Last Updated on 2020-11-02 by Linda

We all know how much I love tablescapes and napkin folding, well hold on to your hats because I have a few more seasonal folds for you. I have created a step by step tutorial and a you-tube video all to help you discover the secrets behind the fold. Today I will be sharing the Christmas Elf Shoe, and then over the next few days the Christmas Elf Hat and the Christmas Tree.

The shoe fold is for a more kid friendly seasonal table. Imagine the look on their faces when they see the table setting.

Christmas Elf Shoe Napkin Fold

For this most magical time of the year I am creating some wonderful napkins for the holiday table. First up is the Christmas Elf Shoe, I swear this has become my favourite seasonal fold, replacing my Fall Rose napkin.. The Elf Shoe is not too difficult, a few more steps than some of the others but very easy to learn and it looks fabulous on your table. I am thinking of alternating the Tree, the shoe and the hat on my place settings for a real punch.

The shoe is cute because the opening has some many possibilities, maybe add a few lindor chocolates or little take home gift ornaments for your guests.

Video Tutorial of the Napkin Fold

I have been having some difficulty with the video showing up in my post lately but if you follow the link to You tube, you can watch me re-create the Elf Shoe Napkin fold.

Pictorial of the Christmas Elf Shoe

How to Create the perfect Shoe Napkin

Re-creating this napkin fold is quite easy. One small tip you want a thinner napkin so folding is easy or keep a hot iron close by.

Start with a square napkin,
Fold in half
fold in a third
Take top right hand corner and move it towards the middle and cross over the napkin
repeat with the left side
fold in right side, similar to making a paper airplane
repeat with left side
fold in half and turn napkin over to see the smooth side
Take the top flap and fold it up
take bottom flap and cross over and tuck in to fold
fold over flap
sounds confusing right, really its not follow the pictures or better yet keep watching the video

Christmas Elf Shoe Napkin

Creating the cutest napkin fold for the Christmas holiday table. Not an elegant dinner fold but one that will be a huge hit Christmas morning

Print Recipe Pin Recipe Rate Recipe

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Author: Linda

Equipment

Linen or cloth napkins

Instructions

Start with a square napkin,
Fold in half
fold in a third
Take top right hand corner and move it towards the middle and cross over the napkin
repeat with the left side
fold in right side, similar to making a paper airplane
repeat with left side
fold in half and turn napkin over to see the smooth side
Take the top flap and fold it up
take bottom flap and cross over and tuck in to fold
fold over flap

Tried this recipe?Mention @alabouroflife or tag #alabouroflife!