DIY Wood Slice Rustic Napkin Holder

2 min read September 13, 2026 Dawn Wade
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Make your napkins pop with this easy DIY Wood Slice Rustic Napkin Holder.  With just a few supplies, you can add an unexpected rustic touch to any table or food bar.  Perfect for your Thanksgiving tablescape or even everyday use. So roll up your sleeves and get ready to DIY a napkin holder before dinner time.

Project Time
20 to 30 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Step
1

Paint one Small Round Wood Slice Centerpiece middle with black acrylic paint and allow time for the paint to dry.

DIY Wood Slice Rustic Napkin Holder step 1
Step
2

To transfer the Free Hand Lettered Napkin Printable Template to the wood, download and print out the template here.  Loosely cut out the word and apply a layer of White Chalk to the back of the paper.  Tape the template to the painted piece of wood and trace the letters using a ballpoint pen.  Remove the template to reveal the transferred word and use a Paint Marker to fill in to make the word permanent.  If you want to change out the saying on the napkin holder, use a Chalk Marker to fill in the word or simply write your message in White Chalk.

DIY Wood Slice Rustic Napkin Holder step 2 part 1
DIY Wood Slice Rustic Napkin Holder step 2 part 2
DIY Wood Slice Rustic Napkin Holder step 2 part 3
Step
3

Cut a small stick down to about 4” and hammer in the stick on one end of the plain wood slice using a nail and Wood Glue.

DIY Wood Slice Rustic Napkin Holder step 3
Step
4

Apply a bead of wood glue to the side of the painted wood slice and attach the painted slice of wood to the plain slice using a hammer and nails.  Allow time for the wood glue to cure before using.

DIY Wood Slice Rustic Napkin Holder step 4
Step
5

Place your napkins in the holder and add it to your food bar, thanksgiving tablescape, or use it to give a rustic touch to your table everyday!  Don’t forget to get your napkins here!

DIY Wood Slice Rustic Napkin Holder step 5

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