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Nicole Duke’s Easy and Free DIY Fall Decoration

October 11, 2014 By Christina Gammon 169 Comments

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DIY Fall Leaf Roses Decoration TutorialI found these easy DIY fall leaf roses on Facebook but the person who posted it was not the girl who created it, Nicole Duke. I did a Google search for Nicole Duke’s fall leaf roses and nothing came back directly about her but I LOVE this idea and had to share with you! It reminds me of the flowers my mom showed me how to make when I was a kid using leaves. I can picture these as a table centerpiece for Thanksgiving or a wedding. It’s a great autumn decoration. My family had a fun time using the fall leaves for roses and we are sure you will too!

She used the wrapping floral shops use to keep it all together. I remember mom using the stem of a leaf but for long-lasting durable leaves, you may want to use another material to wrap the base with. If it’s going to be in a vase, any tape would do as long as it was covered. I even made some and just used regular scotch tape. See this post for ways to preserve dried leaves.
There is a tutorial below. If you can’t find leaves where you are this Fall, check out these DIY tissue paper flowers!

Fall leaf rose DIY project

DIY Fall Leaf Roses Supplies

  • Several leaves for each flower (10-15 various sizes and colors)
  • Short Twigs
  • Floral Tape
  • Scissors

Directions for DIY Fall Leaf Roses

  • Begin with a smaller leaf. Placing the colorful side down, fold the points in. Begin to roll the leaf from one side.
  • Take a second leaf and fold the center point down. Place the first rolled leaf in the center, fold down the side points on the second leaf and wrap both sides around the first.
  • Continue to add leaves, rotating the flower as you go to get an even size. Use larger leaves on the outside.
  • Once you have the desired size, wrap the stems tightly with florist tape.
  • Place a twig on the bottom and wrap with the florist tape.

Tip: Keep the petals tucked in so that it doesn’t unravel.

Good luck! We’d love to see how you do. Post your pictures on our Facebook page or in the comments below!

Foliage season is such a short season, I hope you can make many beautiful fall leaf rose bouquets! They’d be a lovely inexpensive gift for friends and family. Some people have used them as centerpieces for fall weddings and they are beautiful!

If you are looking for another flower project that would last long into the winter, check out these beautiful and easy DIY tissue paper flower decorations.

Please, share your completed rose with us! Sisters Know Best Facebook.

Fall leaf roses

Filed Under: Nature, Projects Tagged With: affordable crafts, DIY Projects, Fall Crafts

Comments

  1. Tanya says

    October 11, 2014 at 11:22 pm

    Is there a step by step process on how to make these? Pictures don’t explain much.

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    • cgammon@here2helpservices.com says

      October 11, 2014 at 9:16 pm

      Hi Tanya,
      I added step by step directions to this! Good luck!

      Reply
      • Rick says

        October 16, 2015 at 8:44 pm

        Hi Tanya
        Can you make a u tube video showing you doing it.

        Single Dad trying this craft with my daughters. Not looking like yours at all.

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        • Christina Gammon says

          October 17, 2015 at 7:02 am

          Hi Rick, There is a link to the video tutorial in this post. My 12 year old step daughter made last year. Here’s the direct link to it: http://www.waywardwanderers.com/fall-leaves-rose-video-tutorial/
          Good luck! It’s great you are doing this project with your daughter!

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          • Shelley Fuson says

            August 10, 2020 at 8:00 am

            How can I preserve these to keep?

          • Christina says

            September 9, 2020 at 7:49 pm

            There are lots of ways to preserve them. Have a look at our post on preserving leaves that gives a few ideas on how to.

  2. vera4680 says

    October 12, 2014 at 12:21 am

    I love this idea!!

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  3. Jamie says

    October 12, 2014 at 12:27 am

    I’m unfortunately one of those people who can’t follow picture instructions all that well. Are there perhaps written instructions for this anywhere?

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    • cgammon@here2helpservices.com says

      October 11, 2014 at 9:15 pm

      Hi Jamie,
      I added directions to the tutorial now. I’d love to see your results! Post them to us on Facebook!

