How to make a star out of paper - easy templates, diagrams, instructions and cool photo ideas

Girls and boys, and of course their parents, like stars. They are perfect for any event, be it a romantic dinner, New Year, anniversary, birthday, victory day and even May 1st.

You can not only draw a star, but also make it yourself. You can give any size, color and volume to the future product and, using our master class, make your own unique star.

3D star

This look is perfect for decorating a room.

Take:

• cardboard
• scissors
• glue
• pencil
• braid

Instructions:

1. Take out two cardboard squares, bend each in half 2 times, then 2 times diagonally.
2. Unfold and use scissors to make four cuts along the fold line, not reaching halfway to the center.
3. Bend the edges and apply glue to connect them so that you get 4 triangles along the edges of the workpiece.
4. Do similar actions with 2 squares.
5. And glue the resulting stars for volume.

Templates and diagrams for making stars

Below are several patterns and templates for creating luxurious New Year's stars. They are free to download, print, cut and use as you wish. Please note that some toys on the pattern have flaps for connection and some do not.

Unusual star made from paper bags

Take:

• paper bags
• glue
• scissors
• scotch

Instructions:

1. Glue 9-10 folded bags together, coating one side of the bag.
2. Using scissors, we cut off the corners of the bags on one side where we did not glue.
3. We unfold our workpiece and secure the bags together with small tape.
4. You can use paints to decorate it in any color for the occasion. Or initially use colorful gift bags.

Simple stars made of paper and cardboard

A few ideas on what you can do if you don't have a lot of time for creativity. We tell you how to make a fantastic decor in the form of a Christmas tree on the wall.

1. Using a stencil, cut out identical silhouettes from bright paper. You can take companion colors that combine with each other. There should be 15-20 parts.
2. Mark a template for the future New Year's tree on the wall. Apply decorative tape. This material is good because it peels off without leaving marks on the wallpaper.
3. Place an LED garland on top of the tape.
4. The “branches” of the Christmas tree can be made of yarn or jute twine, securing them to the wall with the same decorative tape.
5. Place the stars on the “Christmas tree” as you like. You can attach them with small pins, decorative clothespins or paper clips.

Craft cardboard decorations can be used as toys for the Christmas tree, interior decoration, or to decorate a gift. Cut out the silhouettes according to the diagram. Patterns can be applied to them:

• White gel pens or even a simple stationery proofreader. The uneven lines will give the finished crafts a country-style charm.

• Shiny acrylic paints in gold or silver color.

For the following crafts, we will also need corrugated cardboard. You can take brown (from boxes) and combine it with colored smooth and corrugated cardboard. Cut out paired silhouettes of toys - larger and smaller. Accessorize them with decor made from plastic buttons, straws, ribbons and hemp twine.

Simple star

Take:

• A4 paper
• scissors
• glue
• pencil
• ruler

Instructions:

1. We take a sheet of paper, fold the sheet diagonally, since the A4 sheet has the shape of a rectangle, then when folded there will be a rectangular line at the bottom, we can safely cut it off. It turns out to be a square.
2. We unfold it and bend the edges of the workpiece on both sides to the formed fold line. We fix the resulting 4-gon with glue.
3. Then we measure 4 cm from the edge of the folded parts and draw lines to the edges. Having cut off all the excess, we should get a design similar to an airplane.
4. We cut the wings of the airplane slightly diagonally. And using a ruler we make parallel lines.
5. In the middle we make small cutouts on both sides. On one side we cut off the edge. On the other we bend along the bend. We need 5 such structures.
6. We collect preparations. We attach the curved edges to the 2nd piece from the inside using glue. We attach the third to the second, and the fourth to the third. After that, we put them together and make a puncture through which you can stretch the rope (or leave it like that). We fix the fourth with the fifth element and you're done!

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Briefly about the meaning and history of the Christmas star

This star is also called the Bethlehem star. According to biblical history, it was she who showed the wise men and shepherds the place where Jesus was born. For many Catholic and Protestant Christians, this is a symbol of the Holy Birth of the Savior. Often such a multi-rayed star is made as a setting for icons. But in Orthodoxy this symbol does not have such great significance. However, it is customary to make stars here too. Most often they are used as an attribute during Christmas caroling or as Christmas tree decorations, and less often as home decor.

