Star Ornament

I have had some emails regarding the stars on pages 170-171 in the Stampin' Up! catalog.  I have tried to make them, but I can't show you what  cannot make perfect myself, so I found a 6 sided star, and will show you that instead!

  Awwww, aren't they purty ??  Just makes you want to decorate for Christmas, doesn't it ?!?.  I found this template through SCS and it was made by Cindy.  You can tell by the counter top under the stars that I created this tutorial in my kitchen.  Yep, it is that easy, only taking about 5 mins to make one star. 

SERIOUSLY!! 

In fact, it took more time to take the pictures and add my watermark, then it did to make the star.  So what do you need to make this a reality?  Here goes!

You can make these pretty much anywhere, so if you have a few to make, take these few things along and get busy.

1. paper cutter w/ scoring tool
2. scissors
3. bonefolder
4. sticky strip
5. 6 X 6 piece of DP (double sided best)
6. not pictured but needed - stapler

You will need to score your paper at 1 inch increments, so at 1, 2, 3, 4 , and 5 inches.

You will then need to fold accordian style, so that your paper looks like this.  Use the bone folder to get crisp folds.

Then put your paper under the ruler of your paper cutter and mark the center - 3 inches.

You will staple it on the 3 inch mark (trust me, you need to get that centered, or your points will not be even around the star).  Now, one side will have 3 folds and the other side with have 2 folds and 2 ends.    This is the side that you want to cut from the top down to the corner. 

I wanted my stars to be fat, so I went about 1.5 inches from the staple on each side.  If you want them thinner, go closer to the staple, on more of an angle.  This is what it will look like.

So now, you will use your sticky strip (or some other EXTREME form of adhesive) to attach the single edges together, fanning them around to make your star!  All done.  SERIOUSLY - 5 mins.,  time it.  Have fun and happy crafting!!

P.S. - Thanks for all the compliments on my nails.  My nail lady is my hero and if it weren't for her, I would not have any.  I am a BIG TIME BITER!!

Comments

[Vicky Kelly]

This is where I have issues. I somehow end up with an even amount of folds on each side of the staple. Unsure on the cutting too. Do you know if there's a video out there cuz ugh, I'm struggling!

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[maggie]

great tutorial will link this to my blog at
http://stamping.craftgossip.com
Thanks
Maggie

[Mary]

Great tutorial! thanks for sharing. I am going to make a bunch of these for office gifts.

[Roberta Noddin]

the video is so excellent. You are so pro talent to make star paper. I did failed and gave up. Now I understand its so easy. Thanks
Thanks a million

[reeca]

I loved the video!!! You did a great job!!
I can't wait to make a Christmas star garland with my little girl.
thanks a bunch
reeca

[Rose Ann]

Your stars are so pretty! Thanks for another awesome tutorial!

[Becky]

Cool! Thanks for the tutorial. i will definitely try this. Love the paper!

[Michelle]

You always do the coolest stuff! I know when I get your "feed" in my box that I need to look as it's going to be something I love! Thank you for always sharing! I appreciate it!

[Diane Lapointe]

They are very very nice!! Another tutorial to keep for sure,thanks a bunch girl!!

[Tara]

Wow...so easy and so cute! Thank you for sharing your tutorial!! I can't wait to go try some!!! :)

[Tara]

Wow...so easy and so cute! Thank you for sharing your tutorial!! I can't wait to go try some!!! :)

[Silke Ledlow]

Great tutorial....thanks for sharing!!!

[Jana]

Fantastic tutorial Julie!! Can't wait to make some myself!!!