Our philosophy is that every celebration should include unique and memorable details. This doesn’t mean it has to be complicated or expensive. In fact, some of the most memorable party favors, table décor, or creative presentations come from taking everyday household items and transforming them into unforgettable mementos that leave a lasting impression on guests.
A few years ago, we designed a Chanukah Tablescape for Mishpacha Magazine. One standout detail from the setup was these Penny Napkin Rings.
They’re made from nothing more than pennies—but the impact? Absolutely priceless!
You can also glue the pennies to a simple napkin ring.
What you will need:
- copper spray paint
- hot glue gun
- scissors
- ruler
- pencil
- empty paper towel roll
- shiny pennies
Directions:
- Begin by spraying the paper towel roll with spray paint, covering the entire surface.
- After paper towel roll is completely dry, take a ruler and place marks along the entire roll in ½” intervals
- Using a sharp scissor carefully cut even ½” rings from the roll.
- Attach pennies to the rings with a glue gun. (The number of pennies you will use depends on how close you place them one to the other. You can place the pennies on just the top part, or around the entire ring.)
- Fold your napkins and slip them into the rings.
Variation: If you don’t want to use spray paint, glue a ribbon around the ring instead, and attach the pennies to the ribbon.
Idea: Make a half dozen or a dozen of the rings, pack them up in a pretty box, and send them over to a friend – they make a great inexpensive, homemade gift.
This article originally appeared in Family First
Photo by Dan Engongoro
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