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Twig and Yarn Christmas Star

Age: 10–12 years · Time: 45 min · Level: Medium

A star made from natural materials to hang in your window during Advent. Pick up twigs that are already lying on the ground.

Materials

• 5 dry, straight twigs, about 25 cm (10 inches) long
• pruning shears (for an adult)
• red or white yarn
• scissors
• ruler
• wood glue (optional)

Steps

1. Collect dry, straight twigs that are lying on the ground. Do not break branches off living trees.
2. An adult cuts all five twigs to the same length, about 20 cm (8 inches).
3. Lay the twigs out as a five-pointed star on the table, like in the picture. Each twig goes from one point to another point, and no twig joins two points that are next to each other.
4. Tie the twigs together at each point: wind the yarn around several times and tie a double knot.
5. Tie or glue the twigs where they cross each other, so the star is sturdy.
6. Wind yarn around the points to decorate them and make a loop to hang the star.