These are fun to do with your kids for your Thanksgiving Table. My girls always loved to help make our table look pretty for our Thanksgiving dinner.
These are so good that you can make them up to a week ahead of time and have them ready for your Thanksgiving spread. It’s like a fun fall craft but it has a purpose and is useful.
As seen in the image on the right, we used some 9 x 9 inch square dinner napkins with fall-themed designs. For the instruction pictures below I used a 9 x 9 inch burgundy cloth napkin. Either works well! So use what you have or can find!.
1. The napkin should be folded into a square, then turned so that the folded point is down and the open edges are at the top, resembling a diamond.
6. Now flip the napkin over, so underside is now the top side. Subsequently, lift the lower edge of the napkin towards the center, and place the fork into the fold that symbolizes the “turkey head.” To put it simply, make enough so that each place setting always has one available .
Also see my cranberry floating centerpiece idea or my cranberry candle cups (shown above) for some more gorgeous ideas for your Thanksgiving or Christmas table.
Elevate your Thanksgiving table with adorable turkey napkins! This easy-to-follow guide will have you folding like a pro in no time, leaving your guests in awe of your napkin-folding prowess
Gather Your Supplies:
- Chinet Classic® Dinner Napkins: These sturdy napkins provide the perfect base for your turkey creations.
- A dash of creativity: Let your imagination soar as you personalize your turkey napkins with unique touches.
Let’s Get Folding!
Step 1: The Base
- Unfold your Chinet Classic® Dinner Napkin.
- Fold the top right and left corners to meet in the center.
- Repeat this step, making two additional folds on each side to meet in the middle.
- Fold the napkin in half to form the turkey’s body.
- Fold the tip of the fold down to create the turkey’s beak.
Step 2: The Feathers
- Grab another Chinet Classic® Dinner Napkin.
- Unfold it once to form a long rectangle.
- Fold the napkin accordion-style from the shorter edge, leaving about 3 inches unfolded.
- Turn the napkin over so the accordion portion faces down.
- Fold the napkin in half.
- Fold and tuck the unfolded portion of the napkin into the center accordion slot.
- Place the accordion feathers behind the turkey’s neck on top of the body.
Step 3: The Finishing Touches
Look at what you did! You’ve made a cute napkin that will bring some holiday cheer to your Thanksgiving table.
Pro Tips for the Perfect Turkey Napkin:
- Use a variety of napkin colors to create a colorful flock of turkeys.
- Get creative with the feathers! Try different folding techniques or add embellishments like googly eyes or glitter.
- Present your turkey napkins on a festive plate or platter.
- Don’t be afraid to experiment and have fun!
These easy instructions combined with a little creativity will allow you to make turkey napkins that will be the talk of your Thanksgiving dinner. Now grab your napkins, unleash your inner origami pro, and get ready to wow your guests with these adorable creations!