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Instructions:
Note: Brian did the templates in 3 sizes for us -- the
smallest one comes out to be about 9" across and the largest one is
18" across -- I haven't made the middle sized one yet - but it's
safe to say that it will be somewhere between those two sizes! :-)
These are so easy to do! The large one takes about 2 hours, the
smaller ones go much faster.
I will provide the instructions for the BIG star - which you can
also use to create smaller ones if you desire.
Step 1: Print the "large" star template out 8 times on plain
cardstock. Rough cut around the edges to get rid off the excess
unnecessary paper.
Note: You can also print these pdf
files directly onto the back of patterned paper!
Step 2: Use a spray glue adhesive to place this onto a parent sheet
of handmade paper - the plain side of the template against the BACK
of the handmade paper sheet - so that you can see the template
lines! Be sure that the edges are adhered well!
Note: One full sheet of handmade paper will do one large star with
some scraps left over for other projects. I used the Swirl Leaf Teal
paper for my star example
[Click Here]
Step 3: Now do the finish cut around
the outside of your 8 star points.
Step 4: Score on the lines that pass
through the middle of the template. (Those should have been dotted
lines for scoring, but I didn't catch Brian's error until he was
done and I didn't have the heart to ask him to redo them all!)
Step 5: All of the folds are "valley"
folds except for the two short ones that make up the tabs on one
end. Those two need to be "mountain" folds You want to make your
folds sharp, crisp and precise - especially at those tiny points! A
bone folder is very helpful with this!
Step 6: If you wish to be able to hang your star, now is the time to
PUNCH
THE HOLE for the ribbon and add the
ribbon BEFORE you glue one of the cones shut! It'll make it easier
that way!! :0) I usually do a long strip of ribbon through, leaving
the two ends inside to knot - the knot holds it in place. Don't
punch your hole too close to the tip - it's stronger if you are
about 1/4 or more away from the point!
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7: Put glue on the long tab of all 8 star points - not too much! You
want it to adhere to the inside of the opposite side of your star
point to create a cone shape, but you don't want glue to ooze out
when you squeeze it together!
Be sparing! This is all the glue you need!
My favorite all purpose, clear drying glue is Sure Tac - we have it
on our website [Click
Here]
Step 8: Now it's time to start nesting
each of the points together - one inside of the next as shown. Be
sure that you are lining up all of your edges precisely both in the
front and the back!
 Note:
Your inside points won't line up perfectly, but will form a spiral
going around the center as shown in this photo:
It's a good idea to let your star sit for a few minutes between
adding points, so that the glue has a chance to set up a little.
When you get to the end, if the points are still really wet, the
star will be difficult to close.
Step 9: The 8th and final point will be the trickiest one to do
because the area you have left to work in is small now. A chopstick
or long handled paint brush might come in handy for pressing on
those hard to reach areas.
Gently work the tabs into place to
finish your star.
Try sticking out your tongue and
tilting your head here - it might help! :-)
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10: Now to embellish the center of the star to hide the hole! Big
buttons or charms work well - but of course I needed to add micro
beads! For mine, I punched out a large sage green cardstock circle
and a large circle of O'So Sticky from paperback tape. I put the
tape onto the cardstock and peeled the liner. Then I placed a
smaller circle of teal cardstock in the center and pressed it into
micro beads to coat the border. Finally I stamped "wish" in
the middle - since that's what stars are for!
A touch of glue around the edges of the hole hold the center in
place. Repeat on the back side and TA-DA! Don't poke your eye out -
you've created a very substantial star decoration!!
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2, 4, or 8 pieces
(depending on star size) of
plain white cardstock