In our article we will consider all the options for making the Star of Bethlehem from all kinds of available materials. We hope that the reader will choose for himself the most suitable and interesting way to create a star.

Big star

Take:

• whatman
• wrapping paper
• scissors
• ruler
• pencil

Instructions:

1. Fold the paper in half lengthwise to mark the center.
2. Bend the corners from the top towards the middle (as if we were making an airplane).
3. Bend the bottom corners, despite the middle marking.
4. Cut off the bottom right corners with 1 cm sides, the other part will be attached to them.
5. Make five components and fasten with super glue, you can decorate with wrapping paper.

This large product is suitable for schools and preschool institutions. For use in children's performances or filming.

Origami for the Christmas tree

Origami is the ancient Japanese art of folding figures from a whole sheet of paper without using scissors. Since we will need a pentagon for the New Year's craft, scissors will still come in handy. Below is a detailed diagram of how to fold a piece of paper and get an elegant pendant that resembles a flower.

Origami is a simple art only at first glance. It takes practice to succeed. Therefore, before making origami from expensive colored sheets, it is worth practicing on a regular office one. Drafts will also do. Having understood the principle, feel free to start creating beautiful origami stars and snowflakes.

Stencil

Take:

• paper
• stencil
• scissors
• glue
• colored paper or with a pattern for decoration.

Instructions:

1. The hardest part is finding a stencil you like.
2. Print the picture and carefully cut out along the outline.
3. The drawings usually indicate break lines and places where glue should be applied.
4. Connect the adhesive sides. If you follow the plan exactly, the work done will give you pleasure, and you will be proud of yourself.

Felt toy

There can be an infinite number of felt Christmas tree decorations. Today we invite you to sew New Year's stars and asterisks. The preparation is standard: for decoration you need two paired parts. They can be sewn with an over-the-edge stitch using matching or contrasting threads. Try to keep the stitches uniform and small. This way the edge will be smooth and neat.

You can create an original eight-pointed felt decoration using the following idea. From white or milky felt, sew 8 identical triangular rays according to the pattern. Connect them symmetrically to create a double-sided decoration. Take silver or lurex threads.

Supplements to felt include:

• scraps of contrasting or complementary fabric;
• ribbons, braid, ropes, lace;
• buttons, beads, sequins, sequins, beads;
• burlap or canvas.

Garland of stars

Take:

• colored paper
• scissors
• glue
• thread
• a needle
• (possibly a stencil)

Instructions:

• Draw (if you can’t draw, you can use a printer and print stencils from the Internet).
• Cut out the star-shaped elements. Their number depends on the length of the garland you want to assemble.
• We thread the braid or thread into a needle and make punctures in the rays (as if we were collecting them on one thread) to make a long snake. You can tie a knot after each star. This will allow the elements not to accumulate or gather, but to hang each in its place. Such long garlands are easy to store in small boxes or just bags. And get it out if necessary for any holiday.

This decor will serve as a decoration above the head of the bed or decorate a boring partition in the room.

Thread toy

You can create decor in different ways from various pieces of colored threads or yarn.

The first step-by-step master class on how to make a toy.

1. First you need to prepare the frame. Take a soft foam food tray (cookies or chicken). It must be dry and clean. Draw a silhouette on it with a pen or pencil. Stick matches or toothpicks in the corners.
2. Next preparatory step. Pour a few tablespoons of PVA glue into a small bowl. If it thickens, dilute with water.
3. Cut a piece of thread 1.5-2 m long and dip it in glue. The thread should be thoroughly saturated with the solution. Squeeze it lightly so that drops of glue do not interfere with your work.
4. Tie the end of the thread to one support (toothpick). Next, start wrapping the template, giving the desired shape to the product. You can lay out patterns inside.
5. After drying, the product will become durable and can be hung.

The following method will give you the opportunity to create decor in a fashionable eco-style.

1. Cut out the outline from thick cardboard. A shoe box, for example, will do. Pay attention to the photo instructions. The outline should be 2-3 cm wide.
2. Wrap the cardboard tightly with jute (hemp) twine. The tip can be fixed with glue.
3. Leave a loop.
4. If desired, you can add decorative berries in New Year's colors or glue pine cones.

The third way is to wrap threads around a template cut out of cardboard completely.

If you are not satisfied with the color of the threads, you can paint the Christmas tree craft with acrylic paints.

Winding with thin threads will take a little longer, but as a result you will get unusual crafts that can be hung on a Christmas tree or presented as a homemade gift.

The fourth way to make Christmas tree decorations from threads. First we need a strong frame. You can use pre-prepared twigs or take sushi sticks or kebab skewers. They must be the same length. Wooden sticks can be glued with wood glue (special strength PVA) or Moment. Next, wrap the frame at your discretion with thread or natural rope (string).

colorful star

Take:

• colored paper (one or more colors)
• scissors
• a little bit of glue
• needle and thread (optional!)

Instructions:

1. Cut out a strip of about 10 cm from colored paper.
2. Fold the strip lengthwise, without pressing too hard, to mark the center.
3. We make “teeth” on one of the edges of the strip. That is, we cut off the entire edge with triangles, reaching the middle.
4. From two blanks you will get a star flower with ribbed rays.
5. We pull the workpiece by the ends towards each other, forming a semicircle.
6. We connect the two resulting half rings with glue.
7. We get a wonderful craft.

Just like in the previous version, it can be connected using a needle and thread into a long chain. And decorate the space by hanging it between the walls.

Preparatory work

The first step is to take measurements and cut blanks from wooden planks 25 cm long. For the star we will need 10 pieces.

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Now you need to make cuts in order to connect all the parts in the shape of a star. This is done using a miter saw, but there is one caveat. The cuts must be at an angle of 18 degrees, and the circular saw cannot be set to this mode. Therefore, you should resort to a little trick.

Envelope star

Take:

• paper squares 8 pieces
• glue

Instructions:

1. First you need to make envelopes from squares. The easiest way to reshape paper is 3 folds.
2. Place the square in front of you, pull the upper right corner to the lower left. The result is a triangle. Let's expand. Then we pull the upper left edge to the lower right and again a right angle. Let's expand.
3. We turn our craft over so that there is a rhombus in front of you and fold the right and left edges towards the center. It turned out to be a little bag. And we do this 8 times.
4. Then we connect all the bags into one star! We spread the edge of the ordinary side and attach it to the other, and so on clockwise or counterclockwise.

And so, you have created a heavenly miracle that will delight children and adults.

Foil decorations

To create a star from foil, see the instructions and diagram for making pendants from threads and a cardboard silhouette (above in this article).

Wrap the cardboard outline with strips of shiny aluminum foil 2-3 cm wide. Additionally, you can attach beads, snowflakes, bows or other decorative elements with a glue gun.

Book

For this design you will need an old book, or if you don’t want to spoil the books, you can take magazines with crossword puzzles and even color ones, it will turn out even more interesting.

Take:

• book (or magazine)
• cardboard
• glue
• scissors
• braid
• glitter (optional)

Instructions:

• To begin, draw 2 stars on paper. To do this, use a compass and draw a circle. Divide the circle into 5 parts and connect the dots. You will get a pentagram.
• Then, in the resulting pentagons in the center, from each corner we draw a line to the opposite side. Now you need to use scissors or a stationery knife to draw along these lines. This should be done only along the top layer of cardboard, without cutting all the way through. Draw from the center to the outer and inner corners. Bend the cardboard so that the edges go down and the lines drawn with scissors go up. The base is ready.
• We connect the two parts into one volumetric star. Let's move on to the book pages. Divide the sheet into 4, and from these parts make little bags (similar to the bags for seeds in childhood).
• Glue the sharp ends to the center. First to the rays, then into the concave spaces. And so on several layers. If you want a more elegant newspaper toy, for example for the New Year, then the ends of the bags should be coated with a little glue and sprinkled with glitter. Or you can use glitter polish, it’s easier and faster. Try it and you will succeed!

18 degree miter saw cutting method

First, we will make a guide for subsequent cutting. To do this, you need to take the prepared block and install it using a vice on a miter saw, which should be set at 45 degrees. Next, we saw off part of the block, and we get a workpiece with the appropriate cut. During subsequent work, our guide bar should still be in the vice.

