Branch with leaves in crepe paper

Print and cut out the template sheet, which you can find as a separate PDF file at the bottom of this page. Cut out all the parts for the branch with leaves. Remember to cut along the guide lines shown on the template.

Divide the thin floral wires into four or five parts. Glue one part of the leaf underneath the wire so that it is just covered – NOTE make sure that the stretching direction of the paper should face diagonally downwards towards the wire. Give the other part of the leaf a 1/2 turn so it stretches in the same direction. Glue the leaf section over the floral wire so that the wire is just covered.

Cover the stem with a strip. Stretch the strip out and glue the end of the strip just underneath the leaf.

Attach the small twigs to a strong floral wire with a little glue and wrap the narrow strip of crepe paper around it.

Continue down the stem and insert the leaves into the wrapping with a little glue – place the leaves in pairs 2 cm apart. Continue to glue around the wrapped wire.

Shape the leaves and branch by bending the floral wire – it will bring the branch to life.

Print the template here.