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Paper 3-D star atop tree. Star is stamped red and white with glitter.
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3D Paper Star

Learn how to make a paper 3D star. A simple Christmas decoration, kids' craft, or festive garland, this project takes less than 15 minutes with folded heavy cardstock.
Active Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Yield: 1 star
Author: Rachel
Cost: $5

Equipment

  • Pencil
  • Scissors
  • Ruler

Materials

  • Heavy Cardstock
  • Decorating Materials Stamps, paint, glitter, etc.
  • Dry Adhesive Double sided tape or glue dots
  • Tissue Paper For added rigidity
  • Spray Starch Optional - stiffens paper
  • Template linked in notes below.

Instructions

  • Cut out the templates. For a double-sided full front star you'll need two templates. For a single arm star you'll need 5 arms. Trace lightly with a pencil over heavy weight paper to preserve paper.
    Tracing a star template on a sheet of paper.
  • Decorate the template.
    Wooden decorative paper stamp with modern floral design.
  • Fold both the center lines and tabs as directed. Gently score lines by using a scoring tool or ruler and a craft knife on the folds. Burnish the edges once folded, (run your fingernail across them), to create crisp fold lines that will help make the star points.
    2 kinds of 3-D star templates with examples and links to template
  • Add adhesive to all tabs. If you're using the individual arm template, shape the arm and stick the tabs to the appropriate side firmly so that each individual arm is shaped before assembling the full star.
    Woman holding glue dots to prepare to use them to adhere paper tabs.
  • Attach tabs and stuff the arms with tissue paper to increase strength.
    Woman holding 3d star template showing where to put the adhesive on the tabs.
  • Spray with a paper stiffener or aerosol starch, if desired.
    Stamped 3D Star from paper.

Notes

Find the templates for the 3D stars here: