Gift Wrapping

Paper Stars

gift decorated with paper star

Wrap a present with a pretty plain paper. The paper star should be the focal point. This is also a wonderful project to teach children as it is fairly easy to accomplish.

paper star

“Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred, and we are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmastime.”
― Laura Ingalls Wilder

Instructions

Fold a letter sized piece of paper along its width into even folds like an accordion

Fold it in half to determine the center and staple

Cut a half moon along the side with the open fold

Fold ends

Tape together

Repeat on other side

Glue or tape snow star onto box

folding instructions

paper star on a tree

forest in winter

These snow stars can also be used as tree decorations. But keep them away from candles. They are not suitable for outdoor use though but will still look lovely for a day or so.