Paper flowers are my absolute favorite thing to craft. But paper plants are a close second! Out of all the plants I have made, I would have to say the fern is at the top of the list. In my video tutorial today, I’m showing you some different fern leaves you can make out of paper. I’ll also share some ideas for how to decorate with ferns and how to create paper fern arrangements to use as home décor.
In the video, you’ll see some fern DIY projects I’ve made in the past. You’ll also learn how to make a new wreath using a fern leaf pattern I designed a few years ago.
Fabulous Fern Décor
As you can see from my photos here, there are many ways for you to decorate with ferns and create gorgeous paper fern arrangements. I like to use frosted paper and double-sided crepe paper to give my ferns more texture. And then I bring them to life by curling the paper.
In my video tutorial below, I’ll show you how to curl these tiny delicate fern leaves so they look more natural. You’ll also learn how to glue your fern leaves onto a grapevine wreath and how to layer the leaves. If you scroll down a bit, you can find the tools and materials I used to create this wreath, the pattern, and then the video tutorial.
Toward the end of the video is when you’ll see more ideas for how to decorate with ferns and how to create fern arrangements. I’ve also linked all of the projects shown here below the video. If you end up crafting any of these projects, share them with us! You can post pictures on our Facebook page or post them on your Instagram and use the hashtag #MadeWithLia.
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Tools
- Cutting Machine (recommended)
- Detail Scissors (if cutting by hand)
- High-Temp Hot Glue Gun
- Curling Tool
Materials
Instructions
Download and cut out our fern pattern below. Due to the intricate details of the design, we recommend using a cutting machine with our SVG file. Or you can use your detail scissors with our PDF template if cutting by hand. Then watch the video below to learn how to assemble your own paper fern wreath.
Paper Fern Projects in this Video
- Potted paper fern plant
- Paper fern wreath (using a twig branch base we created)
- Paper greenery wedding bouquet
- Fall paper fern wreath
- Double-sided crepe paper fern
- Holiday tablescape
- Table settings
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7 Comments
Hi,
I changed the blade and the cardstock weight to heavy. Still running into problems cutting the intricate large fern using Paper Papers Moss 80# text weight paper. Could it be the mat?
Unfortunately, we can’t go to a craft store! Will need to order online depending upon what you advise.
Thanks so much!
Pilar
Hi Pilar,
We will try test cutting this fern to find a good setting and get back to you ASAP.
Hi,
Botanic is no longer available with PaperPapers. What color and source would you recommend to replace this paper?
Thanks!
Hi Pilar,
We now have our own line of frosted paper and have a green that is almost identical to botanic in our Conifer pack, you can purchase it in our shop! https://shopliagriffith.com/product/frosted-craft-paper-conifer-pack/
Thank you …what setting on the newest cricut maker? for these papers? I seem to have either an issue with setting or blade. Thank you!!
Hi Pilar,
We only use the Cricut Maker and would recommend using the medium card stock setting with the fine point blade. Please do a test cut before using a whole sheet of paper, if the blade is still ripping the paper on this setting try cutting on the heavy card stock setting.
I love this tutorial… planning to make a paper fern. Thanks so much for sharing your patterns and directions with us for the paper fern.