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Foldable 3D Stars with downloadable file

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How was your weekend today? Did you get some Christmas shopping done? I’m so behind on everything.
I thought today I’d share with you how I made all the gold 3D stars you saw throughout my Christmas tour last week (click HERE if you missed it). I’m sure this has been done over and over already in blogland but I’ll write about it anyways. It’s definitely not mind-blowingly new but they are one of my favorite accessories I added to my tour this year.

I have always liked stars and they are perfect for Christmas.

I had a large amount of poster board stashed in the basement. You can buy several sheets at our grocery store for very very cheap (I think 8 sheets for $2.50) and some of the stars were even made from cereal boxes I had in our recycling bin.

foldable 3D pasteboard stars

Now I’m lucky enough to have a silhouette cameo ( you do not need a cutter and can use the template to cut stars by hand) at home who cuts and perforates all the lines for me but it is totally doable without the silhouette machine and all you need is a star shape to trace (HERE is a printable version to download), crafting knife and cutting board. I tried it and it works to. It’s just a little more time consuming that way because you lightly have to score the areas you want to fold with the crafting knife.

Click HERE to download my 3D star silhouette file so you can make your own (let me know if the link is working for you).
Back to the silhouette instructions: Make sure that you set the thickness and blade appropriate for cardboard before sending the poster board through the machine. And you obviously have to cut the poster board to the size of the cutting mat before being able to feed it through the silhouette cameo.

No cutter? No Problem!

If you don’t have a silhouette, I included some printable cheat sheets below for you to download. Just print them, cut them out and trace the shape onto the poster board. Perforate the center score lines lightly with a craft knife but make sure not to cut the poster board all the way through. (click on the image which opens another browser with the 8.5 x 11 printable file that you can save to your desktop)

 

All I had left to do is peel the stars off the silhouette cutting mat, fold the perforated lines and spray paint them with gold spray paint ( I used Rust-Oleum gold spray paint). I actually wanted to use copper first but decided on gold last minute since I had already painted some Christmas balls copper. I wanted to mix more metallics.

How to make gold folded 3D stars

I made several different sizes. You can resize the stars in the silhouette file to whatever size you want.

How to make gold folded 3D stars

 

How to make gold folded 3D stars

 

How to make gold folded 3D stars with a silhouette machine

 

Foldable 3D stars silhouette cameo downloadable file

 

If you don’t feel like making the stars you could also just buy THESE paper mache stars (HERE) and spray paint them gold with the same paint I used

Here they are in our home. They make such a big statement for a small amount of money.

Small Dining Room Christmas Tree

If you are wondering about the little tree skirt, it is my painted dishtowel which you can read about by clicking HERE.

Small living room Christmas tree - Cuckoo4Design

green velvet pillows HERE | teal ornaments HERE | pink ornaments HERE | green ornaments HERE | blush ornaments HERE and HERE | gold ornaments HERE | white ornaments HERE | snow flakes HERE | my foldable stars HERE or you can buy THESE paper mache stars and spray them gold

 

And the gold stars match perfectly with the gold Ikea star tree topper. They are totally made for each other.

Christmas Tree - Cuckoo4Design

Christmas_diningroom_Cuckoo4Design_12

Also see them in my 2015 Christmas tree (click HERE to see entire post):

flocked Christmas tree - Cuckoo4Design copy

lime green ornaments HERE and HERE | pink and blush ornaments HERE, HERE and HERE | gold ornaments HERE  | my foldable stars HERE, tree topper HERE | my curtain tutorial HERE and fabric HERE | wall decals in my shop HERE

 

I feel like it was so easy and they make such a big difference. None of the trees would look the same without the stars, don’t you agree?

I hope you like the stars as much as I do.

See more of my Christmas ornament DIYs:

How to make 3D paper snowflakes using lunch bags

How to make 3D paper snowflakes using lunch bags

DIY poster board snowflakes with free silhouette cameo download. Also tutorial on how to make them by hand without a cutting machine.

Poster Board Snowflakes for Christmas Tree Decor

Foldable 3D Stars with downloadable file

Foldable 3D Stars with downloadable file

Painted Brushstroke ornaments by Cuckoo4Design

DIY brushstroke painted plastic Christmas balls

A Christmas rose DIY

A Christmas rose DIY

Origami Diamond Jingle Bell Ornament

Origami Diamond Jingle Bell Ornament

DIY huge wood bead garland made with unfinished furniture feet

DIY huge wood bead garland

How to make Christmas ornaments with macrame yarn

How to make Christmas ornaments with macrame yarn

Easy and affordable paper fan decorations inspired by faux sun palm leaves

Easy and affordable paper fan decorations inspired by faux sun palm leaves

vignette of faux terracotta spheres and pottery

Who knew you could repurpose cheap Christmas ornaments with baking soda paint?

Tschüß

(Youleeya)

 

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  1. Sheryll & Critters. says

    December 15, 2014 at 7:10 am

    I am going to try your print outs with some poster type paper that I got from a beer suitcase. I am hoping it will be easier to cut. I love stars myself. And I am hoping to make a tree tooer by roling up a poster board into a small tube. Wish me luck.

    • Julia says

      December 15, 2014 at 3:55 pm

      Yes I am wishing you lots of luck.

  2. Ursula @ Home Made by Carmona says

    December 15, 2014 at 7:36 am

    THESE ARE GORGEOUS!! Ahh, I love them Julia! And your tree is heart stoppingly beautiful.

    • Julia says

      December 15, 2014 at 3:55 pm

      Thanks so much Ursula.

