Homemade Star Decorations

Stars are crafted from natural and synthetic materials.

Name a craft medium and there will be a star decoration pattern or project to make with it. Homemade decorative stars are crafted in natural and synthetic materials for holidays and everyday decoration.

Types

Make Christmas stars for holiday display.

Create stars in patriotic, Americana, Christmas and folksy themes. Choose patterns or kits to make a star craft. Design and make a star using the medium with which you are most familiar.

Kits

Star candles are decorative all year long.

Kits are available to make homemade candles, cloth garlands, felt Christmas ornaments, resin stars, needlework and plastic canvas mobiles. Encourage children to make clay, paper, origami or painted wooden stars for homemade projects.

Patterns and Designs

Complex stars are crafted with stained glass, painted wood and mirrored glass.

Ceramic, glass, wood, metalwork and mirrors are used to make large artistic stars. Design and make dimensional star pieces such as lamps, jewelry and wall hangings. Paint stars on mailboxes, yard decor, clothing, plaques, homemade game boards and tablecloths.

References

• Craft Ideas: Paper Stars
• All Crafts: Patriotic Stars

Resources

• Craft Ideas: Christmas Star