color theme and so made white stars with blue foam star tips and snowflake centers
Since I used white ivory card stock to make the body of the paper stars added a bit of glamour using
- Thick Card Stock- For Indian readers I recommend Ivory Card stock available in Stationary shops otherwise you can use the thickest card stock you get. Good quality double sided pattern paper would look especially cool.Avoid thin paper as it will make your stars floppy!
- Adhesive : Double sided Tacky tape [Read more here: 12 Tacky Tape projects]makes your job quicker otherwise use regular white glue [ Fevicol MR]
- Stapler- drastically cuts down your time!
- Paper Cutter- If you have a guillotine cutter [read more here : Paper Cutting Tools] making a large number of paper stars is quick and easy!
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Cut card stock into 10 x 1 inch , 8 x 1 inch and 6 x 1 inch strips.
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Fold all the paper strips in half
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Line up the ends of the paper strips- it is important to line them up perfectly to get a perfect star at the end!
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Glue or staple the ends together
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Staple the other end of the folded strips
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You have made one unit of your folded star. You need to make 7 or more such units. I found that stars made of 7 or 8 units looks the best.
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So to make one folded star you need to cut
7 each of 10, 8 and 6 inch wide strips and staple them together.
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Once you have made 7 folded units, apply
double sided tape or white glue to the outer side of the unit and stick to another unit as shown
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If you are using white glue give enough time for the glue to dry. I found tacky tape the easiest and fastest adhesive option in this step. You can also use a stapler but it can be tricky to staple through several layers of thick card stock!
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Keep on sticking more folded units
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If you wish to add a ribbon you can add it to the adhesive strip before sticking together your 1st and 7th folded unit!
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And here is how the folded star looks --super easy to make but a word of warning its not for little hands as my daughter [ she is 9 yrs] declared it was tricky to align the paper strips properly!
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Since these stars are dimensional I added punched out glitter foam stars and die cut snowflakes to both sides of the folded star.
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The blue one you see below was made from thinner chart paper and did not turn out as sturdy or as beautiful as the others when hung!
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I hope this easy star tutorial will come in handy for making easy party decorations or Christmas decorations.
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Beautiful star Sonia!! Perfect for Christmas decorations!! Love it!!
ReplyDeleteLove it, something I must have a go at.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing
Patricia x
OH, Dr. Sonia these stars make great decorations. Love the tutorial too.
ReplyDeleteLovely!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, practical and easy to do!
Hugs!
You are so imaginative and creative, Sonia! Love these festive decorations. Thanks for the wonderful tutorial, too!
ReplyDeleteWhat a brilliant idea for a snowflake design!! Love the added blue sparkly stars too!! :)
ReplyDeleteThe stars are so lovely, how clever, a great tutorial too Sonia!
ReplyDeletehugs Jacee
Simply Paper Card Design
very pretty ,love how the diecuts and glitter stars add glamour !!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful star,thanks for the tutorial.
ReplyDeleteThese are really pretty. Love the snowflake in the center too
ReplyDeleteStunning star,thanks for your tutorial
ReplyDeleteThese are fantastic decorations Sonia, thank you for your great tutorial.
ReplyDeletePam x
Gorgeous Sonia..they look so elegant and delicate.Would look lovely on a Christmas tree..a WHOLE tree covered with them..
ReplyDeleteluv CHRISSYxx
Oh my gosh, Sonia, these are amazing!! Wow!! Your creativity knows no boundaries!! I love, love how you made them and how they look!! Thanks for the perfect tutorial!! I will definitely make some of these for winter celebrations!! Have a great day :)
ReplyDeleteLisa
A Mermaid's Crafts
Hi Dr Sonia, thanks for popping by my blog and your nice comments.
ReplyDeleteLove your star decorations with the snowflake centres, and a great tutorial, Thanks for sharing.
Avril x
wauuu schitterend decor voor de kinderen heb je gemaakt Sonia
ReplyDeleteGroetjes Gerrie
These stars look awesome! I might give it a go... And the frosty village scene is terrific.
ReplyDeletemany many thanks for the tutorial Sonia
ReplyDeletethe STAR is adorable and stunning
I love your tutorial
I am sorry just visiting you again
hope you are not hate me
I will try my best to visit you more often and learn more from your tutorial
you are so patient lady to make tutorial me not hehe (grinz)
great post Sonia
hugs, Monika
Thank you for your lovely comments on my blog,I've just been checking out your blog,you've done some really lovely projects,you have a beautiful blog,I'm now a follower so I don't miss anything else Debbs xx
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful idea and decoration dear Sonia. Thanks for your tutorial.
