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We need: white cardboard, cutter, ruler, punch pliers, scissors, per star 30 cm of satin ribbon (3 mm wide), glue stick
Paper Stars
Paper Stars
The delicate paper stars look like snow crystals. These hanging decorations are easy to make - a wonderful present for your next Christmas party!
We need:
- white cardboard
- cutter
- ruler
- punch pliers
- scissors
- per star 30 cm of satin ribbon (3 mm wide)
- glue stick
Steps
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Overview of materials needed for paper stars
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Cut 1.5 cm strips from the white cardboard
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Cut 1.5 cm strips from the white cardboard, as follows: large star 8 x 34 cm and 8 x 25 cm, small star 8 x 26 cm.
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Fold the strips in the middle
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For the large star, fold the 34 cm strips in the middle.
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Fold both sides of the strip
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Now fold both sides of the strip at a distance of 6 cm inward to the centerline.
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Apply the glue
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Apply glue approx. 1 cm on the open ends
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Glue the ends together
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Glue the ends together.
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Apply glue on the short edges
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Now apply glue on the short edges …
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Combine the single elements
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…and combine the single elements to create a star.
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Insert the intermediate elements
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Now insert the intermediate elements. Repeat the procedure with the 25 cm strips, but only fold both sides of the strip at a distance of 5 cm from the center line to the inside. Glue the elements between the star points. Make the small stars following steps 2 to 8. However, fold the two sides of the strips inward at a distance of 5 cm to the center line.
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Punch a hole to attach a ribbon
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Punch a hole into the star''s long tip and attach a ribbon.
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Enjoy your decorative paper stars!
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Decorate your home with these DIY paper stars!
