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    How to Make Terracotta Pot Napkin Rings

    By: Jane · Updated: 29 Jul, '16 · This post may contain affiliate links · 30 Comments

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    I don't know where I first saw these little terracotta pot napkin rings but when I did,  I thought they were so ME! So I bought a pack of these little mini (2 ½ inch) terracotta pots when I spotted them at Hobby Lobby a few months ago.

    How to make terracotta pot napkin rings | cottage at the crossroads
    How to make terracotta pot napkin rings | cottage at the crossroads
    How to make terracotta pot napkin rings | cottage at the crossroads

    A pack of 6 of them was only $2.99. To turn the pots into napkin rings, you have to drill a hole in the bottom of each pot. Leo used his drill and a ½ inch bit to gingerly drill out the holes, and then he used a sanding bit on the Dremel to smooth the edges of the holes.

    How to make terracotta pot napkin rings | cottage at the crossroads

    The Dremel make quick work of this, but you could use sandpaper to lightly sand them as well. After sanding all the holes, wash the pots with water to remove the dust.

    How to make terracotta pot napkin rings | cottage at the crossroads

    To give the napkin rings an aged appearance, I white-washed them with watered down acrylic craft paint (⅔ water to ⅓ paint.) If the paint goes on too thickly, just hold the pot under running water and scrub off some of the paint. Allow to dry.

    How to make terracotta pot napkin rings | cottage at the crossroads

    Because I wanted to use the rings with these brown and green napkins, I painted the top of the pots with some green acrylic paint.

    How to make terracotta pot napkin rings | cottage at the crossroads

    Oh my gosh! I think these are the most adorable napkin rings that I've seen in a while. I can't wait to use them in a table setting.

    How to make terracotta pot napkin rings | cottage at the crossroads

    They would be perfect for an outdoor garden party or a garden themed dinner.  And they would make a great gift for someone who loves to garden.

    How to make terracotta pot napkin rings | cottage at the crossroads

    I just couldn't stop taking photos of them. I was thinking that it would be so easy to write names on them to serve as place cards.

    How to make terracotta pot napkin rings | cottage at the crossroads

    These were so quick and easy to make and very inexpensive. Now I want to have a garden party, don't you?

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    1. Cindy

      July 28, 2015 at 11:30 am

      Jane these are on my list to make.

      Cindy

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    2. Donna

      July 08, 2015 at 10:25 am

      This is so cute and easy! I love the colors, too. Inviting you to share your post at our link party #OMHGWW
      http://twochicksandamom.blogspot.com/2015/07/oh-my-heartsie-girl-wordless-wednesday.html

      Have a good day!

      Reply
    3. Claire @ A Little Claireification

      March 31, 2015 at 8:57 am

      These are just to darned cute, Jane!!! Pinned!

      Reply
    4. Roseanna

      March 22, 2015 at 10:02 am

      Hi, I bought a set of these whitewash napkin rings at Pier 1 many years ago. Everyone has always loved them! We made our own as well and found that soaking them overnight in water really helped in the drilling...

      Reply
    5. [email protected] Cultivated Nest

      August 10, 2014 at 3:40 pm

      Those napkin rings are so cute!

      Reply
    6. Renee @ The Refined Relic

      August 06, 2014 at 10:57 pm

      I saw your napkin rings featured at Savvy Southern Style. What a great idea. They are adorable. Thanks for the inspiration.

      Renee @ The Refined Relic

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    7. Babs

      August 06, 2014 at 7:33 am

      Your flowerpot napkin rings are just the CUTEST things! The white wash and green trim really customize them for your table. Thanks for the great tutorial!

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    8. Linda

      August 06, 2014 at 7:18 am

      These are adorable! Thanks for sharing how you made them as well. Over from Kim's WUW's. Have a good day.

      Reply
    9. Mary

      August 06, 2014 at 7:06 am

      Jane, I'm so glad you did a tutorial on these! I pinned to make a set and this gives me an excuse to buy a Dremel too 🙂

      Reply
    10. Jean WindhamJeanwindham

      July 29, 2014 at 5:44 pm

      Jane, these napkin rings are so adorable. They are just perfect with the plaid napkins. I am anxious to see the tablescape using the napkins and napkin rings. Thanks for sharing. Jean

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    11. MaryJean Zajac

      July 28, 2014 at 11:44 pm

      These are just adorable! I definitely will be keeping this for future ideas!

      Reply
    12. Stacey

      July 28, 2014 at 10:42 pm

      Really cute!

      Reply
    13. [email protected] Designs

      July 28, 2014 at 10:14 pm

      So very, very cute...and so is the guy behind the drill !..Great team work!

      Reply
    14. Ann

      July 28, 2014 at 8:14 pm

      One word for these. LOVE!

      Reply
    15. Pat

      July 28, 2014 at 4:55 pm

      Jane,
      These napkin rings are adorable!!!
      Thank you for sharing the process!!!
      Visiting from Susan's MM!!!
      Fondly,
      Pat

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    16. Miss Kitty

      July 28, 2014 at 4:10 pm

      Just adorable! Great team effort by Leo and Jane! Thanks for sharing that fun idea with us.

      Reply
    17. SheilaG @ Plum Doodles

      July 28, 2014 at 1:09 pm

      Adorable! I wonder if you can just use chalk on the green parts to add names. I have found that flat paints usually work just fine for "chalkboards."

      Reply
    18. Rosie M.

      July 28, 2014 at 11:25 am

      What a great idea!! I've already shared this with my hubby, and he's on board to help me make some!! Thanks for sharing!! Rosie @ The Magic Hutch

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    19. Jayne

      July 28, 2014 at 10:21 am

      Adorable!!! When you mentioned writing the names on them, I immediately thought of using chalkboard paint! That way they could be used over and over again! I also thought of putting a flower on the side. So many possibilities with these! Thanks for sharing!

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    20. Dawn

      July 28, 2014 at 7:43 am

      Jane how super cute. Your garden party will be a hit with those napkin rings. Pinning!

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      • Linda

        July 28, 2014 at 9:52 am

        So clever! I saw some last night for the first time at an outdoor dinner party. The chargers that our hosts used were large terracotta saucers, keeping with the garden theme. So happy to know how to make them!

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    21. Pat @ LifeAtLydiasHouse

      July 27, 2014 at 10:29 pm

      I agree with you Jane, those are about the cutest napkin rings I have ever seen! I also love the idea of writing names on them for place cards too!!

      Reply
    22. Kim

      July 27, 2014 at 10:27 pm

      Those are so so cute!

      Reply

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