How to create your paper leaf garland
Crafting leaves with template
Preparation: Print out the template for the leaves and cut them out. This will give you evenly shaped leaves.
Step 1: Choose a colourful folding star and fold it in half.
Step 2: Place the straight side of the stencil against the closed edge of the folded paper and trace the outline.
Step 3: Cut out the sheet along the line and unfold it.
Step 4: Fold the sheet like an accordion (folds about 0.5 to 1 cm apart)
Step 5: Fold the folded sheet in half and glue the two inner sides that meet together.
Step 6: Fan out the leaf slightly so that it looks nice and voluminous.
Create oval leaves
Step 1: Fold a square piece of paper diagonally and cut it into two triangles along the fold line.
Step 2: Take one of the triangles, fold it diagonally again so that the closed side is on the left and the lace is facing upwards.
Step 3: Cut along the right-hand side with contour scissors (zigzag scissors) - this gives the edge a nice structure.
Step 4: Fold the sheet like an accordion.
Step 5: Fold the strip in half and glue the insides together.
Step 6: Open the leaf slightly to emphasise the fan-like shape.
Assemble the leaf garland
Repeat the steps above until you have enough leaves for your garland - depending on how long you want it to be.
Step 1: Take a bamboo cord or other string.
Step 2: Apply a small dab of handicraft glue or hot glue to both ends of a leaf.
Step 3: Wrap the cord around the glue dot and fix it in place. You can wrap it around the leaf once or several times as you wish.
Step 4: Repeat until your garland has reached the desired length.
