Acorn & Leaf Garland Tutorial

Ready to string up some fall charm? If you've crafted your painted leaves and acorns from our Acorn & Leaf Paper Craft templates (grab them if you haven't!), you're all set to transform them into a whimsical garland. Use any/all the leaves from the set, or stick with oak leaves for a classic acorn-oak look.

Optional: Create acorn-leaf clusters for extra dimension (detailed below). This beginner-friendly project adds instant cozy to mantels, tables, or doorways.

Get the Templates
Inspirational DIY acorn and leaf garland hanging with fall colors, created with Cakewalk DIY Paper Craft templates.

Tools & Supplies

  • Supplies for DIY acorn and leaf garland tutorial including paper crafts, pins, twine, and glue from Cakewalk DIY Paper Craft.
    • Your finished painted/colored leaves and acorns from the Acorn-Leaf templates tutorial
    • Yarn or twine
    • Floral wire (22-24 gauge, about 5 inches per loop)
    • Pen or dowel (for shaping loops)
    • Wire cutters (or scissors for thin wire)
    • Masking tape
    • Glue (optional)

    Note: For a garland visible front and back, double up with a "leaf sandwich" (an identical leaf that you'll paste over the tape/wire in Step 4). To save time, the back leaves can simply be the same size and paper color as the front — no need to paint a full second set.
  • Diagram for cutting twine for DIY acorn and leaf garland base, part of Cakewalk DIY Paper Craft tutorial.

    Step 1:

    Cut yarn or twine to your desired length, adding 6-12 inches on each end for hanging.

  • Crafting pins for DIY acorn and leaf garland, featured in Cakewalk DIY Paper Craft tutorial.

    Step 2:

    • Cut floral wire into 5-inch pieces...
    • Fold each wire in half over a pen barrel and twist to form a loop.
  • Attaching painted leaves to pins for DIY acorn and leaf garland, from Cakewalk DIY Paper Craft tutorial.

    Step 3:

    • Flip a leaf over and tape a loop to the stem.
    • Repeat for all leaves and acorns.
  • Leaf Garland Templates Mozaic Studio

    Optional Step 3a:

    Create leaf or acorn-leaf clusters for extra dimension.
  • Tying leaf and pin sets to twine for DIY acorn and leaf garland, part of Cakewalk DIY Paper Craft tutorial

    Step 4:

    • Tie each loop to the twine, spacing 2–3 inches apart.
    • Start 6–12 inches from each end.
  • Final DIY acorn and leaf garland hanging with adjustments, created with Cakewalk DIY Paper Craft tutorial.

    Step 5:

    • Make leaf sandwiches if needed.
    • Hang your garland!

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