How to make crepe paper roses and hanging branches

Introduction

Party decoration

In Scandinavia, during Christmas, it is traditional to hang a branch from the ceiling and adorn it with decorations. We've put a springy twist on the idea by creating paper leaves and flowers and attaching them to a hanging branch above an outdoor dining table.

Step 1

Cut leaves

Cut out leaf shapes from the different shades of green paper. Vary the sizes to make your final arrangement look more organic.

Step 2

Fold the sheet

Fold one end of the sheet in half. This is where you will paste it into the branch.

Step 3

Crooked Blade

Twist the opposite end of the leaf a bit to give it more shape.

Stage 4

Cut Rectangle

To make the flower, cut a rectangle out of the red crepe paper.

Step 5

Stretch the paper

Lay out the rectangular pieces of paper.

Step 6

Fold Rectangle

Fold the rectangle in half but do not fold. Make a kind of bubble.

Step 7

Paper roll

Start rolling the end of the paper in a spiral until you reach the end of the paper.

Step 8

Glue ends

Turn it upside down and glue the end. Tape down the sides if necessary.

Step 9

Attach paper to branch

Stick the flowers on the branch. Group them at the ends of the branches to create a more realistic branch.

Step 10

Glue leaves to branch

Stick the leaves on the branch. Group them at the ends of the branches to create a more realistic branch.

Step 11

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Hanging branch

Hang the canopy from branches with fishing wire.