You obviously don’t want to poke into the wood, so going in at an angle will avoid that!
DIY cork napkin ring place cards pull double duty by keeping napkins in place and telling guests where to sit! Learn how to make them with this quick and easy tutorial.
I think the best thing about these cork napkin ring place cards is that they eliminate having one more thing on the table.  More space for food (or drinks)!
DIY cork napkin ring place cards pull double duty by keeping napkins in place and telling guests where to sit! Learn how to make them with this quick and easy tutorial.

DIY cork napkin ring place cards pull double duty by keeping napkins in place and telling guests where to sit! Learn how to make them with this quick and easy tutorial.
Now that you’ve seen how I used cork for the Monthly DIY Challenge, please pay a visit to my friends’ posts to see their creative cork projects!

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Fabric Covered Bulletin Board
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DIY Round Cork Board Holder
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Chalkboard Bulletin Board
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DIY Herringbone Cork Board
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DIY Cork Napkin Ring Place Cards
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Cork Embellished Thanksgiving Placeholders
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Cork Wrapped Succulent Planter
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Wine Cork Bar Sign
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Comments

  1. Breanna says

    November 11, 2015 at 6:57 pm

    Genius! Love the versatility of being able to pin whatever you want to them! Love your smiley face too 😉

    Reply
    • Bre says

      November 16, 2015 at 7:33 pm

      Thanks, friend!

  2. Amy | Canary Street Crafts says

    November 11, 2015 at 7:28 pm

    These are really cute, Bre! Love that you can personalize the napkin rings and they’re neutral so they’ll work for any holiday or occasion.

    Reply
    • Bre says

      November 16, 2015 at 7:34 pm

      Thank you, Amy!

  3. Katie @ Little House of Four says

    November 11, 2015 at 7:50 pm

    I LOVE how versatile these cute little napkin rings are! So creative and perfect for any occasion.

    Reply
    • Bre says

      November 16, 2015 at 7:34 pm

      Thanks, Katie!

  4. Erin says

    November 12, 2015 at 4:04 pm

    Cuteness! I have some old school napkin rings and this would be an easy update for them! Hot glue is the best 🙂

    Reply
    • Bre says

      November 16, 2015 at 7:42 pm

      Good stuff – go for it! 🙂

  5. Tara @ Anything & Everything says

    November 12, 2015 at 4:17 pm

    So creative and cute, Bre! Seriously perfect for any occasion with the versatility of easily being able to pin whatever you want to them.

    Reply
    • Bre says

      November 16, 2015 at 7:42 pm

      Thanks, girl!

  6. Erica @ Dwell Beautiful says

    November 12, 2015 at 6:28 pm

    So cute!! I love how natural and elegant these are. Such a brilliant idea 🙂

    Reply
    • Bre says

      November 16, 2015 at 7:43 pm

      Thanks, Erica! 🙂

  7. Nicole B. says

    November 13, 2015 at 8:27 am

    This is perfect for the holiday season right around the corner!! Such a great idea!!!

    Reply
    • Bre says

      November 16, 2015 at 7:43 pm

      Thanks, Nicole! 🙂

  8. Amanda @ Dwelling in Happiness says

    November 13, 2015 at 3:39 pm

    These are adorable!! Such a clever idea to use them as napkin rings AND place cards! 🙂

    Reply
    • Bre says

      November 16, 2015 at 7:47 pm

      Thanks, friend!!

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