      Reply
      • Linda says

        October 13, 2014 at 2:55 pm

        Can you tell me where is this tutorial posted?

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        • Christina Gammon says

          October 14, 2014 at 9:45 am

          Hi Linda, We’ve added the link to the video to the post now but you can also find it here: http://www.waywardwanderers.com/fall-leaves-rose-video-tutorial/

          Reply
  4. LENA CHORE says

    October 11, 2014 at 9:15 pm

    I`D LOVE TO MAKE THEM SO NEET
    SEND ME INSTRUCTION PLEASE

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    • Christina Gammon says

      October 15, 2014 at 3:14 am

      Here is the video: http://www.waywardwanderers.com/fall-leaves-rose-video-tutorial/

      Reply
  5. Vickie Baker says

    October 11, 2014 at 9:25 pm

    How do you keep them from drying out?

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    • cgammon@here2helpservices.com says

      October 11, 2014 at 10:20 pm

      Thanks for the question! i just created a follow up post about this with 3 ideas: https://sistersknowbest.com/2014/10/11/preserve-dried-leaves-flowers/

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    • Patty says

      October 12, 2014 at 3:07 pm

      Years ago when I made floral arrangements from the leaves of the Liquid Amber tree, I rubbed a very light coating of hand lotion gently on each leaf. The lotion kept the leaves supple, and they lasted a long time without drying out. Liquid Amber tress are about the only trees that changes to many fall colors in So. Calif,

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      • A.M. says

        October 16, 2014 at 7:27 pm

        I will try this as it is the only one that doesn’t require me to buy anything extra AND it seems the most environmentally friendly, except perhaps for the waxed paper one.

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        • Christina Gammon says

          October 17, 2014 at 11:18 am

          Many of the ones I made didn’t even use floral tape. We just tied a string around them and stuffed them down in to a vase. Best of luck!

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      • Naomi says

        October 17, 2014 at 8:34 pm

        thank you fr the tip, I had been wondering about that.

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    • Rosalind says

      October 20, 2014 at 8:35 pm

      I would use artificial ones

      Reply
  6. Chrissy says

    October 11, 2014 at 9:37 pm

    Does the color stay on these or do they turn brown? Should they maybe be sprayed with clear spray paint? Or ironed between wax paper to keep the color before making.

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    • cgammon@here2helpservices.com says

      October 11, 2014 at 10:20 pm

      Hi Chrissy, the wax paper technique might work. I just created a post https://sistersknowbest.com/2014/10/11/preserve-dried-leaves-flowers/ about preserving them. Hairspray is really easy and affordable and you can do that after you make them!

      Reply
    • Carol says

      September 8, 2015 at 7:57 pm

      Wax works good. I still have leaves I collected for school at age 13. I am not 67. The leaves are still green but brittle.

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      • Christina Gammon says

        September 9, 2015 at 6:59 am

        That’s great Carol! We do have a link on the page also with a few options on how to preserve dried leaves. I added your idea to my list – THANK YOU! Here is the direct link for that page: https://sistersknowbest.com/2014/10/11/preserve-dried-leaves-flowers/

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  7. sandra ann stonesifer says

    October 11, 2014 at 9:46 pm

    just wanted say how really nice your work is thank you I took a moment to stop and look at your roses thanks again.happy holidays

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    • cgammon@here2helpservices.com says

      October 11, 2014 at 10:18 pm

      Thank you but I can’t take credit for the pictures… Nicole Duke created them but I can’t find her to link to her. It’s a shame because I would love to find more of her stuff! I just had to pass it on for this season!

      Reply
  8. Susan says

    October 11, 2014 at 9:55 pm

    I got all excited and thought, “Oh wow, I am going to gather leaves tomorrow!!”, THEN, I remembered that I just moved to Florida and there are not fallen leaves here. :(. Definitely going to try and make them out of artificial leaves!!!! Thanks so much for sharing. If they come out, I will definitely post them.

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    • cgammon@here2helpservices.com says

      October 11, 2014 at 10:17 pm

      Aw, I bet artificial will work. You won’t be so sad about Florida when the snow starts falling. 🙂

      Reply
    • Chris says

      October 12, 2014 at 12:24 am

      The Dollar Tree has AMAZING artificial leaves (great color, shape, veining) that would work great. They come in packs of 50.

