Unfortunately I do not have a Japanese cherry tree in my yard. But, I really wanted the effect of these beautiful branches in my house. So, I decided to make some.
Let me show you the finished result first.
I researched online for some tutorials about how to make the branches and then used those steps that made the most sense.
To make the branches, cut branches from your garden. I needed to trim back a Japanese maple, so I cut some branches from that tree. You want long, curved, graceful branches for this project. You will also need white tissue paper, scissors, a pink pen or marker and a glue gun or white glue.
To begin, I cut the tissue in small circles, about 1 inch in diameter.
It's quicker to fold the tissue paper and you get several circles from one cut. I drew little squiggly lines with a pink marker to give my blossoms that faint suggestion of pink.
You need two pieces of tissue per blossom. Use the eraser end of a pencil to fold the tissue into a blossom.
The next step is to place a dot of glue on the end of the tissue and place it on the branch. I place it where there is already a bud.
Continue doing this until you are satisfied with your branches.
On one of the sites I looked at, the author said, "just throw them out when you are done". What?! No way. I will be saving these babies until next year. That's the whole point.
More on Easter décor later. As you can see, I'm on my way.
More on Easter décor later. As you can see, I'm on my way.
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