Hello everyone, and thanks for checking out my review!

New Year's is my absolute favorite holiday - there's just something magical about it.

This year was a bit of a rollercoaster for me, though. I got laid off from my old job just as I was wrapping things up, but luck was on my side and I landed a new gig with way better pay and conditions.

For the first time in ages, I felt like getting creative with my hands, and our director gave us the green light to decorate the office however we wanted. I had an idea pop into my head almost instantly - make a mini Christmas tree out of paper flower decorations.

I chose the paper flowers based on the criteria of being green, plentiful, and delivered quickly, so I ordered the ones that fit the bill from Wildberries.

Product Details:

Name - TuFab Paper Flowers

Where I bought it - Wildberries

Quantity - 400 pieces

Cost - Around 280 rubles

Density - Single-layer

Size - 24x24

Color - Green

Manufacturer - Russia

Packaging

They arrived in their standard factory packaging, with Wildberries just slapping their stickers on top.On the front, you've got the name, brand, size, quantity, and composition.

Even the sides have some info on them.My ExperienceThe paper flowers themselves are pretty thin, but I wasn't planning on using them for their intended purpose. After finishing the decoration, I ended up with a bunch left over, so I took them to the office kitchen.

I've gotta say, these paper towels are pretty decent for their intended use. They soak up okay, and I've used them to wipe down tables after meals or clean up crumbs on the counter. They don't fall apart or tear easily, which is a major plus. They're just your run-of-the-mill paper towels - nothing special, but they get the job done.New Year's DecorI've seen people make those big cardboard numbers and cover them in paper flowers for kid photo shoots, and I thought, why not do the same thing with a Christmas tree stencil?

No need to drag it out, let's just show the finished product.

Now, let me walk you through how I made it and how much time it took.Here's what you'll need:

CardboardPencil or penScissorsUtility knifeStapler and staplesScotch tapeDual-sided scotch tapeGlueGlue gun and sticksPaper towelsDecorations (balls, pom-poms, beads, garland, etc.)I work at a pharmacy, so I had half of the necessary materials on hand, so I didn't have to buy anything or bring it from home.

First, I drew half of the Christmas tree, cut it out, and then drew and cut out the second half. After that, I drew the full tree and glued the halves together to make the frame sturdier. I used some leftover super glue I had at home, and then I put the frame under a press to make sure it was securely glued.

Next, I used cardboard and double-sided scotch tape to create a base. The frame is ready, now it's time to make the flowers out of paper towels.For this, you'll need a paper towel - just one will do. I used the same paper towels I was reviewing earlier, and they worked out pretty well. I just rolled them up, cut out a petal shape, and then attached them to the tree using some glue and a little bit of patience.

Folding it in half And folding it in half again Then, using a stapler, I attached the folded square in the middle Next, I cut out a circle from the square And then, the longest and most tedious part – unfolding each layer, which ended up being 16 (the original napkin was folded into a square with 4 layers, then folded in half to make 8 layers, and folded again to make 16 layers) – I started unfolding them in a chaotic order I left the last layer untouched, as I'd use it to attach a small flower to the tree using glue. Once I'd unfolded the 'ball' and smoothed it out, I had a flower How many of these little decorations did I end up using on my tree, which is roughly a meter tall? 220

Yes, I counted.

I made 80 on the first day, 110 on the second, and finished the remaining 30 on the third.

Honestly, it could've been faster, but my job involves not just making things, but also receiving and servicing customers. I used a hot glue gun to attach the pre-made flowers to the frame - it dries quickly and doesn't give off that harsh chemical smell like some other adhesives do. Plus, I didn't have to inhale too much fumes when assembling the frame itself.

Some process photos

Once the tree was complete, I carefully trimmed the edges of the felt to give it a more polished look. Then it was time for decorations - I picked up all the ornaments at Fix Price and attached them using the hot glue gun. I only attached the garland-bells and garland-rope to the top of the tree, on the back side. And voila - I ended up with this beauty. The tree looks amazing - it's so fluffy and soft to the touch. I probably used around 400 felt sheets in the end, since I started with one stack and finished with the leftovers from the second stack, so I'm guessing there were indeed around 400 sheets in the pack.

I've noticed my kiddos and their friends are totally obsessed with this thing in my pharmacy, especially around the holidays. I've lost count of how many times I've heard, 'Mom, Mom, check out the Christmas tree - and the ornaments are so realistic!' I've got to admit, I'm a fan of the result too - it feels like the holiday season is just around the corner.

It took me three sittings to finish, and I'm not regretting it one bit. The process might be a bit long and tedious, but honestly, it's been kind of meditative and calming for me.