How to Fold Napkins Fancy for Any Occasion

When hearing the words “Christmas decorations,” most people immediately think of a Christmas tree. So, why not have a lovely napkin Christmas tree as your table decoration?

Here’s how to create this festive napkin fold:

1. Iron your cloth napkin to make it nice and crisp.
2. Place the napkin on a flat surface face up.
3. Fold the napkin in half by bringing the bottom to the top.
4. Fold the napkin again, this time bringing the right side to the left.
5. Position the napkin in a diamond shape with the open corners facing you.
6. Fold the bottom corner upward without touching the top corner.
7. Repeat Step 6 for each of the bottom layers.
8. Flip the napkin over.
9. Fold the right and left sides inward, overlapping them to form a triangle at the bottom.
10. Flip the napkin back.
11. Fold the first layer upward to create the top of your Christmas tree.
12. Repeat Step 11 for the subsequent layers, tucking each into the upper fold.
13. Tuck the bottom underneath to form a Christmas tree.

For that extra touch, add a star-shaped place card to the top of the napkin Christmas tree, and your guests will be blown away by your décor (and your Christmas spirit!).

There’s no Thanksgiving without a turkey, so a turkey-shaped napkin is the perfect idea for your table décor. For this work of art, you’ll need three napkins, preferably of different sizes.

To make the body of your napkin turkey, follow these steps:

1. Place a square napkin on a flat surface.
2. Fold the top corners inward to make a triangle on top.
3. Repeat this motion two more times to form a narrow triangle.
4. Turn the napkin upside down so that the pointed tip is facing you.
5. Grab the tip and pull it backward, folding the napkin in half.
6. After a crease is formed, make the top part stand upward.
7. Fold the napkin’s tip toward you to form the turkey’s head.

With the turkey’s body out of the way, you can move onto the feathers. For this part, you’ll need two napkins of different sizes and, preferably, of different colors. You’ll fold both napkins in the same way. The only difference is that the shorter one will be placed in front.

Here’s how to go about the said fold:

1. Place the smaller napkin on a flat surface.
2. Fold the bottom upward to form a rectangle.
3. Fold the napkin accordion style, starting from the shorter side of the rectangle. Leave three inches at the end unfolded.
4. Flip the napkin over and fold it in half.
5. Fold and tuck the unfolded end into the middle accordion.
6. Fan out the napkin and place it on the turkey’s body.
7. Repeat steps 1-6 for the bigger napkin, placing it behind the smaller one at the end.

For Easter, it doesn’t get cuter than this Easter bunny napkin fold. A fair warning – this fold might be tricky to master. But don’t give up, as the end result is well worth it!

1. Place a cloth napkin on a flat surface.
2. Fold the napkin in half by bringing the top downward.
3. Repeat the process with the new top section to get a long rectangle.
4. Crease the napkin in half from right to left to make a guiding line in the center.
5. Unfold the napkin.
6. Bring the top-right corner downward to the creased line.
7. Repeat Step 6 for the right side.
8. Repeat Step 6 for the bottom corners, folding them upward.
9. Bring the left and the right corner of your napkin together in the center.
10. Flip the napkin upside-down and turn it over.
11. Fold the bottom corner upward, reaching the base of the bunny ears.
12. Hold your napkin up and tuck the bottom corners into each other so the napkin can stand on its own.
13. Pull the bunny ears apart to make them more prominent.

Few things are more romantic than old-fashioned letters, so why not make your wedding napkin into an envelope?

1. Lay the napkin flat in a diamond shape.
2. Bring the bottom upward to form a triangle.
3. Pull the right and the left sides toward the center, having them meet in the middle.
4. Fold both sides again to form three distinctive parts.
5. Pull the bottom upward to form an envelope.
6. Put your place card, menu, or wedding favor inside the envelope.
7. Close the envelope by folding the top corner downward.

Are you looking for a simple napkin fold that will wow all your guests? If so, this adorable Bow Tie Fold is the way to go.

Here’s how to create this playful design:

1. Place your napkin on a flat surface.
2. Pull the top and bottom toward each other in the middle.
3. Repeat Step 2 with the “new” top and bottom sections.
4. Fold the left and the right sides inward, having them meet in the middle.
5. Cinch in the center with a ribbon to form a bow tie.

Sure, learning how to fold napkins fancy will help you take any table décor from ordinary to extraordinary. But to kick it up another notch, use custom napkins instead of the boring standard ones. With Custom Napkins Now, you can create the perfect napkin for any occasion, be it a holiday, anniversary, or birthday celebration.