Dec. 5, 2008 - Paper Star Ornaments
Hello my friends! What a great day it is looking to be. Let's get started on the stars...
Start with, some card stock, double sided tape, some scissors, and a ruler, the buttons and glue are optional. :)
Cut 6 two-by-two inch squares in the colors of your choice, I am a traditional gal. I LOVE red and green.
Take one of your squares and fold it in half
Now fold it in half the other way, and now fold into a triangle
This is the only tricky part.
Fold the outer edges of your triangle towards the middle
Until you have this...
Whew... the hard part is over, it is all down hill from here :)
Do all six squares the same way
Now grab your double-sided tape and get ready to stick.
Hold one of your squares/diamonds and put one small piece of double stick tape on the center of the outside, like so
Now take an alternating color (if you choose) and stick in the same direction onto your first square, so they are both opening in the same way.
Continue this process until all six are stuck together.
Woohoo, we are almost there! :)
When you let go your 'accordion' star will open backwards, that is what it should do, bring it on around until it touches.
Take a last piece of double stick tape and attach the first and last sides together
Once attached you are ready to punch a small hole in the top and run a happy ribbon through and hang on your tree.
Or you can adorn your star by gluing a rhinestone or button to the middle.
Have fun!
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Comments
Dec. 5, 2008 - Thank YOu
Posted by Autumn
I just love this.
We are so going to try and make one of these tomorrow. I think I (mom) will try first then allow the kids to try their hand at it.
That is so beautiful and so cool.
A new ornament for our school room tree.
I am so glad I happen upon your site tonight.
I will keep you in my favorites
Sheila
Dec. 7, 2008 - Ornament
Posted by Anonymous
Hi! I was just clicking on random blogger and I found your site! I thought you did a great job of showing how to make this pretty Christmas ornament. They would make great gifts!
God Bless-
Kim
www.flashyfish.etsy.com
Dec. 7, 2008 - Hello :)
Posted by Anonymous
It's my first time here too - just linked from a blog that was a link from a blog that I read! :) I think these are just beautiful & will be an interesting challenge for my 5 year old. Thanks for such clear instructions!
Dec. 7, 2008 - Hello :)
Posted by Amber
It's my first time here too - just linked from a blog that was a link from a blog that I read! :) I think these are just beautiful & will be an interesting challenge for my 5 year old. Thanks for such clear instructions!
http://adventuresofamontessorimama.blogspot.com/