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      • Christina Gammon says

        October 12, 2014 at 9:43 am

        Great tip! Thank you!

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  9. rachel says

    October 11, 2014 at 10:35 pm

    r these real or artificial leaves

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    • cgammon@here2helpservices.com says

      October 11, 2014 at 10:51 pm

      They are real leaves that have fallen. I imagine you can use artificial as well.

      Reply
  10. April says

    October 11, 2014 at 11:38 pm

    Do you soak these first? I’m wondering because around here, by the time the leaves have changed colors they’d be too dry to roll/fold/bend….

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    • Christina Gammon says

      October 12, 2014 at 9:56 am

      You can try that but I look for the ones that still have color. Low branched ones can be picked from the tree.

      Reply
  11. Mary says

    October 11, 2014 at 11:38 pm

    I’m in Arizona without the beautiful Fall leaves. Do you, or anyone you know sell theme?

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    • Christina Gammon says

      October 12, 2014 at 9:46 am

      Maybe I should start selling them… but at this time, we do not. You can try a dollar store for artificial ones…

      Reply
  12. Brenda says

    October 11, 2014 at 11:41 pm

    is there anything you should do to leafs to keep them from crumbling, maybe soak them in something.

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    • Christina Gammon says

      October 12, 2014 at 9:45 am

      We wrote a blog post about how to preserve them: https://sistersknowbest.com/2014/10/11/preserve-dried-leaves-flowers/

      Reply
  13. M says

    October 12, 2014 at 4:12 am

    can i copy this on paper?

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    • Christina Gammon says

      October 12, 2014 at 9:42 am

      Do you mean use paper instead of leaves? What a great idea! I will have to try this also!

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      • H, Laureti says

        October 15, 2014 at 8:26 pm

        Years ago I made roses from crepe paper and dipped them in wax. They were beautiful.

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        • Christina Gammon says

          October 16, 2014 at 6:32 am

          I bet they were! I’d love to see some! You can post to our Facebook page…

          Reply
  14. Carlos assuncao says

    October 12, 2014 at 6:33 am

    Muito bonito

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    • Christina Gammon says

      October 15, 2014 at 3:16 am

      obrigado

      Reply
  15. Sharlene Sigurdson says

    October 12, 2014 at 8:03 am

    at 7:30am went out and gathered some small and large maple leaves. dried them off a bit with paper towel as we had our first light frost last nite! my first one turned out not too bad, think I need to roll the inside leaves tighter; I used 6 leaves but need to use more; prob. 10. yr pics and instructions were fine! can’t wait to do more, a lot more as I want to do a Canadian maple leaf grapevine wreath! 🙂

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    • Christina Gammon says

      October 12, 2014 at 9:41 am

      That sounds like it will be beautiful! It frosted here as well so I am waiting patiently for things to heat up before I go collect more leaves. I’d love to see your wreath when it’s finished!

      Reply
  16. patty says

    October 12, 2014 at 8:43 am

    Next year my son is getting married in October, I would love to create theses for the decorations and maybe the bouquets

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    • Christina Gammon says

      October 12, 2014 at 9:37 am

      That’s a great idea! Another reader is trying the same thing. You might want to experiment with how the leaves hold up or even try artificial leaves.

      Reply
    • courtney says

      October 17, 2014 at 3:14 pm

      My friend just got married October 4th and she made these for her wedding in place of all her flowers cuz they made everything handmade for their wedding absolutely beautiful

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      • Christina Gammon says

        October 18, 2014 at 9:43 am

        Awesome! Congratulations to your friend!

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  17. mizwunderland says

    October 12, 2014 at 8:53 am

    At the bottom there seems to be a tip about how to stop them from unraveling but I do not find it to be very clear. Maybe the hair spray or floral tape will help?

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    • Christina Gammon says

      October 12, 2014 at 9:35 am

      You can use floral tape or even masking tape if you are putting in a vase and hiding the tape. The hairspray will stop the leaves from decaying.

