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

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. 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. 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

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