Napkin Rings and a Decorated Vase from Corrugated Cardboard

A creative DIY craft project using corrugated cardboard to make elegant napkin rings and a decorated vase. Perfect for adding a rustic, handmade touch to your table setting with natural elements like raffia and flowers.

6 servings

35 min

Published October 4, 2025

Ingredients

•1 pair Scissors
•1 roll corrugated cardboard
•1 roll empty cardboard roll
•1 roll Double-sided tape
•18 strands Raffia
•12 pieces small dried or fresh flowers
•1 piece glass cylinder vase

Cooking Instructions

1.
Cut a strip of corrugated cardboard measuring 2 inches across the ridges and 10 inches down. This will create a natural roll. If available, use an empty paper towel roll as a form for making the rings. Roll the length of corrugated cardboard to form a ring, securing it inconspicuously in a couple of places with tape. Wrap 2 or 3 strands of raffia around the middle of the napkin ring several times, and then double knot it. Cut the ends so they are 1 inch long. If using dried flowers, cut the stems so they are 11/2 inches long and slide them through the raffia to secure them. If using fresh flowers, wait until 1 hour before guests arrive to trim the stems and attach them to the napkin rings.
15 min
2.
Cut 1 piece of corrugated cardboard measuring 3 inches across the ridges and 15 inches down the ridges. This will create a natural roll. Roll the length of corrugated cardboard around the center of the vase. Secure it inconspicuously with tape. Wrap 2 or 3 strands of raffia several times around the middle and then double knot it. Cut the ends so they are 1 inch long or tie a bow and trim the ends. Slip 2 dried flowers, with the stems cut 1 1/2-inch-long, through the raffia to secure them. Arrange flowers in the vase.
20 min

Cooking Instructions

Cut a strip of corrugated cardboard measuring 2 inches across the ridges and 10 inches down. This will create a natural roll. If available, use an empty paper towel roll as a form for making the rings. Roll the length of corrugated cardboard to form a ring, securing it inconspicuously in a couple of places with tape. Wrap 2 or 3 strands of raffia around the middle of the napkin ring several times, and then double knot it. Cut the ends so they are 1 inch long. If using dried flowers, cut the stems so they are 11/2 inches long and slide them through the raffia to secure them. If using fresh flowers, wait until 1 hour before guests arrive to trim the stems and attach them to the napkin rings.

15 min

Cut 1 piece of corrugated cardboard measuring 3 inches across the ridges and 15 inches down the ridges. This will create a natural roll. Roll the length of corrugated cardboard around the center of the vase. Secure it inconspicuously with tape. Wrap 2 or 3 strands of raffia several times around the middle and then double knot it. Cut the ends so they are 1 inch long or tie a bow and trim the ends. Slip 2 dried flowers, with the stems cut 1 1/2-inch-long, through the raffia to secure them. Arrange flowers in the vase.

20 min