      Reply
  18. Alison Skaff Straub says

    October 12, 2014 at 9:11 am

    I’m going to try these with artificial leaves for my daughters wedding. How many leaves did you use for each flower?

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    • Christina Gammon says

      October 12, 2014 at 9:34 am

      Ooo, great idea! I use 9 or 10 of them of various sizes. Try starting with smaller ones in the middle and bigger as you go out. I’d love to see a picture of this when you have it all decorated! Post to our Facebook page! Congratulations to your daughter!

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      • skyline says

        October 12, 2014 at 1:36 pm

        So beautiful. Wish I lived in a place where oak trees were plenty. May try a Christmas version. Thanks for sharing x

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        • Christina Gammon says

          October 12, 2014 at 4:32 pm

          Try purchasing them at the Dollar Store or you can order artificial leaves from Unbeatable Sale or another online store.

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  19. Anna Hambelton says

    October 12, 2014 at 10:13 am

    Please make a turtorial for the Leaf Roses!!!!

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    • Christina Gammon says

      October 14, 2014 at 12:14 pm

      Here you go Anna, enjoy! http://www.waywardwanderers.com/fall-leaves-rose-video-tutorial/

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  20. Gay Scmidt says

    October 12, 2014 at 12:48 pm

    Where can I find the glycerine?

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    • Christina Gammon says

      October 12, 2014 at 4:36 pm

      Most craft stores would have it. You can purchase it online too. I get mine from Unbeatable Sale.

      Reply
  21. Johnny Max says

    October 12, 2014 at 3:02 pm

    Post a video! I’m all thumbs and read! LOL 😉

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    • Christina Gammon says

      October 14, 2014 at 11:55 am

      LOL, here you go! http://www.waywardwanderers.com/fall-leaves-rose-video-tutorial/

      Reply
  22. Jennie Williams says

    October 12, 2014 at 6:24 pm

    My daughter and I had such fun together making them today. What a great idea. Thank you for shearing.

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    • Christina Gammon says

      October 12, 2014 at 10:33 pm

      Excellent Jennie! So happy to hear this! I’d love to see your pictures on our Facebook page! How many did you make?

      Reply
  23. Renee Bailiff says

    October 12, 2014 at 11:29 pm

    I wonder if Modge Podge or another paint on sealer would work for this. I am going to make a couple tomorrow and see. Modge podge is used for decoupage and as a sealer so I think it will work and would be easy to use as it dries fast. After I have made the flower I will seal it and see how that works. Thank you for sharing such a great idea. Don’t you just love nature? Recycling…lol

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    • Christina Gammon says

      October 14, 2014 at 11:54 am

      Hi Renee, here is a post about different ways to preserve them. I’m sure there are so many ways but here are the best ones we have: https://sistersknowbest.com/2014/10/11/preserve-dried-leaves-flowers/

      Reply
  24. Jamie says

    October 13, 2014 at 12:05 am

    Where do you find the instructions to make these ?? Thank you

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    • Christina Gammon says

      October 14, 2014 at 11:38 am

      We created a video Jamie you can find here: http://www.waywardwanderers.com/fall-leaves-rose-video-tutorial/

      Reply
  25. poizat says

    October 13, 2014 at 7:03 am

    on peu avoir les explications en francais merci

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    • Christina Gammon says

      October 13, 2014 at 1:18 pm

      Je suis désolé . Nous ne le faisons pas . Nous publions une vidéo plus tard aujourd’hui sur ce post si .

      Reply
  26. Linda Costes says

    October 13, 2014 at 1:19 pm

    Can’t wait to try this. I have always been “crafty” and love things you can do using free or very cheap items & turn them into something nice. One man’s trash is another’s treasure kind of person. Being a single mom meant I had to use my head instead of my pocketbook to decorate. Thank you for adding this to my list of crafts.

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    • Christina Gammon says

      October 14, 2014 at 10:22 am

      Hi Linda,
      I’m the same way, cheaper the better or FREE works for me! You’ll love my sisters post that is coming out soon then for repurposing wool sweaters she gets from Goodwill. Thanks for your comment!

