Napkin Snowball Craft
So like I promised, here’s the quick, simple, TOTALLY inexpensive, decorative dinner napkin snowball tutorial! from my Christmas Shelf Decorating post! ๐

Okay… so the first thing you want to start off with, are white dinner napkins.
I used the ones that measured about 7 inches square.
Open up 4 napkins, all the way, so it looks like the napkin on the right.
THEN… cut the 4 layers of napkins, into fourths… like the napkins on the lefts.


Then, to keep it together… wrap some wire around it, and twist it tight.
Floral wire works great for this ๐
Now take your second accordion folded napkin set, and twist it side by side, with your excess wire…
Like this…
You will see the ball form start to take place, as you get more and more layers pulled apart.
ALSO pull apart the actual napkin SKIN layers.
you know… those really THIN layers of the individual napkins.
This will help the “ball” look more full.



Lisa says
Yay! Who doesn't need more tape during the holidays!
Amy says
Love these fabulous napkin snowballs. Can't wait to make these. Thanks. :0)
Ryan And Kami says
Love these! I love when you make something B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L for cheap!
Nicole says
I love this craft! They look beautiful and elegant. I can't wait to make some. Thank you!
Emilee says
Love your christmas decorations!
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Unknown says
With all the holiday gift wrapping and card making, I'm going to need alot of DS tape! I would love to win some!
Chelsea says
I love that stuff lady!! ๐
v johnson says
wish i lived by you crafty gals!
Ashley says
Darling!(as always!)and huzzah for scotch tape! I think its the best!…and I'm totally a tape snob.
Cassie says
Cute snowballs!
Shanda says
Double stick tape! A crafters best friend! Thanks for sharing such an easy, elegant craft idea.
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Jaci says
So stinkin' cute! Cheap too! Just how I like it! thanks!
Dana Rene' says
Great ideas! Thanks for sharing all your cute stuff! Wish I had a creative neighbor like you!
brynmj says
I love these!
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Kathy says
What a clever idea!! Awesome.
Dee says
LOVE these! I write a wedding blog and I'm posting a bunch of winter wedding ideas right now. Would you mind if I featured this? Thanks a bunch!
Unknown says
So very cute and easy. Scotch Double Stick tape and I have been besties for years now. I'd be happy to make room in my home for another roll!
dollystar says
maravilhosas!
Carol F. says
You make it look so easy and who knew….Napkins? could create such a beautiful thing!
Unknown says
This will definately be a mom's play date craft. Love the creative ideas you come up with!
Unknown says
This will definately be a mom's play date craft. Love the ideas you come up with!
NStokes says
From the picture the flowers look like generous gorgeous white candles. I was fooled until I read the blog. Thanks for sharing this neat idea.
Simply LKJ says
They are adorable! What a fun craft, and inexpensive too.
Genevieve Richer says
WOW! So cool! Great tutorial! LOVE your Point of Prez! The white is just gorgeous!
Sharing on my fb fan page!
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Andrea says
Really cute and from the picture I never would have guessed those were napkins! Great idea!
Jessica says
These are fabulous, but the whole room all together is sooo gorgeous I can hardly stand it. I decorate very primitive country but girl you have me re-thinking my decision. Wow I wonder how impressed my husband would be if I told him we had to re-do our entire house?
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Hoping to make these…..they are really beautiful!
Jessica says
cute idea! Thanks for sharing!
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Tanya says
Woohoo! I was just making origami stars last night and had trouble getting them to sit at the proper angle on my shelf…double stick tape would have been perfect!
Beautiful napkin balls!
Unknown says
As usual, you turn something bland into something amazing. Love the whole display. I am featuring this and your branches at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com
Sammi says
I love these….think I'll make some and hang from the ceiling of our bar area! I have a love/hate relationship with double-side tape….I love using it, but HATE it when it is used to wrap MY Christmas gifts…do you know how hard it is to sneak a peek at your gift when it is sealed with double-side tape??? I do!
james and bess says
love these snowballs!
bess ๐
Deb says
I might have to make some little napkin balls for tree ornaments. I will so be using this tutorial.
