We’re Very Frond of You

These crepe paper palm fronds look and feel crazy real! Our Maker, Meagan has just discovered a new technique that is changing the paper flower game. We’ll share it with you in this project so you can take your crafts to the next level. Incorporate these palm fronds with your favorite tropical flowers for an amazingly realistic display. Everything you need is listed below.

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Tools

Materials

Double Sided Crepe Paper – Lia Griffith “Ferns + Moss”
Green Paper Covered Floral Wire – 18 Gauge
Floral Tape – Lia Griffith “Moss”
Mod Podge

Steps

Gather the tools and materials.
Paint both sides of the crepe paper with mod podge, you will need about 18” of crepe paper.
Allow the mod podge to dry completely, then cut the crepe paper according to the pattern notes.
Fold each leaf in half.
Use floral tape to attach one leaf to the tip of the wire.
Place one leaf folded in half on either side of the wire about 1/2” below the leaves above, secure them into place with floral tape.
Repeat step 6 spacing each pair of leaves 1/2” apart, wrap the remaining stem with floral tape.
Use the curling tool to curl the tip of each leaf down.

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