How to make a paper star

Five-pointed paper star on the top of the tree

A classic option for those who prefer traditional Christmas decorations. Such a figure can decorate not only the crown of the Christmas tree, but use it as a garland.

Necessary tools and materials:

• 
  Printer


• 
  colored cardboard


• 
  PVA glue


• 
  scissors

Preparation method:

1. 
   Print out the blanks on the printer and cut them out along the contour.
   

   
   

   
   If you need a star of paper larger, use these diagrams, printing the first of them twice. As a result, you should have five elements.
   

   
   

   
   

   
   

   
   


2. 
   Bend the patterns along the dashed lines and glue them to each other. Instead of colored cardboard, you can use dense packaging or glossy golden paper.
   

   
   

   
   

Asterisk in eco-style

If you like eco-style, you can make appropriate decorations for the New Year. The star on the tree under this instruction is done very quickly and simply.

Tools and materials:

• 
  cardboard


• 
  ruler


• 
  pencil


• 
  twine


• 
  decorative elements (felt, bells, sequins, buttons, etc.)


• 
  mocking knife


• 
  PVA glue

Preparation method:

1. 
   on the cardboard draw a star of any shape you like. Cut out the shape along the contours and inside draw another star at an equidistant distance from the edges.
   

   
   

   
   


2. 
   Cut out the star on the contours.
   

   
   

   
   


3. 
   Using a knife and start stickingtwine. Useful tip: The tip of the twine can be secured with a stapler to ensure proper tension. wrap the whole sprocket with twine, not forgetting to glue it well with glue. If you have a glue gun, it's better to use it.
   

   
   

   
   


4. 
   Leave the star out of the paper and twine to dry on the battery. When the glue stiffens, you can decorate its decorative elements with beads, small bells or sparkles.
   

   
   

   
   

Star-nightlight

The amazing top for the Christmas tree in the form of an asterisk-night lamp will be obtained if we follow the scheme given below.

Necessary tools and materials:

• 
  cardboard


• 
  mocking knife


• 
  ruler


• 
  pencil


• 
  protractor


• 
  glue

Preparation method:

1. 
   Draw a template on the cardboard, as shown in the figure below.
   

   
   

   
   


2. 
   On the future star draw holes. Their form can be any, starting from the proposed geometric figures, ending with chaotic circles or ornate pattern.
   

   
   

   
   


3. 
   Cut out the picture using a model knife.
   

   
   

   
   


4. 
   Bend along the planned lines and make four more of the same elements.
   

   
   

   
   


5. 
   Connect all modules with glue or stapler.
   

   
   

   
   


6. 
   When the paper star on the Christmas tree is ready, draw a hole from behind and insert a light bulb.
   

   
   

   
   

An asterisk of paper for a Christmas tree will decorate even the mostA small tree, giving it a truly festive and luxurious look! Do not deny yourself the pleasure and make this year's decorations with your own hands in the family circle, because there is nothing more pleasant than spending holidays surrounded by loved ones.