Making Paper Christmas Stars // Sustainable Holiday Decor
Decorating for the holiday season often includes traditional crafts that bring warmth and cheer into our homes. One such craft is the art of making paper Christmas stars. These delicate and intricate ornaments not only add a touch of elegance to our festive displays, but also carry a meaningful symbolism. As we fold and shape each piece of paper into a star, we create a tangible representation of hope and light, reminding us of the guiding star that led the way for the Three Wise Men. Whether we are gathered together with loved ones or adorning our own spaces, the process of crafting these timeless stars allows us to embrace the spirit of the season and infuse our surroundings with a touch of handmade magic.
Materials Needed:
Step 1: Fold the Square in half
You want to start with a square piece of paper, whether it white card stock or craft paper (as shown above). Fold in half lengthwise, then fold in half again, widthwise.
Step 2: Fold the Corners in half
Then fold across to create a triangle, and fold across to create a triangle on the opposite side.
Step 3: Mark and Cut Center lines
Open the folded paper and mark halfway from the enter of the paper, along the four center lines. Using your scissors, cut to the center line from the edge of the paper until you reach the marked points.
Step 4: Glue
Next, you want to fold each cut flap toward the diagonal fold lines. Repeat for all four sides until you get a 4-pointed star shape. Apply glue to every other flap. Then pull flaps without glue on top of the adjacent glue-covered flaps. Afterwards, you can flip the star over and define the creases and folds with your fingertips.
Step 4: Repeat
This only creates one side of the paper star. Repeat the process with another square sheet of card stock. After making two halves of a star, you can glue them together, and voila! You have a stunning paper Christmas Star.