      Reply
  27. Rosa Linda H says

    October 13, 2014 at 4:34 pm

    Getting married 10/25- attempting to use these in bouquets! Will post results! Thank you for sharing this. I LOVE it!

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    • Christina Gammon says

      October 13, 2014 at 11:08 pm

      I’ve heard a few people doing this. Try to preserve them or buy artificial from the Dollar Store or another store. Our preserve post might help: https://sistersknowbest.com/2014/10/11/preserve-dried-leaves-flowers/ Best of luck with your wedding!

      Reply
  28. gail brittingham says

    October 13, 2014 at 7:52 pm

    Love these great project

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    • Christina Gammon says

      October 13, 2014 at 11:03 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  29. Rebecca says

    October 13, 2014 at 8:52 pm

    These are stunning and confusing. Do you by chance have a youtube video, on how to make? It sure would be easier to watch it live. Thanks!

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    • Christina Gammon says

      October 13, 2014 at 11:02 pm

      Yes, you can view the video on my other site: http://www.waywardwanderers.com/fall-leaves-rose-video-tutorial/ They start out confusing but you get the hang of it pretty quick. Good luck!

      Reply
  30. lindarm says

    October 14, 2014 at 9:10 am

    very nice!!!! move over Martha Stewart!!

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    • Christina Gammon says

      October 14, 2014 at 10:19 am

      Thank you Linda but we can’t take full credit… 🙂

      Reply
  31. Carolyn Smith says

    October 14, 2014 at 10:42 pm

    I enjoyed making these roses. They were really easy and fun. Thanks.

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    • Christina Gammon says

      October 14, 2014 at 10:55 pm

      We are so happy to hear that Carolyn! Feel free to post your pictures on our Facebook page and check back for up and coming projects!

      Reply
      • Claudia Edwards says

        October 15, 2014 at 6:49 am

        I made roses out of crepe(?) paper while growing up in Peru. U enjiyed doing it as it seemed almist therapeutc to me. I’m considering making some with my son some time as I’m not as craftsy anymore. I love this!

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        • Christina Gammon says

          October 15, 2014 at 5:45 pm

          Hi Claudia,
          Thanks for your comments. I bet the paper ones were awesome too! And they probably last as long. I encourage you to make them with your son! They are a fun little project and there is no wrong way with them. They all come out beautiful!

          Reply
  32. Bunny says

    October 15, 2014 at 2:37 pm

    This is funny.The only new thing about this, that has been created is it has been documented on how to make them.I am 65 yrs old and I remember my great-grandmother making them for wreaths,center pieces and we made them for in my hair with ribbons attached when I was little and always saved a few to use for decorating some Christmas gifts.It may have been a new craft created to you but many creative minds came before all of us..they just never had a video camera.

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    • Christina Gammon says

      October 15, 2014 at 5:43 pm

      I know what you mean Bunny. My mom taught me how to make roses from leaves too, not as perfect as these but still roses. I’d love to hear about some of those other crafts…

      Reply
  33. Linda Dodge Powell says

    October 15, 2014 at 10:25 pm

    Would spray clear urathane work to preserve? OR should I just use the hairspray? I want to make these precious roses to sell at a church bazaar!

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    • Christina Gammon says

      October 16, 2014 at 6:32 am

      I have experimented enough to know what will hold up best. I do know glycerin give them a rubbery feeling. Hairspray is cheapest way. What a great idea!

      Reply
  34. Carla Walker says

    October 16, 2014 at 9:29 am

    What a great way to use fallen leaves.

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    • Christina Gammon says

      October 16, 2014 at 12:14 pm

      Thank you Carla. You can create such a variety with all the colors! We also used them as a garland for our post outside: https://sistersknowbest.com/2014/10/13/diy-easy-fall-leaf-garland/

      Reply
  35. Cindy says

    October 16, 2014 at 10:52 pm

    I am now soaking mine in Glycerine; will remove after 24 hours and start folding! I did make a rose from a fresh “fall”…it turned out great!!!

