Regina Spektor - 'Samson'

I have also found, through being a big fan of hers, that the video for Regina Spektor's 'Samson' uses very effective paper sculpture in its animation. I'm considering using more natural objects to build the images - like twigs or leaves for the trees - but I will have to be careful that I don't mix too many materials together otherwise it will end up looking messy. Equally, however, i don't want it to look too minimal, as this is not a style that lends itself well to children's illustration.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p62rfWxs6a8&NR=1