Make leaves out of green construction paper.
Make a palm tree out of carpet rolls.
Make some paper tree palms f.
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I don t have a picture of the next phase but you will add brown paper comes on a roll.
Then you ll set these aside and start with the brown paper bags by cutting the bottoms off of them making them open on both ends.
If the quality of the roll is substantial i simply dent and crush the roll in places to create the texture of the trunk.
Insert floral foam into the top opening of the carpet tube making sure it is a tight fit.
I think the best place to find it would be a hardware store.
The first thing you will need to do is visit a carpet store and ask for their carpet rolls no carpet on the roll of course.
I bought the pre cut felt pieces sguares from hobby lobby and traced the palm leaves on them and cut them out my self.
I wrapped by carpet roll with burlap fabric from a fabric store.
This can be done with a hand saw or electric saw.
Use a pencil to draw large palm leaves on green construction paper or poster board.
Twist one end of the folded paper tightly and staple.
To begin the palm tree trunks you ll want to make sure the carpet rolls are cut to a height you re pleased with.
Draw a thin strip on the end of the leaf to attach to the trunk of the tree.
For smaller trees let s cap them at 12 or so i use gift wrap rolls paper towel cardboard or even toilet paper rolls.
This will become the trunk of your palm trees.
I did go back and reinforce the palm leaves with extra cardboard i did it just like i had the tape but i hot glued it.
Staple the untwisted end to the top of the carpet roll.
If you can t go to the tropical regions to see all those beautiful palms bring them at your house.
Cut out the leaves.
Then insert the leaves into the floral foam by sticking the protruding wires into the foam.
Its very easy and fun.
Leave some of the wire protruding from the bottom of the leaf.
Do this until you have surrounded the top of the roll with palm tree fronds.
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Fold three sheets of the green tissue paper into thirds lengthwise.