Introduction
Party Decoration
In Scandinavia during Christmastime, it’s traditional to suspend a branch from the ceiling and adorn it with ornaments. We’ve put a springy twist on the idea by creating paper leaves and flowers and attaching them to a hanging branch over an outdoor dining table.
Step 1
Cut Leaves
Cut out leaf shapes from the different shades of green paper. Vary the sizes so your final arrangement will appear more organic.
Step 2
Fold Leaf
Fold one end of the leaf in half. This is where you will glue it onto the branch.
Step 3
Twist Leaf
Twist the opposite end of the leaf a bit to give it more shape.
Step 4
Cut Rectangle
To make the flower, cut a rectangle from the red crepe paper.
Step 5
Stretch Paper
Stretch out the rectangle pieces of paper.
Step 6
Fold Rectangle
Fold the rectangle in half but do not crease. Make a bubble of sorts.
Step 7
Roll Paper
Start rolling the end of the paper into a spiral until you reach the end of the paper.
Step 8
Glue Ends
Turn it upside down and glue the end. Glue the sides if necessary.
Step 9
Attach Paper to Branch
Glue the flowers onto the branch. Group them together at the ends of the branches to create a more life-like branch.
Step 10
Glue Leaves to Branch
Glue the leaves onto the branch. Group them together at the ends of the branches to create a more life-like branch.
Step 11
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Hang Branch
Hang the canopy of branches with fishing wire.
