Paper Leaf Garland
Level of difficulty: Beginner
It’s always fun to use colorful leaves to decorate for fall! This branch full of realistic paper leaves will look gorgeous on a tabletop or mantle. You can use recycled paper bags or kraft paper to create this autumn craft.
What You'll Need:
- Kraft Paper/Bags
- Crafter’s Closet Deco Podge Gloss
- Crafter’s Closet Orange Acrylic Paints
- Crafter’s Closet Gold Metallic Paint
- Crafter’s Closet Green Acrylic Paint
- Crafter’s Closet Red Acrylic Paint
- Branches
- Scissors or Personal Cutting Machine
- Non-Stick Mat
- Wire
- Paint Brush
- Small Cups for Mixing
- Template
Let's Do This!
Step 1:
A) Print out the leaf template and cut it out.
B) Trace the leaf template onto kraft paper or a paper bag.
C) Cut out the leaves. Optional: Use a personal cutting machine to cut out the leaves.
Step 2:
A) Cut 11" lengths of wire for as many leaves as you’d like to make.
B) Deco podge one side of a leaf. Tip: Work on a non-stick mat to more easily remove leaves after coating with deco podge.
C) Sandwich a wire between the deco-podged leaf and a matching leaf. Rub to secure the wire between the two paper leaves. Let dry.
D) Repeat this process to make as many leaves as you’d like.
Step 3:
A) Cut 11" lengths of wire for as many leaves as you’d like to make.
B) Deco podge one side of a leaf. Tip: Work on a non-stick mat to more easily remove leaves after coating with deco podge.
C) Sandwich a wire between the deco-podged leaf and a matching leaf. Rub to secure the wire between the two paper leaves. Let dry.
D) Repeat this process to make as many leaves as you’d like.
Step 4:
A) Twist the wire stems around a branch to attach the leaves. Tip: Cluster a few leaves together for a more natural look.
B) Continue adding leaves to the branch until you achieve the look you’d like.
- Filename
- leaf_template.pdf
- Size
- 334 KB
- Format
- application/pdf
