The Cardstock Ginkgo Branch is a quick project you can finish in about thirty minutes. So if you want a little fall color on the table without a long afternoon of crafting, this is the one to reach for.

First, we'll cut the fan-shaped leaves from Lia Griffith cardstock, using the printable template or a cutting machine. Then we'll give each leaf a gentle shape and attach it along the branch. Because the leaves are small and simple, the whole piece comes together quickly.

Golden cardstock captures ginkgo at its best, during that brief stretch of fall when the trees glow yellow from top to bottom. As a result, your cardstock ginkgo holds on to the moment the real tree lets go of all too soon.

The Ginkgo species has been around for more than two hundred million years, long enough to have shared the planet with dinosaurs. It's also famous for dropping nearly all its leaves at once, sometimes in a single day. Meanwhile, in Japan, several ginkgo trees survived the bombing of Hiroshima, and today they stand as a symbol of resilience and hope.

Lay a cardstock ginkgo branch along the mantel, or stand a few in a stoneware jug by the front door. Its gold also pairs beautifully with our Crepe Paper Golden Cushion Chrysanthemum for a warm autumn arrangement.

When your branch is finished, share your cardstock ginkgo in our crafters' community and on social using #MadeWithLia.

FAQs

How long does the cardstock ginkgo branch take to make?
About thirty minutes, which makes it a great quick project for fall decorating.

Do I need a cutting machine for the cardstock ginkgo?
No. You can cut every leaf by hand with the printable template, though a cutting machine speeds things up.

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