When it comes to Thanksgiving dinner and other family meals, I always like to add a little something extra. This year I am sharing with you how to make fall dinner linen napkins. I love taking something simple and plain and adding a little extra to make them stand out.
For this project you will need:
- plain white linen napkins
- printable heat transfer
- vinyl cutting machine or stencil
How to make fall dinner linen napkins
The first thing I did was find a design I liked in the Silhouette Studio store. After finding that perfect design, I made sure to size them as needed for my napkins.
As you can tell from the picture above, I also did my registration marks so that I could print this onto my printable heat transfer with my home printer, and then transfer over to my cutting mat and place into the Silhouette Cameo.
When printing onto the heat transfer, make sure you place your paper in your home printer correctly.
After you have printed out your design, place the sheet on your cutting mat and adjust the setting to reflect that you are cutting printable heat transfer material. Then cut.
Once your designs are cut out, peel off the backing and place where you would like to have them on your napkins. Cover the design with a thin cloth and then place your hot iron over the covered design until the transfer is complete. Usually about 90 seconds.
When you are done, you should have a nice little stack of beautiful linen napkins to use at your next feast.
That’s it! I did these few napkins in a little under 20 minutes. Once you find your design, all you need to do is print, cut, transfer, and DONE!
You also don’t have to have a cutting machine to make these. They can just as easily be cut out by hand.
Here are a few additional projects from my blogging friends for our Holiday Blog Extravaganza:
Homemade Oreos from Kim and Chloe at PopCosmo.
A Thanksgiving Dinner Conversation Starter Game from Kimber at The Pinning Mama
A Fall Pillow Makeover from Amy at Sews N Bows
And….from Therese at Fresh Idea Studio, a gorgeous paper flower wreath.
I hope you enjoyed this tutorial on how to make fall dinner linen napkins, and hope you give some of these quick projects a try!
thedoseofreality says
November 4, 2013 at 07:50The napkins are FABULOUS! Love them!-Ashley
Jennifer says
November 4, 2013 at 09:30Thanks so much!
popcosmo says
November 4, 2013 at 08:23Wow, those napkins are gorgeous — and it only took you 20 minutes? Unbelievable!
Jennifer says
November 4, 2013 at 09:3020 minutes! I love quick crafts 🙂
Therese says
November 4, 2013 at 09:50Jennifer, you napkins are sooo nice! I love how you took a basic linen and customized it. Super creative and the saying is perfect!
Cheers to you and yours! Have a wonderful week.
Steph says
November 4, 2013 at 10:54Those napkins are amazing! I love them. I’m researching getting a Silhouette just because of the wonderful things I’ve found here on your site. Thanks so much for sharing!
Jennifer says
November 4, 2013 at 11:46Ahh…you will LOVE it! So glad you have found some inspiration here 🙂
Michelle says
November 4, 2013 at 11:24Those are so gorgeous! I love them! I can’t believe you made them that quickly. I love your tutorials!
Jennifer says
November 4, 2013 at 11:46Awe, thanks Michelle! They did go rather quickly, I was a bit surprised myself 🙂
Tamara says
November 4, 2013 at 11:51My mom made those homemade Oreos last year!! So good
Ok, this is one of my favorites of your posts ever. I love this way of making Thanksgiving dinner (or any dinner) even more special with printed linens. I would go so crazy with this!
Jennifer says
November 4, 2013 at 12:50Thanks Tamara! I love how quick and easy they are…it will make dinner time so much fun!
NJ @ A Cookie Before Dinner says
November 4, 2013 at 12:36This is the second post of yours that proves I need a silhouette machine ASAP! I love the detail of these napkins. My grandmother would ADORE these around her table.
Jennifer says
November 4, 2013 at 12:51Awe!! Thanks so much 🙂 I love using my Silhouette for projects. It makes life easier!
JDaniel4's Mom says
November 4, 2013 at 17:20I love the napkins. What a wonderful message you chose to display on them.
JDaniel4's Mom says
November 4, 2013 at 17:21I love the napkins. What a wonderful message you chose to display on them. Very cool!
Jennifer says
November 4, 2013 at 18:33Thanks so much, I really love how they turned out 🙂
Kimber says
November 5, 2013 at 01:01Such a fun and easy way to add that special little touch! You have done it again Jen!
Jennifer says
November 5, 2013 at 07:20Thanks Kimber, I am looking forward to using these this holiday season.
Raquel says
November 5, 2013 at 13:17What a wonderful idea! So beautiful yet so simple too. Love it!
Jennifer says
November 5, 2013 at 14:02Thanks so much!
Stephanie B says
November 12, 2013 at 21:26Hi Jennifer, you wouldn’t have an etsy store would you? I would love to purchase these napkins for my FIRST thanksgiving at my house!!! They are perfect!!!
Jennifer says
November 12, 2013 at 21:28Awe, you are so sweet! I actually do not have an ETSY store. I have been asked on several occasions. Maybe I should start one? I had one a LONG time ago but never really did much with it.
Laurie says
December 4, 2013 at 15:36Love these and can’t wait to try! Does the lettering hold up to washing/drying? Thank you!
Jennifer says
December 4, 2013 at 15:40Yes! I just washed and folded them again this weekend and they are fine! Love them 🙂