Name: Napkin Rings and a Decorated Vase from Corrugated Cardboard
Ingredients: Scissors; 1 small roll corrugated cardboard or 3 sheets approximately 10 by 15 inches (available at craft stores); 1 empty cardboard roll from paper towels (optional); Double-sided tape; 18 to 26 strands Raffia; 12 to 24 small dried or fresh flowers; 1 glass cylinder vase (3 inches in diameter)

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Napkin Rings and a Decorated Vase from Corrugated CardboardJohn A. Rizzo

Don't recycle corrugated cardboard—reuse it! Cut, and tied with raffia, it makes fun, texturally interesting napkin rings and adds a creative touch to a plain vase. Add autumn-hued fresh or dried flowers to complete the project.

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