DIY Beaded Napkin Rings
November 18, 2015
Post by Christina of Christina Williams Blog
Some of my favorite holiday memories as a kid were the times my grandmother involved us with the preparations. She’d find some “very important” job for us to do… like making the napkin rings or centerpieces. I always felt so special knowing that Grandma liked our crafts enough to display them on her special holiday tables. I want my kids to feel the same.
Some of my favorite holiday memories as a kid were the times my grandmother involved us with the preparations. She’d find some “very important” job for us to do… like making the napkin rings or centerpieces. I always felt so special knowing that Grandma liked our crafts enough to display them on her special holiday tables. I want my kids to feel the same.
When I saw the Just Bead It Metallic Bead Kit I knew it was perfect for my DIY beaded napkin ring project. The Land of Nod sent over a bead set, and the kids got right to work. First, we identified the first initial of all of our dinner guests (I like to sneak in a little learning while we’re at it). This activity was especially great for my preschooler and kindergartner. The beads are the perfect size for their chubby little fingers. I put a binder clip on the end of the cord so the beads wouldn’t slip off; and let them get to work. They each picked out 5-6 beads to go with the alphabet bead. My kindergartner was especially great at figuring out how to put her beads into a pattern. More disguised learning! After they finish stringing the beads, just tie the ends in a square knot and trim the excess cord, then slip them around your favorite napkins.
Our project came together in about 15 minutes and the kids were interested and engaged the whole time. My daughter was also excited about picking out the perfect napkins to go with her new creations. I chose my centerpiece around the bead colors so the whole thing will look great together. I’ve got white pumpkins, succulents and copper accents. This is such a fun way to combine the kids’ table and the grownup table for smaller holiday gatherings. It’s also a great activity the kids can work on while the adults finish dinner prep on Thanksgiving Day.
Christina Williams is a blogger and graphic designer living in Salt Lake City, Utah. She’s a night owl and a bookworm, as well as a mother to three children ranging in age from two to eight. She shares her latest DIY and design projects along with her adventures in parenting on her self-named blog, Christina Williams.