Unknown says
I would love some! Hope I win!
Rachael says
K I love this idea! I am going to do this to help add to my decor.
Karie says
Love it! You are so creative. Thanks for sharing your creativity!!!
trisha_w says
Those are very cute!
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Candice says
Very cute!!
Anonymous says
Very Cute! Who doesn't need some free tape! Thank you for the cute idea's!
Renee' Morris-Dezember says
Well aren't those just the cutest! Thanks for sharing ๐
Kristen says
Seriously, it may sound silly, but this giveaway is awesome. I use double stick tape up like crazy this time of year.
Those snowballs are so fun…way better than the kind the boys like throwing around at me outside in about 6-8 weeks!
LilBlossom says
Those are gorgeous! However, the word "delicate" was mentioned so many times, that I won't be trying these at home this year! *lol*
The J9 says
So easy – but such dramatic impact! Love it! Thanks for the giveaway!
Steph says
Oooh I love those! Thanks for the tutorial!
Katie says
Your creativity amazes me!
Sims Family says
Those are so cute, I am going to try making some!
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Kyra @ RACKS and Mooby says
I love ideas like this! So simple yet so stylish! Thanks for sharing!
Samantha @ The Douangphilas says
woooooo love freebies!
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Michele {The Scrap Shoppe} says
You have the best idea. So simple and inexpensive. Love it!!
Unknown says
Great simple project!
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Jen says
I love your Christmas decor! The colors are great!
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Liz says
These are so darn cute! Thanks for posting the tutorial, I definitely want to make some of these. I'm thinking that really big ones would look cool hanging from the ceiling.
Becky says
This looks so easy to do!
Tatum says
I heart tape! Thanks!
Tatum says
Thanks! I heart tape!
knoxvillepixie says
Great project! I'm all over this!
Sarah says
Love these….really adds to your Christmas decorating!
peckette says
I love it and love your blog!
Elizabeth says
Awesome!
Lynnc says
Love this idea! I'm going to try it!
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Eloisa says
Adorable! I have an awkward space in my kitchen about the same size as where your shelves are after much thought (hutch, cabinets, pantry?) decided to do some shelving like yours. I live in a small town home and I don't have a lot of space for holiday decoration, but I love the way you switch upyourshelves during theyear.thanks for all the amazing photos from your home. They are truly an inspiration!
Martha W says
awesome and easy idea! Thanks ๐ gatta love free scotch tape as well ๐
Jenny @ Simcoe Street says
These are amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
jana says
I absolutely L.O.V.E this craft!! So simple yet beautiful!
The Evans Family says
I can't wait to make these! They are beautiful.
jo anne says
double sided tape IS my friend!
The Brownings says
Love it! I used tissue paper to make some of these for my sons bday and never even thought of using napkins! So clever and adorable…as always from you!!!!
Matt Olsen Family says
Love it! I will definitely be making these.
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Heather says
Very creative! Love it!!! Been following your blog for some time now!
Aim says
Thanks for the tutorial! Now we need to know where you got the cute candlesticks!
Stuff by Ash says
Tape, especially double-sided is THE BEST invention ever!
Heidi V says
Awesome. I'm always needing double sided tape!!
Anonymous says
It's amazing how you can take something so simple and what one wouldn't consider necessarily pretty and turn it into something beautiful and pleasing to the eye.
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Chelsea says
love the simple decor!
Julie says
Wow! love it!
Jet says
So excited to do these over Thanksgiving with my sisters.
Unknown says
Double-sided tape is a must have in every crafty home! Great decor tip; I can now have snow in Florida for Christmas.
Karissa Jade Ferguson says
Wow that's an amazing giveaway! Love the snowballs ๐
Anonymous says
I did the same thing using tissue paper. This is also pretty much the same process to create the Martha type pompom balls, except you round your edges after you accordian fold the paper.
