Learn how to make 3D paper star ornaments with this simple tutorial. These paper stars make great Christmas ornaments, decorations, and gifts!
Updated December 2024
We love making decorative stars of all kinds. But we really love these 3D paper star ornaments. They are perfect for Christmas decorating and gift giving.
This post was originally sponsored by Dixie Crystals Sugar Kids in the Kitchen, but we recently tried it again and love the way the stars look hanging on our tree!
We added faceted plastic “crystal” beads at the top of ours to make them extra special and sparkly, plus liberal amounts of glitter for the same reasons. But the tutorial is simple and you can customize your 3D paper stars any way you like.
How to Make 3D Paper Star Ornaments
MATERIALS
- Cardstock or heavy paper
- 3D star template
- Scissors
- Art supplies, such as markers, oil pastels, watercolors, tempera paint, and glitter
- Glue stick
- String or embroidery thread
- Beads
INSTRUCTIONS
- Cut out 3 paper stars
Use this star template to cut out three paper stars. You can hold the template over the heavier art paper and cut through both layers.
- Fold your stars
Next, fold each star in half, and then unfold. This will make assembly easier later, but you can also just wait until after decorating before folding.
- Decorate your stars
Use your art materials to decorate your stars any way you like. We used markers to decorate some stars; oil pastels for some stars, and watercolor resist for some stars.
Let dry, if necessary. - Make a beaded hanging loop
Use embroidery thread to string a few beads at the end of a loop. Tie off with a double knot on each side of the beads.
- Assemble your ornament
First, glue the inside halves of two paper stars together.
Then, glue the trailing string from the hanging loop into the center.
Finally, glue the third star to the other two.
- Display or gift!
Hang your pretty new 3D paper star ornament on the Christmas tree, in the window, or gift it to a teacher or a favorite aunt.
Are you ready to make your own 3D paper star ornament? Grab the template here and get started!
For more fun Christmas ideas for kids and families, check out Dixie Crystals’ Christmas Craft Projects here.
More Christmas Crafts for Kids to Make
- 10 Salt Dough Decoration Ideas for Christmas
- 11 Christmas Craft Ideas for Kids
- 20 Homemade Christmas Ornaments the Whole Family Can Make
- How to Make Glitter Stars for Christmas
- How to Make a Dried Orange Garland
- How to Draw Tangle Star Art
Want even more creative ideas?
Check out our Holiday Creativity pack!
Let’s celebrate the holidays with all things crafty! Here are 53 pages full of our favorite drawing prompts, creative play ideas, art activities, and more!
Pin It for Later
Thank you again to Dixie Crystals Sugar for sponsoring this activity and post on The Artful Parent! All opinions expressed are my own.