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    • Christina Gammon says

      October 17, 2014 at 11:17 am

      I bet it is going to be great! I have some that we didn’t do anything to for preservation and they have now dried perfectly. Frail but I will enjoy them this season and then begin anew next year. Good luck!

      Reply
  36. crystal says

    October 17, 2014 at 4:06 am

    I think they would be awesome as a bouquet for a fall wedding

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    • Christina Gammon says

      October 17, 2014 at 11:15 am

      I agree! There are a few people doing that. I can’t wait to see the pictures. I think the most important thing to take away from it is preserving them.

      Reply
  37. Jeanette says

    October 18, 2014 at 7:46 am

    Going to use this for my renewal of vows. Awesome idea. 🙂

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    • Christina Gammon says

      October 18, 2014 at 9:40 am

      Aw, that made my morning!

      Reply
  38. Donetta says

    October 18, 2014 at 10:54 am

    I love this! Fall is my favorite time of year and these roses are perfect!

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    • Christina Gammon says

      October 20, 2014 at 2:41 pm

      We’re glad you enjoy them. I too love the fall!

      Reply
  39. Margaret says

    October 18, 2014 at 3:30 pm

    Years and years ago, I soaked some leaves in glycerin. I’m not sure the colors stayed true though.

    Reply
    • Christina Gammon says

      October 20, 2014 at 2:41 pm

      Hmmm, I’m not sure. I didn’t use glycerin on mine. Instead, I used hairspray that worked like a charm. I haven’t heard any negatives about glycerin from anyone yet…

      Reply
  40. Darlene Lenox says

    October 19, 2014 at 1:57 pm

    Thank you so much for sharing. Looking forward to making them. Thanks again.

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    • Christina Gammon says

      October 20, 2014 at 2:39 pm

      Our pleasure! We are lookinf forward to sharing many more projects so be sure to grab our newsletter sign up! If you have questions, just ask! 🙂

      Reply
  41. Sara Zancotti says

    October 19, 2014 at 2:20 pm

    Beautiful! I gotta try this! Thank you:)

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    • Christina Gammon says

      October 20, 2014 at 2:38 pm

      You’re welcome! We’d love to see your finished product: https://www.facebook.com/sistersknowbest

      Reply
  42. Justina Thiessen says

    October 20, 2014 at 12:53 pm

    I love this idea and am certainly going to try it before all the leaves are gone!

    Reply
    • Christina Gammon says

      October 20, 2014 at 2:35 pm

      Wonderful! We’d love to see your finished product! Post it here on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sistersknowbest

      Reply
  43. Elsa says

    October 20, 2014 at 1:42 pm

    A video of you actually making the leaf flower would have been better then the instructions

    Reply
    • Christina Gammon says

      October 20, 2014 at 2:33 pm

      Actually there is a video. We mentioned this in the first part of the article. Here you go: http://www.waywardwanderers.com/fall-leaves-rose-video-tutorial/

      Reply
  44. Cheryle says

    October 21, 2014 at 1:16 pm

    How creative & pretty! And those of you asking for step by step instructions if you would just read the article you will see them and even a video to help guide & show you how they did it. Many thanks & blessed be!

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    • Christina Gammon says

      October 23, 2014 at 2:53 pm

      Thank you Cheryle for the comments! So many people think with their eyes these days… which is why we started with the picture but we didn’t realize so many wouldn’t scroll. 🙂

      Reply
  45. Emily Gammon says

    October 23, 2014 at 6:47 am

    Thanks for the enthusiasm, Goldilox! We LOVE your site! Have a spook-tacular Halloween!!
    -Emily

    Reply
  46. Sarah Sarah says

    October 24, 2014 at 5:27 am

    Brilliant! i love your creative work! thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Emily Gammon says

      October 24, 2014 at 7:54 am

      Thank you for your comment. We are having a blast trying new things and are thrilled others are enjoying our blog! -Emily

      Reply
  47. thelemondaisy says

    October 24, 2014 at 3:02 pm

    This looks like a cute little craft. I got a million leaves around me, I’ll have to try this.