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Sage says
I'm always wishing I had some of this on hand…maybe I'll win!
tracylynne says
Nice job-great idea looks classy
Unknown says
Love it! Now I want to take down my Thanksgiving and put up Christmas!!
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lauren says
Beautiful! Thank you for sharing this!
Alisa D says
Super cute. They remind me of the tissue paper pom poms. Great idea to use napkins.
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Hilarie says
What a great idea, I would have never thought of doing this. I love your Christmas decor it looks amazing!
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Chelsea @ two twenty one says
Such a great idea!
Jo says
I love these! I think will make the perfect addition to some of the christmas decor ive been working on!
Double sided tape is really a lifesaver some times isnt it? I love it!
Jill ~ Jillify It says
Soooooo pretty! I am going to try this for sure!
JO says
What a cute idea. Thanks for sharing!
JO says
What a cute and easy idea! Thanks for sharing!
Carrie @ Dittle Dattle says
What an easy project that anyone can do!!! Even the kiddos:D and think of all the spin off craft ideas you could with this one idea! You are amazing ๐
Oh how I could use some more Scotch two sided tape. Love the stuff!
Kathy@DandelionsandDustBunnies says
I love double sided tape. I buy this in bulk at Sam's becuase I use it so much. It's my best friend when making handmade cards. Thanks for the tutorial on the napkins.
HeatherKimber says
So cute and thrifty!
~alicia says
LOVE this! I have made these out of tissue paper, but never out of napkins…they will look great with my silver and white "nativity" set up! Thanks!!!
Jenn says
That was a great post. Your holiday colors are perfect. Thanks
A Mom Like You says
I Luv double stick tape. I ran out of tape Christmas Eve last yr. I busted out my craft box & used my double stick tape to wrap last minute gifts. The packages looked AMAZING!! The snowballs look very cute. it might be a nice craft for my 6yr old to help w/ during turkey break.
Tyler and Allison says
What an awesome way to decorate! I love this and I can't wait to make my own! Now I just need some double sided scotch tape. Thanks for the idea!
Ranae Broadhead says
love love love ur christmas display!
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Stephanie says
Thanks for the tips I recently made large ones out of tissue paper and have been having trouble getting them to stay fluffed the way I would like them too. Tape is a great idea.
Britley says
Awesome! That stuff could always come in handy.
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Unknown says
this is a really cute idea. I think I'm gonna try it!
tara says
Awesome tutorial, cant waut to make these myself!
christa says
I am going to be a snowball makin' machine…thanks for the tutorial and giveaway!
Joy says
Great project — I like the Christmas tree vinyl too– so cute — Would love some double stict tape. Thanks,
courtneyb says
cute idea. it seems like one I can get the kids involved in.
Emma says
Such a cute idea. I love double side tape. Thanks!
Michele Smith says
These would be a great craft to do with my son. So fun! Thank you.
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The Marlatt's says
Such a cute idea. Thanks for the giveaway!
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Unknown says
sweet! how useful!
Holly says
Wow! Those are A-Stinking-Dorable!
The Dark Family says
So cute! I'm glad these are so simple. Definitely gonna try them this season. and I love how you're giving away double sided tape… you're so cute!
cmaughan says
Thanks for the idea, I'll definately be trying this one out!
Jen N. says
I LOVE these! I'm thinking I might make a bunch and hang them from my dining room light.
Emily says
These look so beautiful and are inexpensive to make, great idea! Thanks for sharing!
Julie Johnson says
I just ran out of tape.
Darci says
Adorable!! I love the idea…AND your candle sticks!!! Where did you get them?
ps…I'm in the middle of a pantry remodel thanks to your amazing ideas and gorgeous pantry! Thanks for the tips!
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Andrea says
Pretty sure I use double stick tape for everything. Love it.And love these super-cute snowballs!
Vaylene & Jordan says
Amazing idea! I love how elegant it looks.
Vaylene
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An Oasis in the Desert says
Easy-peasy, simple & cute — can't go wrong on this one!
