When the Stars Come Out

These are easy-to-make, three dimensional stars that look great hanging on a wrapped package. With all the wonderful scrapbook papers available you have lots of options to choose from for the perfect star to match your wrap. Trace the shape of a 5-point star onto card stock. Score it with a bone folder right through the middle of each point. You'll end up with 5 score lines.

Then cut it out and fold and crease each scored point making a "mountain" on the top and a "valley" below the center. That will cause the star to pop and create a 3-D look. You might have to manipulate it a little to make it work, but when you do, it's a great looking little embellishment. You can punch a tiny hole in one point and attach a name tag with twine or metallic thread.

I have to warn you...once you start making them, you can't stop. You can string some together and make a garland...apply glitter to make them sparkle...just let your imagination run wild. Start now and by Christmas, you'll have enough for all your packages and some to hang on the tree! A perfect piddlin' project...