When I make these
stars for people, they can't believe they are made from simple wrapping
paper! These are very easy to make once you get the hang of it!
Supplies Needed:
Wrapping paper or
any other decorative paper (double-sided image is best, but not
required)
Tape - clear
Scissors
Directions:
1. Cut 8 squares of
paper all measuring the same size (I used 2.5 inch squares in the
picture-which made a 6-inch star), but have made these with 5 inch
squares also).
2. Fold each square
in half (into a triangle) and then fold into a triangle again.
3. Cut the triangles
one at a time as follows: Hold the triangle so that the long edge is on
top and the 'closed' side is on the left. On the right side ('open'
side) cut parallel to the long side about 1/3 down from the top,
stopping around ¼ inch from the left side. Make another parallel
cut about 1/3 down from the first cut, stopping around ¼ inch from the
left side.
4. Open all the
squares and you should see a center piece and 2 cuts that look like a
"V". Bring the two inside points together and tape.
5. Turn the square
over and tape the middle two points together. When taped, it should look
'rolled'.
6. Turn the square
over again, and tape the outer two points together.
7. Now, tape all the
squares together by taping the outer ring of one to the middle ring of
the next. You should have all 8 in front of you, looking like a chain.
8. Tape the tips
together (all 8) and then tape the first and last star together. Now you
have your star!
9. Hang by using
ribbon or whatever you'd like.
