![]() ![]() When you finish your stars, place them on the branches of your Christmas tree to fill any holes. Follow our step by step photo or video tutorial as you go – this project is way too tricky to explain in words! It may take a bit to get the hang of it, but once you feel comfortable folding the stars, they are really easy to make. We started with 5 and 6 inch squares, but you can use the same tutorial for any size of stars you want to make. For red or white stars, you can also find our Americana tissue pack in Shop this Project below! Once you pick out your papers, start your origami Christmas ornaments by cutting the papers into squares. The papers in our tissue packs are frosted with a glittery shimmer, so they are perfect for the holidays. We made our origami Christmas ornaments in the blue from our Fresh Breeze pack as a bold contrast to our flocked white tree. These origami Christmas ornaments are made with tissue paper, but you can also find gorgeous origami paper online or at your local craft store. Last year we created simple origami boxes to spruce up your standard string lights, and now we’re showing you how to make these origami stars to fill out your Christmas tree. To start off you will need to have your paper ready cut into an even square, then simply follow the instructions on the two videos below.We love exploring the crafting possibilities of using paper to create 3D art, and origami is a really versatile technique for creating DIY holiday decor. Unsurprisingly I did not come up with the design of the star myself (I wish!) but discovered it through the simple and easy-to-follow video tutorial by Homemade Gifts Made Easy. Remember that all paper reacts to body heat so the more you handle and touch it, the more it can react, curl up, stain, etc. ![]() But I would recommend using high quality paper that can hold up under all the folding. ![]() You can use either classic origami paper, scrap paper, magazine pages, music sheets, you get the idea. You will only need paper and jolly holiday spirit for this project – let’s keep it simple, eh! Mixing all the available shades of the Remake collection: Midnight, Autumn, Sky, Smoke, Sand and Oyster in 120 gsm, I managed to create a lovely soft harmonious look. To highlight the ecological aspect I used high-end, eco-friendly, uncoated Favini Remake paper which has a pulpy look but is unexpectedly smooth to the touch and folds beautifully. Remake gets it’s a unique character from the up-cycling process in it’s making that includes leather residues. The construction is easy to learn but heavy enough to create a firm design that easily lasts all through the holidays and can be re-used years after – a feature I value in all DIY projects. And once you are hooked and don’t want your newly learned folding skill to go to waste, keep going, make two dozen and build a garland. You can make tiny ones and hang them on the Christmas tree or make one huge one to hang from the windowsill or ceiling. ![]() It easily transforms from Christmas to New Years, can be done in any size or color you wish and even though the 15 step instructions first feel unbearable you’ll get the hang of it in no time. The five-pointed origami star is a great DIY decoration for minimal taste. ![]()
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