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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

How to make crepe paper roses and hanging branches

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

How to make crepe paper roses and hanging branches

Fold the sheet

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

Step 3

How to make crepe paper roses and hanging branches

Crooked Blade

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

Stage 4

How to make crepe paper roses and hanging branches

Cut Rectangle

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

Step 5

How to make crepe paper roses and hanging branches

Stretch the paper

Lay out the rectangular pieces of paper.

Step 6

How to make crepe paper roses and hanging branches

Fold Rectangle

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

Step 7

How to make crepe paper roses and hanging branches

Paper roll

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

Step 8

How to make crepe paper roses and hanging branches

Glue ends

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

Step 9

How to make crepe paper roses and hanging branches

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

How to make crepe paper roses and hanging branches

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

How to make crepe paper roses and hanging branches

Jessica Peterson

Hanging branch

Hang the canopy from branches with fishing wire.