Crafts have a way of reuniting us with our loved ones. Grandma with crocheting, Dad with all his DIY adventures.
I'm glad you found the post.
Peace.
Jo Lynn Francis
November 02, 2009
Thank you so much for posting these instructions. Hubby's grandmother (mother~she raised him) just past away :( We got her Christmas decorations. There was a lard tin full of these stars that her and him made. So nice to have step by step instructions...
Thank you again
Jo Lynn
Shelly
October 30, 2009
AFter the paper stars are folded, try dipping them in melted wax and sprinkling them with glitter before they dry. GORGEOUS! I made them a few years back and sold them at a craft fair. I think we sold them for 2.00 each.
stinkknits
December 02, 2007
If you can't find paper that's big enough, you can use the colourful bumf or advertising supplements that come in the mail. It's usually already folded in half so it only needs to be 7 inches.
DIY Maven
November 28, 2007
awjones...you're welcome! Sorry for the hang up. Maybe this will help.
The strip in 11 is gently pushed back; while you're holding it back, that's when you manipulate the red strip to the right, as indicated. Good luck! And let me know how it goes!
My best, Maven.
awjones
November 27, 2007
I saw these in the Hallmark book titled " home for the holiday and loved them. I looked for instructions everywhere and couldnt find them until now. thanks so much...but i need some help in the completion. I am stuck at step 11 and 12. Can you help me? thanks
Ps I am making them for christmas tree ornaments and i am going to try to get my children to help.
DIY Maven
March 16, 2007
Marti--You have made my day. And you're welcome!
martimouse
March 16, 2007
My cousins and I made these about 45 years ago and never found the instructions again after they wore out. Thanks for posting the directions.
I tried this as nearly gave up in frustration before I realized that I was doing step 3 wrong: I was weaving the strips over and under each other when I should have been threading them through each other. A close-up that shows what you should be doing there would be helpful.
Now that I've got it down, though, these are fun to make, and they look terrific. Great tree ornaments and very cool bows for wrapping presents!
Three tips: 1) cut the tips of the strips on the diagonal; makes it easier to thread them through the folds. 2) If you don't have 14" paper around, try a brown paper bag or a newspaper. 3) If you want bigger stars, art paper often comes with a side that's 27.5" long, so you only have to cut in one direction (i.e. 1" strips).
DIY Maven
Jo Lynn, I'm so sorry for your loss.
Crafts have a way of reuniting us with our loved ones. Grandma with crocheting, Dad with all his DIY adventures.
I'm glad you found the post.
Peace.
Jo Lynn Francis
Shelly
AFter the paper stars are folded, try dipping them in melted wax and sprinkling them with glitter before they dry. GORGEOUS! I made them a few years back and sold them at a craft fair. I think we sold them for 2.00 each.
stinkknits
DIY Maven
awjones...you're welcome! Sorry for the hang up. Maybe this will help.
The strip in 11 is gently pushed back; while you're holding it back, that's when you manipulate the red strip to the right, as indicated. Good luck! And let me know how it goes!
My best, Maven.
awjones
I saw these in the Hallmark book titled " home for the holiday and loved them. I looked for instructions everywhere and couldnt find them until now. thanks so much...but i need some help in the completion. I am stuck at step 11 and 12. Can you help me? thanks
Ps I am making them for christmas tree ornaments and i am going to try to get my children to help.
DIY Maven
martimouse
My cousins and I made these about 45 years ago and never found the instructions again after they wore out. Thanks for posting the directions.
Marti
DIY Maven
By the way, these stars make great cat toys!!!
http://www.curbly.com/DIY-Maven/posts/573-Folded-Paper-Star-Awesome-Cat-Toy
SarahM
I tried this as nearly gave up in frustration before I realized that I was doing step 3 wrong: I was weaving the strips over and under each other when I should have been threading them through each other. A close-up that shows what you should be doing there would be helpful.
Now that I've got it down, though, these are fun to make, and they look terrific. Great tree ornaments and very cool bows for wrapping presents!
Three tips: 1) cut the tips of the strips on the diagonal; makes it easier to thread them through the folds. 2) If you don't have 14" paper around, try a brown paper bag or a newspaper. 3) If you want bigger stars, art paper often comes with a side that's 27.5" long, so you only have to cut in one direction (i.e. 1" strips).
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