Now the saw should be set to 27 degrees (to the left of o), and the 25 cm bar should be attached to the guide workpiece. Now, having sawed off part of the plank, you can get a cut at an angle of 18 degrees.

In this way, all 10 planks should be prepared.

Next you need to make cuts from the other end of the planks. To do this, the saw must be set at 36 degrees (to the right of the o). Then corresponding cuts are made on the opposite side of the cut planks.

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The most difficult process is over. Next is a simpler and more exciting part of the work from the “Do it yourself” category.

New Year's star

Take:

• stencil
• paper (preferably cardboard)
• glue
• scissors
• tinsel, decorations
• hole puncher
• LED strip (garland)

Instructions:

• You need a stencil with indents and a leg so that you can put the “crown” on the tree. Cut out and fold indents for gluing. If you used cardboard, then using the same templates on top, you should make patterns from wrapping paper and paste over the cardboard. Before connecting the stars, use a hole punch to make several holes. Start connecting the two cut pieces.
• Place a garland inside, you can secure it a little on the sides with adhesive tape and add two stars so that the wire passes through the leg for convenience. Now you can decorate the Christmas tree with the main decor and plug the garland into the outlet.
• A multi-colored light will shine from the holes that were made with a hole punch. It’s not a shame to show off this decoration to your friends and acquaintances who will come to your party.

We hope that our schemes will help while away the evening with your family. And they will make your home even more comfortable and bright. Be creative and add something of your own. Create fashionable photo zones. If you liked our selection, share it with your friends.

Star frame

Another option for successfully using LEDs, coupled with a plywood base, is frame “stars”. To do this, you will need thin strips of plywood (offcuts will also work). Below is the simplest assembly method that even a child can handle. Rewind the joints tightly with wire or strong thread - and the frame is ready. Wrap it with a Chinese garland and enjoy the result.

Frame with garland

If you are gluing a star from plywood blocks, the main task is to make an accurate cut at the desired angle. Here you will have to suffer a little, since each “beam” has 3 different connections. The cutting of the parts looks something like this.

Star made of bars

Thanks to this, the gap between the components of the structure will be minimal. The joints are secured either with adhesive or with short nails with an inconspicuous head. Then one of the edges of the frame is duplicated with an LED strip, or, again, braided with a regular Christmas tree garland. You can choose a ribbon of any color that will be more in harmony with the surrounding interior. In this sense, the scope for imagination is much wider than in the case of using bulb lamps, however, models with them look quite good.

Ready robot

To make the craft more authentic, you can decorate the plywood frame with textured threads, sprinkle it with “metallic” sprays, and wrap it with fiber optics to get the effect of a hypnotizing neon glow.

Beautiful star in 3D technique

Well, I think in conclusion we can give a couple more ideas on how to make a star three-dimensional. To do this, turn on the view button and remember.

In fact, there are a lot of ideas:

Or take these instructions with templates and stencils:

Photo ideas for original homemade stars

Sources

• https://podelochkin.ru/zvezda-trafaret-dlya-vyrezaniya-iz-bumagi
• https://new-year-party.ru/zvezda-trafaret-shablon-dlya-vyrezaniya/
• https://raspechatat-raskraski.ru/trafarety/trafaret-zvezdy/
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Eight-pointed star

To build you will need:

1. Scissors.
2. Sheet.
3. Glue (we recommend PVA glue, but regular glue pencil is also good).
4. Thread.
5. A simple pencil.

Step-by-step instruction:

Stage one

Remove two squares from the sheets. Fold each of them in half. Horizontally and vertically. Visually, the square must be divided into four identical smaller ones. Fold the same sheet first along the first diagonal, and then along the second.

Stage two

Make cuts along horizontal and vertical lines. Remember that the length is about half a line towards the center or less. In total, 4 cuts need to be made.

Stage three

Fold each side from the corners towards the center. The process is similar to folding an airplane.

Stage four

With the support of glue, spread the half. By layering, combine and repeat with the rest. Recreate the same template as the other sheet.

Stage five

Therefore, the two components must be held together. To do this, smear the corners of the bases of its rays on the back side and combine the two slices so that an asterisk with eight ends is formed.

Don't forget to tie a string or ribbon if you want to hang it.