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PRODUCT REVIEW - PAPER SOURCE'S FALL FOLDED LEAVES GARLAND

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So anyone that knows me knows I love ALL things Paper Source. It's my favorite craft shop because it has the cutest crafts, unique supplies (sticker maker, anyone?), and I just love going there for craft inspo. I've attended their craft workshops a few times, and totally love their easy-to-create kits, but I've only made a few of their garlands. So, I was super excited to try their Folded Leaves Garland Kit, and thought I'd go ahead and do a product review on it.

First things first, you're going to need the following supplies - a ruler, scissors, double-sided tape, and a bone folder. The bone folder is optional, but the salesman at Paper Source assured me that it is a "life-changer".

*Full disclosure, it didn't change my life, but it's definitely a super handy craft tool, and one that I will definitely be using for all my future paper folding needs.

Paper Source also give you a set of instructions for how to create your Folded Fall Leaves Garland (say that 10X fast) on the back of the packet. Fairly simple instructions, and since it's a skill level of 2, I wasn't anticipating any issues.

The kit comes with 12 perforated leaves on 6 different fall colored papers and a long length of kraft twine.

The first thing you're going to do is cut 7 inches of twine. This length will be used to tie your leaf together at the end. You will need 12 strands of 7 inch twine, one for each of your leaves.

Next, start punching out your leaves from the perforated papers.

Paper Source usually does a great job of providing everything you need for their craft kits without having to spend a lot of time cutting/tracing. This kit did not disappoint! I had a few issues with some of the corners, but other than that, it was a breeze.

Next, you are going to fold your leaf in half by lining up the edges and leaf points together.

Next, if you have a bone folder, use it to press down all along the fold you just created. This will give you a sharp crease which will come in handy later. Next, you will start accordion folding the leaf, starting on one side and making your way to the other. I decided to use a bone folder about half way through the folds just to make those creases very sharp so it was easier for me to hold the paper in my hands as I was weaving it back and forth.

Then, you will fold your leaf in half on that first crease mark you made when you first folded your leaf in half -- told you you that bone folder would come in handy! Use your 7 inches of twine to make a few knots around your leaf at that halfway point.

After that, you will need to use double-sided tape to ensure that your leaf stays together when you match the edges back up. The middle of your leaf should be the tallest part, so those two strips of paper in the middle need to stick to each other to ensure your leaf stays open. Take a few pieces of double-sided tape to stick on those two strips.

Then, apply pressure to join the two flaps together. After that, you just need to create the rest of your leaves!

Finally, take the remaining length of twine, tie each leaf on it, ensuring that you are adding leaves to the twine in the order in which you would like to see them hang once complete. Also, you will notice that even after a double knot, the leaves are still easily movable on the twine. That's great for us because that means you can string all your leaves and then adjust them on the twine to your liking afterwards.

These are some ideas for how to showcase your Paper Source Folded Fall Leaves Garland (did you say it 10x yet?):

-as an accent to your table runner for your fall tablescape -

- as a place card holder for your Thanksgiving table -

-as a super cute addition to any fall decor you have at home -

THE CRAFTY LEFTY'S PRODUCT REVIEW

PAPER SOURCE'S FALL FOLDED LEAVES GARLAND

1. great beginner craft for the Fall

2. easy and quick to make; you can knock this out in an afternoon

3. requires simple supplies that you should have at home, otherwise, very readily available

4. colors of the leaves blend in easily with most home decor

I did notice that some paper colors were easier to fold -- the white and kraft colored papers, for example. I had a harder time with the metallic paper, and really needed to take my time to ensure that I was folding the leaf along the score lines.

My suggestion for improvement: Ensure all paper weight is the same so it can easily be folded along the score lines.

And that's it, folks! I hope you liked the product review. If you have created the Paper Source Folded Fall Leaves Garland at home, definitely let me know in the comments. I'd love to hear what your take was!

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