Old Fashioned DIY Cocktail Napkins

These unique DIY Recipe Cocktail Napkins are great because your guests can spring for a refill as they, please.

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When hosting holiday gatherings (or any gathering for that matter!), I, Erin like to have an easy activity on hand as an icebreaker for guests arriving.

This year I’m hosting Christmas and aiming for guests to be able to help themselves to a craft cocktail (and maybe learn something new at the same time)!

So I created a set of info-graphic Old Fashioned DIY Recipe Cocktail Napkins with the mixology instructions printed right on them!

They’ll be perfect to set out with the bar cart party spread.

As the host, I especially love this project because guests can spring for a refill as they, please. No need for you to play bartender all night.

You already have enough on your plate!

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Materials and Tools Needed To Make DIY Recipe Cocktail Napkins

12″ or 16″ square white cotton or linen napkins 

Good quality iron-on transfer paper

Free downloadable Old Fashioned info-graphic printable

Inkjet printer

Iron

Scissors

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How To Make DIY Recipe Cocktail Napkins

Step 1 – Print the PDF onto iron-on transfer paper using your inkjet color printer.

Step 2 – Cut out the info-graphic leaving a 1/8″ around the square red border.

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Step 3 – Turn on the iron to the highest setting possible.

Step 4 – Position the info-graphic face down on the lower right corner of the napkin, and apply the hot iron for 60 seconds.

Step 5 – Move the iron slowly across the graphic with both hands, applying a good amount of pressure.

Pay special attention to corners!

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Step 6 – After the fabric has cooled completely, peel back the backing paper in a slow but steady movement.

Step 7 – Fold the napkin in quarters, and you’re all set! Repeat the process for as many napkins as you need.

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Just a little work ahead of time with your inkjet printer and iron, and you can tick bartender duty off your to-do list the night of the party!

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So there you have it, friends! I hope this project inspires you to get creative in your hosting duties this holiday season!

These DIY Recipe Cocktail Napkins add a festive touch to any party while also ensuring guests can have their fill of this Christmas Old Fashioned Recipe.

And as the host, you’ll appreciate not having to play bartender all night long!

Instead, you can relax and enjoy the company of your loved ones during a holiday party!

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More DIY Napkin Ideas

Loved this idea about DIY recipe cocktail napkins. The holidays are hectic enough so check out some of our favorite quick and easy holiday DIYs and recipes from the archives below —

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DIY Recipe Cocktail Napkins

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These easy-to-follow steps will show you how to make your own set of cocktail napkins in no time!
Active Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour
Course DIY
Category holiday entertaining

Equipment

  • Scissors
  • Iron
  • Inkjet printer
  • Good quality iron-on transfer paper

Instructions

  • Print the PDF onto iron-on transfer paper using your inkjet color printer.
  • Cut out the info-graphic leaving a 1/8″ around the square red border
  • Turn on the iron to the highest setting possible.
  • Position the info-graphic face down on the lower right corner of the napkin, and apply the hot iron for 60 seconds.
  • Move the iron slowly across the graphic with both hands, applying a good amount of pressure.
  • Pay special attention to corners!
  • After the fabric has cooled completely, peel back the backing paper in a slow but steady movement.
  • Fold the napkin in quarters, and you’re all set! Repeat the process for as many napkins as you need.
Cost: $10
KEYWORD: diy recipe cocktail napkins

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10 thoughts on “Old Fashioned DIY Cocktail Napkins”

  1. AH! I’m so in love!! I just made my first iron transfer project and immediately fell in love. THIS is just brilliant.

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