Easy and affordable paper fan decorations inspired by faux sun palm leaves

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Paper fan decorations for Christmas trees have been around for centuries and were especially popular during Victorian times.

– paper or card stock – scissors – clear tape

Start by folding the card stock accordion style.

Use the ends of the scissors to flatten the card stock folds.

Finish the paper fan folds and don’t worry about it being even folds.

Fold paper fan in half.

Tape the paper fan ends together.

Cut palm leaf details into the paper fan.

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