Monday, October 31, 2011

"S" is for Star

Glittered paper star wreath


Made from old paperback book pages, add some glitter and presto:



Looks like a delicate pastry made for the walls.



Here's how I made the paper star:

1. Using a 3D cardboard star shape (thank you Grandma) slice in half:


2. Prepare paper rolls.
Carefully remove old paperback pages.


Tear in half for a more squarish shape.
Roll into cone shape and hot glue.



3. Make lots of paper rolls:


4. Start by gluing rolls onto star points:


Then in the crevices:


5. Fill in all the between sections:


6. Add the next layer leaving top portion of previous layer exposed:


7. This star has 2 layers with an extra layer on top only to emphasize the points:


8. To add the glitter, brush on white glue just on the edges of the roll, doing only a few at a time:


9. Shake glitter onto glue (be sure to do this over scrap paper to collect the excess glitter for re-use).



Hang and enjoy


Previously I shared a rectangular version here:


But the star is definitely better suited for Christmas:


And I just made some mini star ornaments too:


Get the full tutorial on these little ones here.


I'm linking up to:

Whatcha Got Weekend @ Lolly Jane
SAS @ Funky Junk
Weekend Wrap Up @ Tatertots & Jello
Sundae Scoop @ I Heart Naptime
Sister Sunday @ Sisters of the Wild West
Sunday Showcase Party @ Under the Table & Dreaming
Just Something I Whipped Up @ The Girl Creative
DIY Fall Festival @ The DIY Showoff
Made by You Mondays @ Skip to My Lou
Making the World Cuter @ Making the World Cuter
Nifty Thrifty @ Coastal Charm
Tuesday Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
Tutorials & Tips Tuesday @ Home Stories A to Z
Good Life @ A Beach Cottage
Delightfully Inspiring @ Delightful Order
Transformation Thursday @ The Shabby Creek Cottage
Strut Your Stuff @ Somewhat Simple
Share Awesomeness Thur @ The 36th Avenue
Flaunt it Friday @ Chic on a Shoestring
Tickled Pink @ 504 Main
Frugal Friday @ The Shabby Nest
SAS @ Just a Girl
Feathered Nest @ French Country Cottage
Remodelaholics Anonymous @ Remodelaholic
inspiration board @ Carolyns Homework
Tuesday Timeout @ Reasons to Skip the Housework

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