How to Make Paper-Star Gift Toppers

Think of those homemade cookies, candies, and other seasonal treats.

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Updated on November 12, 2018
Ms crafts ornament

These stars are a perfect topper once you wrap homemade cookies from our complete holiday cookie guide, downloadable here.

For more pretty packaging techniques and how-tos, browse our Gift-Wrapping Ideas.

What You'll Need

Materials

  • Paper Star Template
  • Martha Stewart Scoring Board
  • Martha Stewart All-Purpose Scissors
  • Glue gun
  • Cardstock

Instructions

  1. Ms Crafts scored star

    Using the provided template, cut out the shapes from a sheet of cardstock. Score every 1/2-inch down the length of the shapes (make sure the scored lines meet the points).

  2. Ms Crafts scored star

    Glue one strip to another by overlapping at the glue tab. Accordion fold the full strip of cardstock then, connect the ends at the remaining tab.

  3. Ms Crafts scored star

    Holding down the star to maintain its shape, apply hot glue to the center of the star, then secure with a small piece of cardstock.

Originally appeared: MARTHA STEWART
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