Handcrafted Tim Holtz & Simon Says Stamp Thanksgiving Leaf Napkin Rings- Leaf Prints 2 🍂🥧

Keisha Diann
19 hours ago
3 min read

Promotional graphic showing colorful leaf napkin rings on beige cloth; text: The Paper Mint, Tim Holtz Simon Says Stamp, Leaf Prints 2

Remember when setting the Thanksgiving table was an absolute event? Gathering around the kids' table, arranging paper decorations, and soaking in the golden afternoon light are memories that stick around forever. I told myself I was going to keep things ultra-simple this year, but a sudden wave of autumn nostalgia. It was very likely induced by the Tim Holtz Leaf Prints 2 Stamp Set and the convenience of the Simon Says Stamp Coordinating Dies, inspired me going the extra mile to create these napkin rings.

There is something so comforting about rich, warm tones as the leaves start to fall, and I couldn't resist bringing a piece of that vintage holiday magic to my table this season. These glossy, gold-foiled leaf napkin rings give off all the nostalgic, hard-candy vibes of childhood holidays past.

Colorful handmade leaf tags on burlap, with charms reading Do What You Love, Own Your Dreams, and Be You Bravely.

Key Supplies for Leaf Prints 2 Thanksgiving Napkin Rings

The Crafting Secret Weapon: Zero Fussy-Cutting!

Let’s be entirely honest for a second: as much as we all love intricate details, fussy-cutting detailed leaf points with tiny scissors is enough to ruin anyone’s festive mood.

That is where my main secret weapon came to the rescue! The coordinating dies from Simon Says Stampofficially signed my retirement papers from tedious cutting. I was able to whip through a whole stack of leaf shapes in a fraction of the time.

Key Supplies Featured	Details
Stamp Set	Stampers Anonymous / Tim Holtz Leaf Prints 2
Die Set	Simon Says Stamp Leaf Prints 2
Distress Ink Pads	Rusty Hinge, Lumberjack Plaid, Barn Door, Spiced Marmalade, Wild Honey, Seedless Preserves, Prize Ribbon, Rustic Wilderness, Peeled Paint
Distress Spray Stain	Antique Linen
Distress Spritz	Antique Linen, Vintage Photo

STAMP SET

COORDINATING DIES

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Everyday Elegance for the Holiday Table

Whether you're pairing them with simple linen napkins or going full vintage heirloom on your place settings, these leaf accents bring instant warmth to your gathering. They are quick to make, completely custom, and guarantee your table feels like a cozy hug for family and friends.

We'll take 5 simple steps to make these charming napkin rings:

Ink Leaf Prints 2 Stamps with Distress Ink Pads
Mist Stamps with Water for a Watercolor Look
Spray Stain & Spritz Splatters
Die-Cut with Matching Dies
Coat with UV Resin for a Hard-Candy Finish

Autumn leaf craft tags on linen with Distress Ink; charms read Shine Like the Stars, Do What You Love, and Own Your Dreams.

PROJECT PALETTE

Assorted Ranger Distress Ink pads on a yellow tray over a grid mat, with red, orange, yellow, blue, green and purple labels.

CARD HIGHLIGHTS

Bringing the Vintage Autumn Vibes to Life 🍁✨

To recreate that heirloom, time-tested look, I used a multi-layered ink-blending process:

Stamping the Detail: Using the stunning Leaf Prints 2 set from Tim Holtz and Stampers Anonymous, I stamped a variety of maple, oak, and seasonal leaf shapes. Apply 2–3 different ink colors directly onto the Leaf Prints 2 stamp before pressing onto watercolor paper to create instant color mixes.
Creating the Watercolor Look: Mist the inked stamps with water and stamp again to create an artsy feel to the coloring of the leaves.
Layering Color & Texture: After coloring them with vibrant Distress Ink Pads I misted the die-cuts with Distress Spray Stain for an organic, aged gradient.
Adding Sparkle & Shine: A few quick splatters of Distress Spritz provided just enough metallic shimmer to mimic glistening fall dew drops.
The Hard-Candy Finish: To seal everything and make the colors pop, I put on a pair of gloves coated each piece with a smooth layer of UV Resin - Clear Hard Type. I added a few small gold foil flakes to the wet resin before curing. You can cure this with a UV lamp in about 300 seconds or place in the sun to cure. Once cured, they turned into shiny, glass-like keepsakes that feel totally durable.
Sentimental Touches: Tied with rustic natural twine, each leaf is paired with a little vintage metal charm bearing encouraging phrases like "Own Your Dreams" and "Be You Bravely" to give guests a sweet token to take home.

STAMP & DIE-CUT

Colorful watercolor leaf stickers scattered on a gray grid cutting mat, with no people and a calm craft-table scene.

MIST WITH SPRAY STAIN FOR AN ANTIQUED LOOK

Colorful leaf cutouts surround a Distress Spray Stain bottle on a speckled craft box, evoking an autumn collage.

MISTING WITH DISTRESS SPRITZ

Two Distress Spritz spray bottles stand in a paint-splattered box with colorful leaf cutouts arranged below.

UP CLOSE AND CRAFTY

Close-up of handmade autumn leaf crafts on white lace and wood, with a metal tag reading CHOOSE HAPPY 365.

Handmade leaf ornaments on wood, with metal tags reading JUST ONE LIFE 247, FREE TO FLY 107, and CHOOSE HAPPY 365.

LAST LOOK

Colorful handmade leaf tags on burlap and lace, with messages like Shine Like the Stars, Just One Life, Choose Happy, and Free to Fly.

Colorful leaf-shaped craft tags on burlap and an embossed plate, reading Own Your Dreams, Do What You Love, Be You, Bravely.

Thank you so much for stopping by today—Are you jumping into Halloween crafting early this year, or do you wait until October? Let me know in the comments below!

SUPPLIES:

I listed the products that I have used below. Please note that these are compensated affiliate links, used at no cost to you. I really appreciate your support. All stamps used today were part of my maker package from Alex Syberia Designs Click on the icons below each product picture to shop with SimonSaysStamp.com.