Crepe Paper Oak Leaf Branch
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There's an undeniable magic in the air during fall. The breeze carries the sweet fragrance of fallen leaves and pumpkin spice while lush greens transform into vibrant branches of ochre, crimson, and burnt umber. This month, we're excited to present our exquisite Crepe Paper Oak Leaf Branches. These incredibly realistic leaves, perfect for fall decorating, bring a touch of rustic elegance to any space, capturing the beauty of the season.
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Before tackling this intermediate project, ensure you have all the tools you'll need. Our precision craft glue, curling, and steel ball shaping tool will help you shape and secure each leaf to create a realistic, lifelike branch. And lastly, for those intricate cuts and bends, your trusty Kai scissors and needle-nose pliers will be invaluable. Once you have everything in hand, download our template, and let's create these gorgeous Crepe Paper Oak Leaf Branches together!
The oak tree, with its strength, endurance, and majestic presence, has been revered for centuries. A symbol of wisdom and stability, the mighty oak has a rich history that spans cultures and continents. From ancient druid rituals to the present day, the oak has been celebrated for its resilience and longevity. There's something incredibly grounding about bringing this iconic tree into our crafting, especially during a season that encourages reflection and gratitude.
Whether displayed on their own in a simple vase or incorporated into a breathtaking centerpiece, these handcrafted beauties are sure to become a cherished part of your fall décor. Also, if you're really feeling the fall spirit, pair your Crepe Paper Oak Leaf Branches with this lovely Layered Watercolor Oak & Acorn Art for an elegant, thematic statement.
As always, we love seeing your finished projects! Please share your Crepe Paper Oak Leaf Branch creations with us in our crafters' community or on Instagram with the hashtag #MadeWithLia. There's nothing more rewarding than seeing your creativity come to life. Happy crafting, and may your home be filled with the warmth and beauty of autumn!
Tools
Materials
- Lia Griffith Double-Sided Crepe Paper - Green Tea & Cypress
- Lia Griffith Extra-Fine Crepe Paper – Espresso
- Floral Wire – 24-Gauge Paper Covered Green
- Thick Paper Covered Stem Wire
- PanPastel - Diarylide Yellow 250.5 and Burnt Sienna 740.5
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Leave a CommentI used the green tea and cypress but if you cut the svg as shown the leaves are two tone when put together. I had to recut the entire pattern and flip the paper over to get two halves of the same color. Does that make sense?.Problem solved but I ended up using twice as much paper as I had planned.
I’m so sorry the SVG was misleading, this is how I cut to make the project but failed to make it clear for you! You now have enough leaves for two branches! We have updated the SVG so that you can get 10 full leaves in one cut.
Thanks, I am loving this project. The technique of using the ball tool to make the veins is brillant. They are coming out so nice. I used 3 pan pastels to color. The Dairylide yellow, Burnt Sienna shade(740.3) and permanent Red extra dark (340.1)
So fun and will give this Florida transplant memories of Nw England fall!
And I’m glad to have 2 branches.
That sounds gorgeous! There are so many variations in nature. 🙂
The downloads for this currently are linked to the opening page for the month. Could you have the IT crew fix this, and let us know. Thanks!
Thanks for letting us know! It is updated. 🙂
Oh, I almost forgot the materials list states green tea/ cypress paper and the PDF pattern states ferns/ moss. Are you using both?
We only used Green Tea & Cypress. We have updated the pattern! 🙂
If I wanted to make some of the leaves with a red or orange tint to them what colors of pan pastel would work best? Thanks.
I would recommend the Orange 280.5 and Permanent Red 340.5
Do you think Caffe is similar enough in color to use for this project instead of espresso or is caffe too dark?
You can totally use it! 🙂
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