This charming Santa napkin holder brings instant Christmas cheer to your dinner table.

Made with a red napkin and a delicate paper doily, it turns a simple table setting into something festive and heartwarming.

The lace-like doily forms Santa’s beard, while the napkin creates his classic red hat.

Plus, it’s a quick, affordable craft that adds a personal touch to any holiday meal, perfect for both adults and kids to enjoy creating together.

Materials Needed

• 1 red cloth or paper napkin (approx. 12x12 inches)
• 1 round paper doily (6-8 inches diameter)
• 1 small white paper circle (about 2.5 inches)
• Black marker or pen
• Red marker, crayon, or small sticker
• Glue stick or double-sided tape
• Scissors

Step-by-step Guide

Step 1: Lay the red napkin flat and fold it diagonally into a triangle. This will form Santa’s body and hat.

Step 2: Take the paper doily and position it so that the lace edges peek out like a beard.

Next, glue or tape it onto the folded napkin, about two inches below the tip.

Step 3: Cut out a small white circle for Santa’s face and attach it to the center of the doily.

Step 4: Draw two oval eyes using a black marker and add a red dot for the nose to give Santa his cheerful expression.

Step 5: Adjust the napkin tip to point upward like Santa’s hat. You can even add a tiny white pom-pom at the top for extra charm.

Tip:

You can use different colored napkins such as green, gold, or plaid for a playful variation, and tuck silverware inside for a complete festive look.