Zig-Zag leaf flower frog

Wash and dry a few flat leaves. With a sharp knife, shave the middle vain down

Don't cut through the leaf only shave the hard bit away

Cut away the stem.

Spread floral glue down the length of the leaf.

Glue a wire down the length of the leaf

Fold the leaf over and press flat to secure the glue

Add another leaf, letting it overlap slightly

Start to bend the leaf in a zig-zag pattern

Work your way down the leaf garland

Set the leaf garland in a shallow container

Pour in water and add flowers

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