Here are the things you may need:
Colorful maple leaves or other fall leaves that you collected;
Floral tape;
Floral wire or craft wire;
Scissors.
Step 1 – Fold the maple leaf in half horizontally (tip touches stem)
Step 2 – Roll the leaf tightly from end to end to establish the very center of the rose
Step 3 – Fold another leaf in half and wrap it fairly tightly around the first
Step 4 – Fold another leaf in half and wrap a little more loosley than the previous one
Step 5 – Fold another leaf and wrap even more loosely
Step 6 – Continue wrapping leaves until rose fullness is reached
Step 7 – Secure the rose base with string to hold it together
Step 8 – Combine roses and surround with leaves, berries and ferns for a beautiful bouquet
Tips:
- Freshly fallen leaves work best, not crisp or crumbling leaves
- Use smaller leaves to start, getting larger as you follow each step
- Leave the stems on each leaf for a more secure base
- Try to find leaves of similar colors to create each rose
- If you don’t have string on hand, try a flexible vine stem to secure the roses
- Wrap leaves around a tall stick to create a faux stem
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