Add a handmade touch to your holiday decorations with these beautiful paper star ornaments! This simple craft is a lovely way to spend a cozy afternoon creating together. With just a few materials, children can make colorful stars to hang on the Christmas tree or display in the window.
Materials You'll Need
- Cardstock or watercolor paper
- Scissors
- Paint and paintbrush
- String or ribbon for hanging
- Printed star template
How to Make Your Paper Star Ornaments
Step 1: Cut Out Your Stars
Use our printable star template and carefully cut out each star. For younger children, an adult can help with the trickier corners and smaller details. You should end up with 1 larger star with an open center and one smaller center piece.
Step 3: Get Creative with Paint
Paint your stars however you'd like! To create a marbled effect, put a layer of your base color onto a washable surface, then add in a few spots of your contrasting color. Drag the end of a toothpick, dowel, or paintbrush through the paint from top to bottom, then left to right, until the paint swirls together. Press your star into the paint and ensure it's fully covered. Remove and set aside to dry. Repeat for additional stars.
Step 4: Add a Hanging String
Make a small hole near the top of both star shapes. Thread a piece of string or ribbon through the smallest star, then through the hole in the larger star, and tie it so it hangs in the center. Use a second piece of string to create a hanging loop by threading it through the larger star and tying a knot.
Step 5: Decorate and Display!
Your handmade star ornament is ready to hang! Display it on your Christmas tree, suspend it from a branch, or hang it in a sunny window where it can catch the light.
A Handmade Holiday Tradition
The beauty of this simple craft is that every star will be a little different. Encourage children to experiment with colors, patterns, and sizes to make each ornament their own. It's a wonderful way to enjoy a little creative time together while making decorations you'll look forward to bringing out year after year.
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