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3D Paper Star Garland

Age: 10–12 years · Time: 60–90 min · Level: Medium

Two flat stars become one 3D star when you slide them together. Make six and hang them in the window.

Materials

• thin card stock or heavy paper (white, gold or red)
• a star template, about 3 inches tall, drawn on card stock
• pencil and ruler
• scissors
• a large needle
• thin thread or yarn, about 5 feet

Steps

1. Trace the template and cut out 12 matching stars. These make 6 pairs.
2. Take the first star of a pair. Cut a straight slit from the top point to the center.
3. Take the second star. Cut a straight slit from the bottom notch between two points to the center.
4. Slide the stars together along the slits, at a right angle to each other. Now the star stands in 3D.
5. Do the same with all the pairs.
6. Ask an adult to help you push the needle through one point of each star. String them about 4 inches apart.