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German Star Gift Card

By Lorraine

German Star Card (Free Printable Gift Card for Folded Paper Stars)

Do you remember making German paper stars as a child? All the folds and turns and then the finished star! Besides being fun to make and a great decoration, the stars make lovely gifts. And to make the presentation even more special, I made a free German star gift card printable for you to simply attach to your gift. The cards turn each handmade ornament into a thoughtful keepsake that feels complete and ready to give.Continue Reading

Paper German Stars (7)

By Lorraine

Beautiful folded paper German stars remind many of childhood when they were made at Christmas time. Easy to follow, step-by-step video tutorial teaches you how to make them.

Early each December I receive lots of visits to my folded paper German Stars post with video tutorial. If you haven’t already, go ahead and give it a try. I know you’ll be able to complete the stars with the step-by-step instructions. Pause whenever you need and I’ll talk you right through it.

Paper German Star Video Tutorial (6)

By Lorraine

These little paper stars are pretty and fun to make.
Every year beginning in early November and through the Christmas Season, visits to this most popular post spike. So it has become a tradition that I re-post my tutorial for folding simple paper strips into delicate three-dimensional stars that many remember from childhood.

Follow the step-by-step video tutorial, Folding Paper German Paper Stars, pausing as needed, and you’ll soon find you can’t stop making them!

Craft Project Recap

By Lorraine

Look through this Craft Project Recap for inspiration. The collection shown above includes knitting, crochet, paper projects and a bird feeder wreath.

German Paper Stars Tutorial | Step-by-Step Videos

By Lorraine

Learn to make German paper stars with an easy video tutorial, strip sizes, folding tips, waxing instructions, and a free printable gift card.

How to Make German Paper Stars (Step-by-Step Tutorial With Video)

Do you remember seeing or making paper stars as a child? Those beautiful creations that took shape using just paper strips and a series of folds and turns. If you need a quick refresher or have always wanted to learn how to make them, this step-by-step tutorial with easy to follow video will walk you through each fold so you can make them yourself.

Paper German Star Tutorial (3)

By Lorraine

Folded paper German stars remind many of childhood when they were made at Christmas time. Easy to follow, step by step video tutorial teaches you how.

German Star Tutorial is one of my favorite projects and by far my most popular post.

So, I thought I would re-post for those interested in making some of these very pretty paper stars this year.

Dipping German Stars in Wax

By Lorraine

Tutorial for dipping folded paper German Stars in wax to preserve and protect from outdoor elements.

Making pretty folded paper German Stars is so popular and addictive that it has become one of my all time top posts. There are many ways to decorated with these 16-pointed paper stars. In times past, the stars were used outside to decorate trees. To protect the paper from the elements, they were dipped in paraffin. If you want to protect your stars, this how-to for Dipping German Stars in Wax will show you.