2 Ways To Fold A Christmas Tree Napkin: Standing 3D & Classic Pocket Fold Tutorials

Looking for ways to take your Christmas table to the next level with creative napkin folding? Check out these two must-try Christmas Tree Napkin Folds tutorials! We guide you through the classic pocket fold, perfect for cloth napkins, and a new, fun standing 3D version that pairs well with paper napkins. Both of these easy napkin Christmas tree folds will transform your table, making for a fun and festive setting that guests will love. Let’s start folding!

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Materials to Make A Classic Christmas Tree Napkin Fold

First, you need square cloth napkins to make a Christmas tree napkin fold. I recommend a 20-inch square if possible.

You can use either a solid color or a printed napkin. Each will produce a unique-looking tree.

If desired, you can embellish your napkin fold with cinnamon sticks, pine cones, cranberries, and more.

Step-By-Step Napkin Christmas Tree Fold

To begin a Napkin Christmas Tree Fold, you need a square napkin, approximately 20 inches or more.

Fold the napkin in half and then in half again. You should have a square at this point with four layers.

Next, at the open side of the folded napkin, fold down each corner leaving approx. 1/2-1 inch allowance between each fold. Refer to images below for appearance.

Once all the folds are made, hold the napkin folds in place and turn it over with the folds face down on the table.

Next, find the center of the folded edge and bring both corners over to form a point.

Once again, hold the napkin in place and turn over with the folded corners flat on the table.

Make Final Napkin Christmas Tree Folds

To make the final fold, begin at the top fold and tuck the point under the flap.

Continue folding until you have tucked all but the last fold under.

Finally, fold the bottom of the napkin upward and tuck it under the previous flap.

This is the finished Christmas Tree Napkin.

Classic Christmas Tree Napkin on Table

There are several options for displaying your Christmas Tree Napkin on your tables.

First, place the napkin in the center of your dinner plate.

Or get creative and garnish the tree with a cinnamon stick and a cranberry.

You can also place the napkin beside the dinner plate and place cutlery on top.

In addition, a solid green napkin makes a perfect Christmas Tree Napkin Fold and looks great with a cinnamon stick and a pinecone topper.

Buffet Option

Each napkin type creates a unique, decorative look for your tablescapes.

Just so you know, the print napkins used here are reversible, which makes for a great pattern combination. If you use print napkins, you will want the backside pattern appropriate for this fold.

3D Standing Christmas Tree Napkin Fold

The best choice of napkin for the 3D standing Christmas Tree Napkin Fold is a square paper dinner or cocktail napkin. There are so many great holiday designs to choose from, but today I’m using a red bird holiday napkin.

First, open the napkin once. Then, bring the top fold and align it with the center fold of the napkins. Press open the sides to form a triangle

Fold the two pieces along the top fold line to align both edges.

Finally, fold the bottom side over at the center to stack all four pieces.

Standing 3D Christmas Tree Napkin

The standing 3D Christmas Tree napkin looks lovely in the center of each plate for the table setting. A quick and easy way to create a dramatic Christmas table setting.

Bonus Cutlery Pocket Napkin Fold

Another similar option is to make the napkin into a cutlery pocket.

First, untuck the bottom fold and unfold the side angles to adjust this fold.

Then turn over and fold the corners again with the bottoms even with each other.

Finally, turn over and place the cutlery inside the napkin fold.

Both of these creative napkin folds are easy to make and create a festive table setting.

Resources

• SEE Sprig Bird Cloth Napkins
• Red Bird Paper Cocktail Napkins
• Red and White Gingham Napkins
• Christmas Plaid Cloth Napkins

Other Napkin Fold Options

When setting a creative tablescape, it’s always fun to use your napkins in innovative ways. Here are a few additional napkin-fold tutorials and creative napkin ideas.

• Bow Tie Napkin Fold
• Tulip Napkin Fold
• How to Paint Flour Sack Napkins
• Christmas Napkins with Cutlery Pockets DIY
• Pottery Barn Style Leaf Napkin Ring DIY
• Easy Burlap Napkin Rings DIY

Thanks so much for stopping by at this busy time of the year. I hope you are enjoying this last week before Christmas.

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