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  48. Barbara R. says

    October 29, 2014 at 9:59 pm

    I made these and they turned out pretty good. I found leaves that were beautiful but a bit too dry so I put them in a bowl of warm water to wet them down a bit. What I didn’t do that I see here Is fold the outer leaves a bit to get that lovely rolled edge some of the petals have. I’m going to make a few more and try to post a pic later. Thanks for posting this great idea!

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    • Christina Gammon says

      October 30, 2014 at 1:06 pm

      Great! We can’t wait to see them! And good idea with the warm water also!

      Reply
  49. Nancy Gould says

    November 8, 2014 at 9:39 pm

    I used maple leaves with good luck, then dipped theme in waz to keep them. They’re still looking pretty good! Thanks for the idea!

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    • Emily Gammon says

      November 9, 2014 at 6:08 am

      Wax is a great idea to preserve your leaves! Thanks for sharing!!

      Reply
  50. leah says

    November 9, 2014 at 4:56 pm

    they are just awesome!!! it brings the fall to the summer.

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    • Christina Gammon says

      November 10, 2014 at 11:55 am

      I agree! And if you preserve them, they really add to Thanksgiving!

      Reply
  51. Shirley Free says

    September 7, 2015 at 6:35 pm

    Beautiful

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    • Christina Gammon says

      September 8, 2015 at 8:34 am

      Thank you Shirley!

      Reply
  52. Pat Nash says

    September 8, 2015 at 8:19 pm

    is there a you tube on how to make these roses

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    • Christina Gammon says

      September 9, 2015 at 6:51 am

      In the beginning of the write up I have a link to a video tutorial for this. Here is the direct link to it. It’s on my other blog and youtube channel: http://www.waywardwanderers.com/fall-leaves-rose-video-tutorial/

      Reply
  53. Stephine says

    September 15, 2015 at 9:39 pm

    I am so curious to try this for my wedding flowers

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    • Christina Gammon says

      September 17, 2015 at 11:30 am

      We’ve heard back from several people that they are doing that. I would recommend practicing in advance and making sure to preserve them. There is a link at the top of the page with options of how to preserve them.

      I made one last year that lasted for months without preserving it… but I didn’t use it for anything.

      Good luck on your wedding! We’d love to see pictures!

      Reply
  54. Arianna says

    October 11, 2015 at 11:33 am

    Could be great for an eco-friendly fall wedding!

    Reply
    • Christina Gammon says

      October 11, 2015 at 8:38 pm

      It is a great idea Arianna! 🙂

      Reply
      • Arianna says

        October 14, 2015 at 12:11 pm

        I’ve already bookmarked this page for my imaginary future wedding ;P I don’t like the idea of cutting flowers and I love fall, so they would make the perfect bouquet or “floral” arrangements.

        Reply
  55. William says

    October 14, 2015 at 12:24 am

    Hi, I live in Bangor Maine and the leaves here are changing and work perfect for this project! I would be happy to mail leaves to people

    Reply
    • Christina Gammon says

      October 14, 2015 at 9:39 am

      What a great idea! Do you have a website? Send us an email through our contact page!

      Reply
  56. lori haas says

    October 18, 2015 at 6:40 pm

    Im going try to make some for my engagement pictures coming up next weekend

    Reply
    • Christina Gammon says

      October 18, 2015 at 8:51 pm

      That’s great! A lot of people have said they are doing that. I’d love to see the pictures after!

      Reply
  57. Colorful canary says

    October 20, 2015 at 5:57 pm

    Lovely! Thanks so much, I featured it on my blog: http://www.colorfulcanary.com/2015/10/14-fabulous-things-to-do-with-fall.html

    Reply
    • Christina Gammon says

      October 20, 2015 at 7:33 pm

      Thank you! Your site is great too. Thank you for featuring us!

      Reply
  58. Margo says

    October 20, 2018 at 6:45 pm

    This is so cool. My daughter and I will do this next weekend when she gets back from her trip. She is so bummed when our real roses stop growing that this will allow her to have some fun and make something that resembles her favorite flower! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Christina Gammon says

      October 24, 2018 at 4:04 pm

      That’s awesome! Make sure to share how they come out with us!

      Reply

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