Anna and I made big paper stars from plain old lunch bags today. When we saw a video of this being done for the first time, we both let out a gasp of delight. We knew that this was on our must-do list and made sure it was in our rotation ASAP. We have a feeling it will be on yours, too.
Why? Because it’s an easy craft, even for those who are self-described as craft-impaired. All you need is a handful of paper lunch bags, a glue stick, a pair of scissors, and your hands. But don’t let the simplicity of the craft fool you. The result is a gorgeous decoration fit for bedrooms and birthday parties or any other dark corner of your home.
Want to take it up a notch? Try your hand at splatter painting for that extra OOMPH. (And pretend like you’re a rock star in the process.)
How to make paper stars.
Supplies:
- Brown paper lunch bags*, minimum 7 PER STAR
- Glue stick*
- Scissors
- Optional: paint* + paint brushes for added color
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Directions:
- Stack your lunch bags together, making sure they all face the same direction. Take a bag from the top and add a strip of glue down the middle and then one across the bottom in an upside down T. Place a bag on top of it and do it again until you get to the last bag.
- Cut your bag into whatever shape you like. We cut the top corners into a point and then did small triangles in the sides. You could just cut a point or find another shape of your liking!
- Once you’re happy with the way your bags are cut, glue the top bag. Open the bags so they fan out and press together the two ends. ET VOILA.
- Paint if you’d like. Otherwise, leave as is.
- You can add string to hang them from the ceiling or simply sit and admire your handy work.
Show us what you made!
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