ReplyDeleteAnja x
Wow just love this star - I'm going to try it too! Thanks so much for sharing !
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! You have a lot of patience! :^)
ReplyDeleteHugs, Penny
You are SIMPLY AMAZING!!!! This is gorgeous! Thanks for the tips!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh how pretty! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is Fantastic Sonia. Thanks for the tutorial..Loz
ReplyDeleteBeautiful decoration and a wonderful step by step tutorial! Debra x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful stars....thanks for sharing tutorial Dr.Sonia...
ReplyDeleteFabulous fancy star decoration Sonia, thank you for the tutorial
ReplyDeleteKevin xx
Fab decorations Sonia....great tutorial too....Joolsx
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful. Thank you for the easy step-by-step tutorial.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Teresa
Wonderful !
ReplyDeleteWow, great tutorial Sonia and what a fabulous project idea! This would be great for any holiday, a little change in colour or embellies, presto!! Thanks for sharing your talents! hugs :)
ReplyDeleteHi Sonia, thanks for the visit, loving your tutorial today, not only a good idea for kids who like Frozen but they'd make great Christmas decorations too. Thanks for sharing, loving your icy world.
ReplyDeleteHugs Erika.
These are beautiful Sonia, such lovely decorations - thank you for the tutorial.
ReplyDeletePauline
x
Thank you for the tutorial of these beautiful stars. Great decoration for Christmas.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the explicitly detailed and great photos of the star making process. The stars were indeed gorgeous. You come up with the most wonderful ideas & I think it is super that many times it's something you can enjoy with your talented daughter. I remember that Frozen Party post...I'm sure your young lady had a fantastic time at her party, and that all her friends enjoyed the fabulous decorations TFS
ReplyDeletewow stunning great tutorial and this must be every little girls dream
ReplyDeletehugs Kate x
Fabulous tutorial and gorgeous result.xxdid you know I have candy...http://thejourneyisthestart.blogspot.com.au/2015/07/birthday-candy.html
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Wow Dr Sonia!!! This is really a superquick and supereasy project, with a great beautiful result!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing and for the measures! Fabulous look with these colours!
Hugs to you and to your daughter!
Piękna i chyba nietrudna!!! Dziękuję!
ReplyDeleteAwesome tutorial! I LOVE it and perfect with your Frozen Party! I loved you party decorations you posted for your daughters birthday! It was amazing and you really out did yourself!!
ReplyDeleteThese stars are so fun! Thanks for sharing~I may have to make a few:)
Sherrie K
Gorgeous. Love the shape
ReplyDeleteWow what an awesome star decoration they look amazing, thank you so much for the tutorial.
ReplyDeletehugs
lorraine x
Fabulous tutorial, and amazing frozen decorations, your daughter must have been thrilled, and must have had an amazing party! You are so clever xxx
ReplyDeleteAs pessoas entram em nossa vida por acaso, mas não é por acaso que elas permanecem.
ReplyDeleteObrigada querida pela presença amável!
Lindo post...amei a ideia!
Beijos Marie.
Wow, that is so pretty and creative. Thanks for sharing the tutorial too.
ReplyDeleteYour folding stars are so beautiful, my friend... I loved them in the Frozen post and am happy to see your tutorial! You are so kind to always share your processes with us! I love the pops of glitter and blue on these stunning decorations. You never miss a detail and you are such a blessing to the crafty community. :o) Wonderfully done, as always!
ReplyDeleteHugs and blessings,
Karen
These are stunning - what a fabulous idea and thanks for sharing! Have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteThey are stunningly beautiful stars....thanks for sharing the tutorial I might try my hands on sometime .Do I have your permission sweety?
ReplyDeleteHehe Ghazala...I am always thrilled when my tutorials are put to good use!!
DeleteVery pretty!! Thanks for sharing this wonderful tutorial
ReplyDeleteŚliczne i bardzo pomysłowe, Dzięki za kursik :))
ReplyDeleteWow.....thank you for sharing the tutorial, the stars are so pretty. I'm sure daughter enjoyed her "Frozen" birthday party.
ReplyDeleteWow wow wow and thanks for the great tutorial!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful star, thank you for sharing this tutorial :)
ReplyDeleteWOW!! This is Stunning!! Thanks for the tutorial!!! LOVE it!!!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful day,
Millie
Crafting With Creative M
nice, thanks
ReplyDeleteStunning star!
ReplyDeleteThank you for playing along at BGC!