DIY: Pretty and Carefree Paper Plants

Not everyone has a green thumb. The solution? Create carefree paper plants with designer Corrie Beth Hogg. All you need is a one-time investment of an hour or two, plus paper, wire, and glue.

Hogg is a lifelong designer and crafter, currently Special Projects Designer for David Stark Design. Her work has appeared in Martha Stewart Living, Martha Stewart Weddings, Domino, InStyle, Elle Decor, Anthology, and more. She also contributes to The House That Lars Built. Find her full paper plant collection on her website and blog, Apple of My DIY.

Complete tutorial for Corrie's Paper Peruvian Maidenhair Fern at Handmade Curator.

Leaf cuts for the maidenhair fern.

A pretty Polka Dot plant made with pink paper and green marker.

Corrie's Heart Leaf Philodendron DIY via The House That Lars Built.

Materials for the no-fuss philodendron.

Pilea, the plant-of-the-moment, crafted from green craft paper and chartreuse gel pen.

Purple Oxalis made with wire, plum-colored paper, floral tape, and violet marker.

More plant projects at Apple of My DIY.

For more paper flower inspiration, see The Exquisite Book of Paper Flowers by Livia Cetti.