This 3-dimensional star decoration is made from two paper stars that are interlaced. These stars stand by themselves on a table, and make a great patriotic or Christmas decoration.

Supplies Needed:
  • Stiff paper (like card stock, oaktag, or thin cardboard) or styrofoam meat trays
  • Scissors
  • Optional – Printer
  • Optional – Crayons or markers

Instructions

1.

Two paper stars are needed to make one 3-dimensional star. Either draw two identical stars on a piece of stiff paper or print out this star template.

This picture is of two star tracings.
2.

Decorate the two stars (if you like) on both sides, then cut them out.

This picture is of the star craft being decorated and cut.
3.

Make one slit in each star. On one star, the slit goes from an inner corner to the center point of the star; on the other star, the slit goes from an outer corner to the center point.

This picture is of the star craft being cut and assembled.
4.

Slip the two stars together through the slits you just cut. For stability, you may have to tape the stars a bit where they meet at the slits.

This picture is of the star craft being assembled.
5.

You now have a great three-dimensional star decoration that stands by itself on a table.

This picture is of the finished star craft.