Add a little sparkle to your crafting with these easy origami stars!
Using just a square sheet of paper, a pencil, and scissors, this quick DIY is perfect for festive decorations, party garlands, or simply brightening up your space.
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Whether you're looking for a cheerful decoration for the holidays, something to liven up your workspace, or a sweet handmade gift topper, these easy origami stars are a delightful paper craft to try.
They're simple to make, even for beginners, and they don't require any glue-just a square piece of paper, a pencil, and a pair of scissors.
These stars are great for Christmas, New Year's, birthdays, and even baby showers.
You can turn them into garlands, hang them as ornaments, or scatter them around a table for a festive touch.
Because they're so fast to fold, they're also great for kids' craft sessions, teacher appreciation gifts, or quick DIY party decorations.
Use paper in your favorite colors or seasonal prints to match your event.
Want something rustic? Try kraft paper.
Need something bold? Go for bright neon! With just a little bit of effort, you'll have a handful of paper stars that are full of charm.
Why You'll Love This Pattern
- Quick and beginner-friendly craft - perfect for all ages.
- Only basic tools needed: scissors, paper, and a pencil.
- Makes great DIY decorations for events, holidays, and everyday use.
- Easy to customize with colors and patterns.
- A fun way to use leftover or scrap paper.
- Looks impressive but takes just minutes to make!
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Skill Level
★☆☆☆☆ (Very Easy)
Materials Needed
- 1 square sheet of paper
- Scissors
- Pencil
Instructions
Step 1: Start with the color you want your star to be facing down.
Step 2: Fold the bottom edge up to meet the top edge.
Step 3: Fold the bottom right corner up to meet the top edge. Crease only in the centre of this fold.
Step 4: Unfold previous step.
Step 5: Fold the top right corner down to meet the bottom edge. ONLY crease in the centre of this fold.
Step 6: Unfold previous step.
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Step 7: Fold the bottom left corner to meet the centre of the creases you just made.
Step 8: Fold the top flap back to the left to meet its outside edge.
Step 9: Fold the bottom right edge up on an angle to meet the edge of the flap you made instep 8.
Step 10: Fold the paper in half backwards and flatten.
Step 11: Cut along the line shown.
Step 12: Draw some lines on your paper as shown. This is an example of what you can do. You can trace different shapes too.
Note: The folded edge on the left is what willhold your star together. Make sure you don't draw lines that go all the way to the left edge.
Step 13: Cut out your traced lines.
Step 14: Unfold your paper. Completed star.
Color, Paper Ideas, and Variations
- Pastel colors - great for baby showers, spring, or soft Christmas palettes.
- Gold or silver foil paper - for a magical New Year or holiday sparkle.
- Use patterned scrapbook paper - stars look extra cute with polka dots or stripes.
- Make a mix of small and large stars - for layered garlands or mobiles.
- Write tiny messages on each star - and gift them in a jar.
- Glue a ribbon to one point - and use them as ornaments or tags!
FAQ
Make several stars and tape or sew them onto string or twine. You can also poke a hole with a hole punch and thread them with a needle.
Nope! Just a pencil, scissors, and paper will do. Optional: a ruler or bone folder for extra crisp folds.
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Helpful Origami Tips
If you're curious to learn more about origami, you might like to look at our basic guides on how to make some common origami folds.
Start with the valley fold and mountain fold-these are the foundation of most origami models.
Once you're comfortable, you might like to try the petal fold for 3D shapes, and explore the bird base and square base for more complex designs.
The water bomb base is also great for creating inflatable or geometric models, like this inflatable origami rabbit.
Useful Paper Craft Terms
Want to learn a little more about paper crafts and origami?
We've made this helpful printable just for you. It explains common terms and helpful tips you might come across when you are folding origami or making a paper craft project.
You can download the useful paper craft terms printable PDF here.
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