Print and cut out the leaf templates.If you want to paint your leaf, flatten it out and cover with spray paint. Let it dry for a couple hours before moving on.
Place the template on the paper with the longest straight line (the middle of the leaf) on the fold. Cut out the shape with scissors and upfold the paper.
Begin folding accordian style in about 1/2 inch folds. Once the entire leaf is folded, fold it in half again, with the longest sides touching.
Glue the center folds together with glue. Leave the last inch or two unglued to leave room for the stem.
Add a skewer in the center fold and hot glue in place.