DIY Pumpkin Napkin Rings (with Video!)

Looking for the perfect homemade touch to elevate your fall table? Look no further than these DIY pumpkin napkin rings!

I don’t know about you all, but my dining table gets a lot of use during the fall season! It is always busy between birthdays, Halloween, football watch parties, dinner parties, and (of course) Thanksgiving.

Thankfully, that allows me to get creative and develop fun ways to dress up my space. My new favorite creation is these adorable pumpkin napkin rings!

Pumpkin Napkin Rings Video Tutorial

The short video below demonstrates how to make these pumpkin napkin rings. They’re so simple and so gorgeous!

Can’t watch the video or didn’t catch all of the steps? I have all of the directions below.

How To Make Pumpkin Napkin Rings

Not only is this DIY cute, but it’s useful, too! This quick and easy project is perfect for your Thanksgiving table.

You can choose any colors that will work with your tablescape plans. I used a metallic yarn with gold gilding on my pumpkin because I like a touch of gold.

You can even involve the kids in the yarn wrapping on these. I love a Thanksgiving project that involves the family!

Supplies Needed To Make Pumpkin Napkin Rings

• Paper towel or toilet paper rolls (start saving these now!)
• Yarn (I used metallic yarn)
• Miniature pumpkins
• Gold Liquid Gilding
• Wood skewer
• Paintbrush
• Hot glue and glue gun
• Scissors

Step 1: Remove Stem From Pumpkin

First, remove the stem from the pumpkin. You should be able to pull it off with a tug.

Step 2: Insert Wood Skewer

Then, insert the wood skewer into the crevice where the stem was previously. This is how you can paint the entire pumpkin without getting a mess all over your hands!

Step 3: Paint Pumpkin

To apply the liquid gilding, hold the skewer in one hand and use the paintbrush to apply it with the other. Set the skewer in a vase or over a shallow bowl so the pumpkin isn’t touching anything.

Allow the pumpkin to dry completely.

Step 4: Cut Cardboard Tube

In the meantime, get your paper towel or toilet paper roll and cut it into even rounds with scissors. This will be the actual “ring” of the napkin ring.

Step 5: Wrap Cardboard With Yarn

You don’t want to leave the cardboard as is, so let’s glam it up. To do so, add the yarn. Secure the end of the yarn with hot glue and wrap it around the roll to cover. This is a great time to recruit kiddos to help you or to binge a favorite TV series.

When wrapping is complete, secure the other end with hot glue.

Step 6: Add Pumpkin To Cardboard

Add the stem back to the pumpkin with a little glue. Just make sure it’s dry! Next, secure the pumpkin with hot glue to the front of the pumpkin napkin ring.

Add your napkin and enjoy!

You can also use those cardboard tubes to make these other great Thanksgiving napkin rings for the kids’ table! Love these!

Or try one of these great Thanksgiving napkin ring ideas! With one of these ideas, you are sure to find the napkin rings that are perfect for your home. Whether you try our pumpkin napkin rings above or one of these fun choices, have fun crafting!

Tips and Tricks for Pumpkin Napkin Rings

Now that you’ve seen these fun pumpkin napkin rings, are you ready to make your own? Here are a few tips and tricks to ensure your project goes smoothly!

• Adjust the Size Of The Napkin Rings—I made my napkin rings skinnier, but you could make yours wider to fit a bigger pumpkin or embellishment!
• Use Your Scraps—You don’t need a ton of supplies to make these napkin rings! So dig into your craft stash and find that scrap of yarn you have been saving. It will be perfect for this project.
• Use Other Items Besides Pumpkins – If a pumpkin isn’t what you want, there are many other ways to jazz up a fall napkin ring! Here are just a few ideas to get you started:
  • gemstones in your tablescape colors
  • a single feather
  • faux leaf
  • florals
  • wooden bead

5 Pumpkin-Themed Crafts

Did you love these pumpkin napkin rings and want more pumpkin-themed crafts? Then check out the projects below!

• Make an Easy DIY Pumpkin Door Hanger (with Video)
• Pumpkin Hoops
• DIY Wooden Pallet Pumpkins in Minutes (No Tools Needed)!
• Pumpkin Flower Arrangements
• Gorgeous & Simple DIY Burlap Pumpkin Wreath