How to make a fall foliage DIY paper leaf branch arrangement

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This simple fall arrangement costs next to nothing because all you have to make is DIY paper leaves using lunch bags and glue them on real tree branches found outside.

• brown paper bags • floral foam blocks • scissors • hot glue gun • branches • plug-in fairy lights • flower pot • leaf shape

Supplies needed:

Choose a leaf you like

Pick a leaf shape. I made a printable template for you that you can use if you don't want to go outside to find a leaf you like.

1

Cut out the leaf template

Use sharp scissors to cut out both of your different-sized printed leaf templates. Don't worry about being too exact.

2

Trace and cut out leaves

Cut out your paper leaf shape. Since the brown paper bag has more than one layer, you'll end up with several brown paper leaves.

3

Draw in leaf veins

I used three different colored pencils in white, brown, and gray to draw in veins onto the paper leaf.

4

Glue leaves onto branches

Use a hot glue gun to attach your DIY paper leaves to real branches found outside.

5

Add branches to planter

I used a planter to make a fall foliage arrangement with the paper leaf branches and also added some fairy lights.

6

You can use these easy DIY paper leaves for a variety of different projects such as a fall leaf wreath or a paper leaf garland for you mantel. Check out the full tutorial.

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