my last post included these leafy branches
that aren't leafy branches at all!
the trees in my yard haven't yet put on spring buds or leaves,
so i had to find a way to turn some bare branches into props for photos...
i've done that before with paper flowers and paper leaves,
but this time i used a different material to make the leaves:
thick satin ribbon saved from gift baskets.
they turned out SO much more realistic than i had anticipated,
and i'm thrilled to share this idea with you!
continue reading for the easy tutorial...