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Lacey D says
I love them! So cute and cheap =)
Tanya says
This is awesome!!! I am going to have to make some for around my house ๐
Thank you for the chance to win the Scotch tape. I use that stuff for EVERYTHING around my house, lol.
Craft That Party says
Oh, I'd love to try and make these!
Christal says
I love your blog and I love tape !!
Nicole says
These are lovely! Thanks for all the fun!
Kelly Tillotson says
Love love love! double sided tape!
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JP says
Potato!
(I love your blog!)
Becky says
will you be posting while you are away on vacation during Christmas? I am not sure I can go an entire week without some fun post from you!!!!
erica says
how neat! I love your post and your blog! I am a new follower!
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Anonymous says
Your christmas decor is breath taking! Like seriously PERFECT! I love it!!
Jessa says
First: I love the snowball craft! It looks like a giant magnolia! Second: Your Christmas display is so elegant. I love it! I have already started on mine too. Before I'm done it's going to look like Christmas exploded at my house. Third: Double sided tape is my best friend. I use it for everything. I'm not sure I could function like a normal human being without the stuff. True.
Ashlee Marie says
your decor is always so pretty! Seriously, when I finish my home remodeling could you come over and tell me what to do to make it look good! I'm a construction hardware store kind of gal, the pretty stuff? Not so much!
Leila says
Shelley, I have to say, these inexpensive, yet super cute crafts are my absolute favorites! It shows just how ingenious & resourceful you are. Nicely done. I just ran out of double sided sticky tape, so this contest is just in time ๐
Aubree says
Ok… so I am loving the soft texture next to the rough, old window decoration… and the green, blue, & silver colors are fab!
Rhiannon says
love tape! tape fixes everything!
Tracy says
love this Shelley! i think it would be a great craft to do with my kids too.
The Mathis Family says
I think we need to trade houses. I could live in your cute decorated house for a while, and in the meantime, you could decorate my house all purdy! Then we could trade back after you get sick of my kids, (which won't be too long!)
P.S. I'd love to win the tape!
Robin {keephomesimple} says
As soon as Thanksgiving has officially come and gone I'm totally going to make some of these napkin balls for some vases on my mantle. I think I'll make them red, or white, or red…who knows! I can't wait to get busy with this project! Thanks for sharing it!
Valerie Earnest says
Thanks for posting this! I love using this for holiday decor- hadn't thought of that!
Mac and Starr says
I can't wait to make these!!!
TLF says
Your Christmas decor looks friggin fantastic!! You sure have some talent! :]
The Kaonohi's says
These are so beautiful! I can't believe they are made out of napkins.
Sarah says
These are awesome, I love them! Thanks for sharing, I think I'm going to make some!
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faith says
cute and so creative! and who couldn't use some double sided tape. i used to use it to hem my suit pants in a pinch back when i was working.
Rae says
Fabulous project and yay for free tape!!!!
Tiffany says
Who knew paper napkins and tape could look so elegant? That looks fab!
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Amy at Ameroonie Designs says
These are lovely. And my favorite kind of decoration, beautiful and disposable!
Katelyn says
Very cute! I've used this method to make flowers with two different colors of napkins (yellow in the middle usually) but I haven't seen it done this way. It looks great. I wouldn't have thought of that way to put the two together.
Jaclyn says
Such a cute and easy idea! I think I might try doing this with my students!
S and B H. says
Cute!
Is your master bedroom finished yet? I can't wait to see it!!
Britiney @ Consider the Lilies says
What a fun project! Thanks for a chance to win!!
Amy Kinser says
Your Christmas decorations are absolutely beautiful. I don't know how I have missed your blog but am so happy to have found you. Thanks for the chance to win!!
mommaofonediva says
love the craft. def making them this weekend…thank you for the step by step!
oh, no…
all i need is some double sided tape ๐
Unknown says
This is beautiful!!!!
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kami @ nobiggie.net says
Darling, Shelley! I love your style.
Okay…why aren't you doing a tree this year?
