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Remarkably Realistic Plants You Can Make With Paper

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Are you looking for a fun and easy way to add some greenery to your home without having to worry about watering or sunlight? Then you need to learn how to make paper plants!

Handmade Houseplants: Remarkably Realistic Plants You Can Make with Paper

by Corrie Beth Hogg

4.6 out of 5

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Paper plants are a great way to add a touch of nature to your home without any of the hassle. They're also a great way to use up leftover paper scraps, and they make great gifts for friends and family.

In this guide, we'll show you how to make three different types of paper plants: a succulent, a fern, and a rose. We'll also provide you with some tips and tricks for making your paper plants look as realistic as possible.

Materials

* Paper (any type will do, but origami paper or cardstock works best) * Scissors * Glue * Wire (optional) * Paint (optional) * Markers or colored pencils (optional)

Instructions

Succulent

1. Cut out a circle of paper. 2. Fold the circle in half. 3. Fold the circle in half again. 4. Unfold the circle and cut along the creases. 5. Fold each of the four sections of the circle up to meet the center. 6. Glue the sections together. 7. If desired, paint or color the succulent.

Fern

1. Cut out a long, thin strip of paper. 2. Fold the strip of paper in half lengthwise. 3. Cut the strip of paper into small, equal-sized pieces. 4. Unfold the strip of paper and glue the pieces together, leaving a small space between each piece. 5. If desired, paint or color the fern.

Rose

1. Cut out a circle of paper. 2. Fold the circle in half. 3. Fold the circle in half again. 4. Cut out a small circle from the center of the folded paper. 5. Unfold the paper and cut along the creases. 6. Roll up the paper from the outside edge to the center. 7. Glue the roll together. 8. If desired, paint or color the rose.

Tips and Tricks

* To make your paper plants look more realistic, use different colors and textures of paper. * You can also add details to your paper plants with paint, markers, or colored pencils. * If you want your paper plants to be more durable, you can laminate them or spray them with a clear sealant. * You can use wire to support the stems of your paper plants. * Paper plants make great gifts for friends and family.

Now that you know how to make paper plants, you can add a touch of greenery to your home without any of the hassle. Paper plants are a great way to use up leftover paper scraps, and they make great gifts for friends and family. So what are you waiting for? Get started today!

Handmade Houseplants: Remarkably Realistic Plants You Can Make with Paper

by Corrie Beth Hogg

4.6 out of 5