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For this project you will need:
- Gold colored paper
- ruler
- craft knife
- small squares of double sided adhesive
tape (less
messy and fast) or strong craft glue and
paper clips
- gold wire for hanging
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Instructions:
1. Print out the pattern to the size you would like and trace 6 times onto gold paper.
2. Cut the inside lines using your craft knife.
3. Starting from the inside out, fold the middle 2 cuts in one direction and curl as it looks in example “a”.
4. Take the next 2 sections and fold them the other way and adhere the 2 points together as seen in example “b”.
5. Now fold the next section the other direction and adhere. Continue this pattern until all of the sections have been completed and the piece looks now like example “c”.
6. Complete steps 1-3 again for the remaining 5 pieces then glue the points together. Example “d” shows how this step looks. Continue until 6 points are attached. The last point can be a little tricky because it may not want to hold. Use more adhesive and hold with paper clips until dry.
7. Punch a hole in the top of the completed star and insert a thin wire for hanging.
Free Craft Pattern: Paper Star Craft Pattern
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These pictures are useful along with the instructions below to help assist you in making this project.
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Example a
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Example b
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Example c
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Example d
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Greeting Cards and Birthday Cards
There are so many occasions in the year when you need greeting cards. Whether it be a birthday, an anniversary, a holiday like Christmas or even for the birth of a baby, the reasons are many. Before you go out and buy another card, consider crafting your own personal cards. Creating hand made greeting cards can be so rewarding. Think of your cards as miniature works of art that you are giving to someone. Not only are you giving that special someone a moment of your time by creating that special card for him or her, but a hand made card will often be kept and cherished as a reminder of you.
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Papercrafts and Card Making Tips and Tutorials
These tutorials are especially made to help describe the techniques used to make the different card, tag and ATC crafts shown on this site.
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Tags
Tags are not only perfect for presents but also can be used for decorating cards and scrapbook pages to give them an extra accent or decorating element. Tags can be created sophisticated or as simple as necessary to fit the look you like. Find here examples of tags using different types of paper and decorating elements. New tags will be added on a regular basis.
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Artist Trading Cards
Artist Trading Cards or otherwise known as ATC’s are created in the size of 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches or 64 x 89 millimeters (6.4 x 8.9 centimeters). These are small and self-made miniature works of art. Other than the size, there are no particular rules to follow. Combine different materials and elements to create unique and one of a kind cards. Sign, number and date the backs of your cards. These cards are not meant to be sold but if you like, there are groups that trade and collect these cards. You can find them on the internet in different craft forums.
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