  3. cassie says

    December 15, 2014 at 7:50 am

    these are so beautiful and i LOVE how they look on the table setting!!!

    • Julia says

      December 15, 2014 at 3:55 pm

      Thank you Cassie

  4. Emma Peake says

    December 15, 2014 at 7:52 am

    Oh my goodness all your trees are beautiful! I totally agree, the stars look awesome!

    • Julia says

      December 15, 2014 at 3:56 pm

      Thanks Emma

  5. Tania // Run to Radiance says

    December 15, 2014 at 8:56 am

    Super cute and such a fun project. I need to get one of the cameos I’ve heard great things!

    • Julia says

      December 15, 2014 at 3:57 pm

      Yes, you do. They are addicting and in the end save a lot of money too ๐Ÿ˜‰

  6. Amy Renea says

    December 15, 2014 at 9:38 am

    Julia! Those are incredibly beautiful!

    • Julia says

      December 15, 2014 at 3:57 pm

      Thank you Amy

  7. Caitlin @ Desert Domicile says

    December 15, 2014 at 12:12 pm

    So pretty! I was hoping you wouldn’t need a Silhouette to make these though haha Maybe Santa will drop one off at my house this year ๐Ÿ˜‰

    • Julia says

      December 15, 2014 at 3:58 pm

      Well you can make them without too but it just takes longer ๐Ÿ˜‰

  8. Corinna - For My Love Of says

    December 15, 2014 at 1:10 pm

    Very cool! The perforated lines are probably the best part of it all. That little machine can do anything!

    • Julia says

      December 15, 2014 at 3:58 pm

      Haha, yes it can. The perforated lines make it so so easy.

  9. Amy W says

    December 15, 2014 at 2:35 pm

    These are STUNNING! I’ll be sharing this on my FB page.

    • Julia says

      December 15, 2014 at 3:59 pm

      Oh thank you so much Amy.

  10. Shellee says

    December 15, 2014 at 3:22 pm

    LOVE the stars, but I couldn’t get the link to work. Would you kindly email the download to me?

    Thank you!

    • Julia says

      December 15, 2014 at 3:46 pm

      Hmmm, I wonder why and I sure will. Thanks for letting me know.

  11. Jennifer @ Brave New Home says

    December 15, 2014 at 7:52 pm

    Wow, the power of paper! They look great and so elegant.

    • Julia says

      December 16, 2014 at 5:44 am

      Thanks Jennifer. Paper and spray paint I kinda love that combo

  12. [email protected] says

    December 16, 2014 at 12:29 pm

    love these so much! I don’t think I’d be able to put them away after Christmas ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Julia says

      December 16, 2014 at 7:43 pm

      Maybe I shouldn’t put them away ๐Ÿ˜‰ thanks Gretchen

  13. Joanne says

    December 16, 2014 at 1:01 pm

    Your trees look gorgeous!!! I don’t have a silhouette cameo, how can i print out the pattern for hand cutting?

    • Julia says

      December 16, 2014 at 7:43 pm

      Any star shape would do, maybe I should include a star printable with various sizes to my post too for people like you who don’t have a silhouette. I hope I can get to fixing that this weekend.

      • Joanne says

        December 17, 2014 at 8:10 am

        If you can that would be awesome! my son’s 2nd birthday is next month and i think these stars would make the perfect decor (and he loves his stars). Thanks for replying!

        • Julia says

          December 17, 2014 at 1:06 pm

          Ok, I will try my best to get it done over the weekend ๐Ÿ™‚

        • Julia says

          December 21, 2014 at 10:44 am

          I just updated a link in the post with a printable star shape. Maybe you can test it to see if it works. Merry Christmas

  14. Katrina says

    December 16, 2014 at 4:02 pm

    The stars are so pretty! I’m so behind on pretty much everything when it comes to Christmas, I can’t believe its literally days away!!

    • Julia says

      December 16, 2014 at 7:40 pm

      Oh gosh I hear ya. I’m not behind on Christmas decorating but everything else. Thanks so much!

  15. Amber @ Wills Casa says

    December 16, 2014 at 8:04 pm

    I love these!! You’re so creative! Thank you for the file!! I need to see if I can figure out a way to use these around here!!

    • Julia says

      December 17, 2014 at 5:38 am

      Thanks Amber, I hope downloading the file works for you. One reader told me it didn’t work for her.

  16. kim says

    December 19, 2014 at 10:05 pm

    I am so behind – your blog hasn’t been updating in my reader.

    Love these stars and I’ll have to try them on the silhouette. What a fun idea. I hand folded stars a few years ago and it wasn’t nearly as simple.

    Everything looks beautiful!

    • Julia says

      December 20, 2014 at 4:57 pm

      Thanks Kim and don’t worry, I’m behind too.

  17. Genevieve says

    December 21, 2014 at 8:39 pm

    great post! i love the painted ornaments and dishtowel as well, will try this!

    • Julia says

      December 22, 2014 at 4:02 pm

      Thanks so much Genevieve, and good luck trying all the projects.

  18. Karla says

    January 30, 2015 at 3:56 am

    I already miss Christmas : (

    • Julia says

      January 30, 2015 at 6:17 pm

      Me too

  19. Suzanne says

    November 19, 2015 at 8:03 pm

    A question because I can’t open the file – what kind is .studio? It doesn’t open on my laptop and I absolutely love these!

    • Julia says

      November 22, 2015 at 7:06 am

      So sorry, I missed your comment. .studio is a file you can use with the cutter but you should be able to open it in other programs as well. I have to double check it.

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