Unknown says
I am definitely going to try and make these. Very cute. Thanks for sharing your steps. Hope I win some tape. LOL
Calder Family says
Tape will come in handy for these and wrappin presents soon!
Unknown says
This looks like a fun easy craft.
Designed by Chance says
This is a great idea. I have never had double sided tape, I'm sure it is very useful.
Brandy says
Holy cute and cheap! Love it!!
Unknown says
You are amazing and so talented!! Thanks for the great idea.. I will try it:)
The Vaughn Family says
Seriously, I don't know what I did with myself before I discovered double stick tape. I *heart* it as much as anyone can love an inanimate object. ๐
jackandkathy says
Very cute idea!
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Unknown says
I'm going to make these! Now all I need is the tape!
Unknown says
Love this! My kids love making snowflakes, I think this year we will be making snowballs!
Kayleen says
Once again, you have a darling idea! Can't wait to try it. Thanks for sharing it with us.
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Anonymous says
I love love love this idea!!! I plan on making tons of them!!!
Andree and Josh says
Hurrah for free tape! Love all the Christmas decorations. I've been using a similar color palette for my decor that past 2 years, thanks for more inspiration!
Unknown says
This is just beautiful. So elegant!
Tiffany says
What a cute idea! Your home is beautifully decorated, and this adds another nice touch of white. Love the candlesticks too.
Jennifer says
Very cute and easy! Thanks for sharing.
Anonymous says
I am loving all the white!
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cindy says
I can always use more tape and what a great time for this giveaway!!!
Lynn says
How elegant they look! Thanks for sharing the tutorial
MTSmiths says
These are so dainty and clean (ha..get it..clean!). They would be a great addition on my mantle! ….p.s….I look at your blog just about every day and it makes me so excited to decorate our new home ๐
Unknown says
Beautiful! I am so glad I am not the only gearing up for Christmas!
Unknown says
Beautiful – I'm so glad I'm not the only one gearing up for Christmas!
Jalet says
I think you might want to know a beautiful edition to this type of flower is to rim the edges with markers and mist them with water. It turns into a watercolor tipped flower and wrinkles the paper for a nice/natural look. You can also line the edges with water soluable marker and dip the paper into water and hang it dry before folding. It also works to dip the napkin in food colored water. Scrapbookers will most likely know about sprayable inks and patinas you buy at craft stores that look AMAZING. .Great HOW TO. Thank you.
lacycox says
I have always wanted to know how those cute snowballs are made! I can't wait to hang a bunch from our ceiling ๐
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Crystal says
Those are beautiful, thanks for sharing! I can definitely use double sided tape for my holiday projects.
Lissa Leigh says
Happy Day! I've always wanted to work with double sided tape but have been too cheap to actually purchase some. Now all I have to do is WIN!!!!
Unknown says
sign me up!
Kristie says
So so lovely. ๐
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Anestazia says
Hey there! I just wanted to let you know that I'm going to featuring these amazing snowballs on my blog this weekend! Keep an eye out for the post Saturday morning! & Keep up the good work!
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Kristen says
What a cute idea !
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Terry says
I've never used double sided tape before – pretty weird, huh? I'm loving these flowers, so cute, easy and inexpensive…pick me!!
Sherry says
What a fun project! Thanks for sharing!
Amy Chalmers says
You have a zillion comments, but I also wanted to say what a great project! These are so cute and doable!! Thanks!
Joy@Thrifty Parsonage Living says
Very cute! They look great on the silver candle sticks!
Joan says
Great idea and nice presentation. I am off to make these now — oops, no double tape. Too bad, these are too cute to resist. Thank you.
Brittany says
Love this so much!! Thanks for posting. I'm featuring it on my blog this week. little-inspirations.blogspot.com
Waseem says
fantastic idea i come with idea for the first time.
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Kay Long says
Omg! One of my favorite flowers. Thank you, for sharing your creativity.
Unknown says
Wow, just beautiful! I love the contrast of the white and silver. Awesome idea!
Unknown says
Just beautiful. I love everything about it! Thanks for sharing ๐