DIY Paper Poinsettia and Holly Leaf Christmas Garland Story

DIY Paper Poinsettia and Holly Leaf Christmas Garland

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This craft tutorial will teach you how to make a DIY Christmas garland, which I am teaching you today with crepe paper poinsettias and holly leaves!

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First, let’s review the supplies, tools, and materials needed to craft this poinsettia and holly Christmas paper garland.

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Supplies

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Download these crepe poinsettia and holly templates by joining the Member Vault. Once you've signed in, search at the top with the keyword ‘poinsettia’ or design #386.

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Start by cutting out your templates. I use 5-6 poinsettia petals (10-12 halves) and about 50 leaves (100 holly leaf halves) for my 5-foot garland.

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For the poinsettia petals and leaves you will add a line of hot glue down right edge of the leaf. Then overlap the petals and leaves slightly, sandwiching the thin wire in between.

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To make the poinsettia start with the smaller petals and style them around the pearl stamen. Wrap in floral tape to secure.

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