Bring nature to the table with
this pretty napkin tie.

• Several small acorns, some with twigs attached
• 1 3/4-diameter fake pearl for each napkin tie
• 1 12-inch length of 3/4-inch diameter velvet ribbon for each napkin tie, in a fall color

1. Gather your acorns. As you search, look for small twigs with pairs of acorns attached. Pick up a few extra small twigs.

2. Gently clean the acorns and twigs, and let them dry for a few days.

3. For each napkin tie, pop the nut from one cap and hot-glue the pearl in place of the nut. Leave the other acorn as is.

4. If using a twig with acorns attached, hand-tack the twig to the ribbon.

5. If using separate twigs and acorns, sew each twig in place and glue the acorns to the twig and ribbon as if they were naturally attached.