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Paper · Christmas · Kids

3D paper star ornament

Fold and cut 2 paper stars, glue them back to back, and you get a pointy star that pops out from the tree.

3D paper star ornament
LevelIntermediate
AgesAges 7 to 10
Time30 minutes
Cost$0 to $4

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How to make it

  1. Step 1: Draw a star
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    Draw a star

    Draw a 5-point star on the back of each square. Make the points fat and the inside corners deep.

  2. Step 2: Cut both stars
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    Cut both stars

    Cut them out. They don't have to be perfect twins.

  3. Step 3: Crease the points
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    Crease the points

    Fold each star from a point to the opposite inside corner, then open it. Do this for all 5 points.

  4. Step 4: Pinch the valleys
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    Pinch the valleys

    Fold from each inside corner to the center going the other way. The star will start to rise into a little mountain.

  5. Step 5: Glue them together
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    Glue them together

    Glue the flat edges of the 2 stars back to back. Tuck a thread loop between them at one point before you press.

  6. Step 6: Hang it up
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    Hang it up

    Press the edges for 30 seconds. Hang it and watch it catch the light from both sides.

Edie's tip

Run a dry pen along the ruler before you fold. The line folds crisp instead of crumpling.

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