Napkin Rings on the Cheap

I wanted to be able to put together a pretty table for dinner when my mom visits, so I saved a toilet paper roll and went to town.

So here's how to make toilet paper roll napkin rings (diet coke is optional).

Did you know that a roll of toilet paper is exactly 4 inches? I first tried to cut the roll using kitchen shears...this did not work very well. I then tried our new, fancy, expensive knives and it worked like a charm (don't tell my husband. I thought I was being resourceful...he would think otherwise.)

I cut four 1-inch rings.

I used plain old white ribbon from the dollar store to cover the rings. I put a dollop of hot glue on the inside and started wrapping.

At first, I glued the ribbon down periodically. I don't suggest this. It worked much better when I just wrapped them in one big swoop.

Now I had four white rings...but I wasn't impressed. I took some thick black ribbon and wrapped it around the outside of the rings.

Perfect!

Come back Sunday for a look at my completed table!

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While I was crafting, Kyle found another use for toilet paper rolls.

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