If desired, use glue to add a button, a pompom, or other embellishment in the center.Use tape to join the ends, forming a disc shape.Fan out the accordion and flip it over so the printed side is facing down.Make sure the knot is on the backside of the star so that it is not visible from the front and so that your button will lay flat when you glue it down in step #7. Fold the strips in half and press lightly. There are now four strips that measure approx. Then turn the edges to the center so that the strip resembles double-fold binding. Tie a string around the center of the accordion. Press all four strips in half lengthwise - so that it measures 1-1/2' x 14'.Note: If you choose to use heavy paper like cardstock, you may find it helpful to score the paper prior to folding. Starting at one of the short edges, fold the paper like an accordion in 1" increments. Place the paper on work surface with printed side facing down.You can make all kinds of things like lucky stars, polyhedra, geometirc forms, fish, birds, and more. If you make a smaller star, you will need to fold the paper in increments smaller than 1" (in step #2). Strip folding is a combination of origami & weaving. As a guide, your piece paper should be twice as long as it is wide.
Note: If you plan to attach your star onto a gift box, you may want to make your star larger or smaller. Measure and cut a piece of paper that is 6" x 12".Optional: glue, buttons, or other embellishments.Paper: cardstock, scrapbook paper, copy paper, scraps of wrapping paper, or even scraps of wall paper.You can use whatever type of paper you have lying around the house: scrapbook paper, printer paper, cardstock, scraps of wrapping paper, or even scraps of wallpaper! So it’s not necessary to purchase paper to make these stars, unless you need an excuse to go to the craft store.
Fit for a tree and perfect for adorning a gift box, these pretty paper star ornaments are fun and easy to make.
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