PAKALANA LEI WORKSHOP

Create a beautiful paper Pakalana Lei inspired by the soft, delicate flowers traditionally used in Hawaiian leis. This realistic cardstock design captures the elegant look of Pakalana blossoms while creating a keepsake that can be treasured for years to come.

In this beginner-friendly, self-paced online workshop, I'll guide you step-by-step through the entire process of creating your Pakalana Lei—from preparing your templates and adding optional color and dimension to shaping each flower and assembling your finished lei. Whether you're new to paper flower making or building your skills, you'll learn techniques that can be used in many future Paperblooms projects.

In this workshop, you'll learn how to:

• Prepare and cut your flower templates (with Cricut and hand-cutting instructions included)
• Add optional color and dimension for a more realistic appearance
• Shape and assemble realistic Pakalana flowers
• String and finish a professional-looking paper lei
• Build confidence with foundational paper flower techniques you'll use again and again

Project Details

Skill Level: Beginner-Friendly

Finished Project: One adult-sized Pakalana Lei (approximately 36–40 inches)

Estimated Time: Approximately 5–7 hours (depending on your cutting method, experience, and whether you choose to complete the optional painting step)

You'll Need

Basic Tools

• Long sewing needle
• Metal chopstick
• Medium sculpting ball tool (approximately 8 mm)
• Carving block
• Glue gun and glue sticks
• Scissors
• Tape measure
• Small coin (for cooling hot glue during assembly)
• Small paintbrush (optional)

Materials

• 65 lb lime green cardstock (approximately 5–6 sheets of 8.5" x 11")
• Matte bright yellow acrylic paint (optional)
• 0.45 mm waxed polyester thread or dental floss

A complete supply list with recommended products is included inside the workshop.

What's Included

• Step-by-step video instruction
• SVG templates for Cricut and other compatible cutting machines
• Printable PDF templates for hand cutting
• Written lesson guides and designer tips
• Lifetime access to the workshop

Whether you're creating a meaningful handmade gift, celebrating a graduate, decorating a special event, or simply enjoying the creative process, this workshop will help you create a beautiful Pakalana Lei while building skills you'll use in many future paper flower projects.