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“S” is for Star

October 31, 2011

Glittered paper star wreath
Made from old paperback book pages, add some glitter and presto:
Looks like a delicate pastry made for the walls.

Here’s how I made the paper star:

1. Using a 3D cardboard star shape (thank you Grandma) slice in half:
2. Prepare paper rolls.
Carefully remove old paperback pages.
Tear in half for a more squarish shape.
Roll into cone shape and hot glue.

3. Make lots of paper rolls:
4. Start by gluing rolls onto star points:
Then in the crevices:
5. Fill in all the between sections:
6. Add the next layer leaving top portion of previous layer exposed:
7. This star has 2 layers with an extra layer on top only to emphasize the points:
8. To add the glitter, brush on white glue just on the edges of the roll, doing only a few at a time:
9. Shake glitter onto glue (be sure to do this over scrap paper to collect the excess glitter for re-use).
Hang and enjoy
Previously I shared a rectangular version here:
But the star is definitely better suited for Christmas:
And I just made some mini star ornaments too:
Get the full tutorial on these little ones here.

I’m linking up to:
Whatcha Got Weekend @ Lolly Jane
SAS @ Funky Junk
Weekend Wrap Up @ Tatertots & Jello
Sundae Scoop @ I Heart Naptime
Sister Sunday @ Sisters of the Wild West
Sunday Showcase Party @ Under the Table & Dreaming
Just Something I Whipped Up @ The Girl Creative
DIY Fall Festival @ The DIY Showoff
Made by You Mondays @ Skip to My Lou
Making the World Cuter @ Making the World Cuter
Nifty Thrifty @ Coastal Charm
Tuesday Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
Tutorials & Tips Tuesday @ Home Stories A to Z
Good Life @ A Beach Cottage
Delightfully Inspiring @ Delightful Order
Transformation Thursday @ The Shabby Creek Cottage
Strut Your Stuff @ Somewhat Simple
Share Awesomeness Thur @ The 36th Avenue
Flaunt it Friday @ Chic on a Shoestring
Tickled Pink @ 504 Main
Frugal Friday @ The Shabby Nest
SAS @ Just a Girl
Feathered Nest @ French Country Cottage
Remodelaholics Anonymous @ Remodelaholic
inspiration board @ Carolyns Homework
Tuesday Timeout @ Reasons to Skip the Housework

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Filed Under: CHRISTMAS, CRAFTS, DIY, HOME DECOR, SEASONAL53 Comments

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  1. sabrymagic says

    October 31, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    Your creation is delicious …..
    Very good!

    Reply
  2. [email protected] says

    November 1, 2011 at 12:41 AM

    Love this! Pinning it now. I need to find me a 3D star shape now! I love your comment: "a delicate pastry for the walls" 😉

    Reply
  3. m e g a n says

    November 1, 2011 at 12:58 AM

    I love this!!! It's now on my to do list!

    Meg

    Reply
  4. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says

    November 1, 2011 at 1:40 AM

    beautiful, jaime! i love the star shape!

    Reply
  5. Christina says

    November 1, 2011 at 2:02 AM

    I love this! Perfect for the Holidays!
    xo

    Reply
  6. Andrea @Oasis Accents says

    November 1, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Love your different takes on the book page wreaths. Stars are definitely my favorite shape and your's looks so pretty with the glittered edges.

    Reply
  7. melanzana says

    November 1, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    Ovo je prekrasno!!!!!
    Od papira se mogu napraviti divne kreacije, zar ne?

    Reply
  8. South Bay Studio says

    November 1, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    How imaginative you are. That looks absolutely lovely. And I love the soft looking bow too.
    Kathi

    Reply
  9. ladywiththeredrocker says

    November 1, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    This star is beautiful! I must make this! I just love it! Thanks for sharing!

    Stephanie @ Ladywiththeredrocker.wordpress.com

    Reply
  10. Erin of Salvaged Whimsy says

    November 1, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    beautiful – I love stars, it's amazing with all that volume that the wreath is able to maintain the star shape. It caught my eye was scrolling through the links on Home Stories A2Z.

    Reply
  11. Deborah March says

    November 1, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    DeeLIGHTful!! Bookmarking this for a craft session with my eleven year old grandson! Love it…love it love it LOVE it!!

    Deborah (happily visiting from http://cardsandthings.blogspot.com…hope you'll stop by too…)

    Reply
  12. Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says

    November 2, 2011 at 1:24 AM

    That is gorgeous and great tutorial.

    Reply
  13. Erin {Lavender and Lemon Drops} says

    November 2, 2011 at 4:26 AM

    Beautiful! I plan on making something similar to this for my Christmas tree this year! You did a great job!

    Reply
  14. earth sky sea says

    November 2, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Wow amazing – you might be interested in seeing the recycled wall art at my blog earth sky sea – which is along the same lines but a giant flower.

    Reply
  15. Veronica says

    November 2, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    I luv luv this!! I am so doing one of these for Xmas! thanks for the tut!

    Veronica
    Tassels Twigs and Tastebuds

    Reply
  16. BeingBrook says

    November 2, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    Love this Jaime! For sure going on my "to do" list for the holidays!

    Reply
  17. Little Vintage Cottage says

    November 2, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    It's beautiful, I love how the old book pages are yellowed at the ends!

    Tania

    Reply
  18. hilary @ oldhouse.truelove. says

    November 2, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    love the glitter touch!

    Reply
  19. Honey at 2805 says

    November 3, 2011 at 12:49 AM

    Your star is gorgeous, Jaime, and the tutorial is terrific. I know what my next project is! Love it!

    Reply
  20. Terry says

    November 3, 2011 at 12:57 AM

    Oh, Oh, Oh I have to have one of these. Stunning.

    Reply
  21. Sugarr2518 says

    November 3, 2011 at 1:29 AM

    Very unique!! I like how you can just reuse an old book too:)

    Reply
  22. Mandy says

    November 3, 2011 at 2:26 AM

    Hi Jaime, this is beautiful! So vintage looking. I'd love it if you shared this at my Christmas Craft Tutorial Party that I have going on at Project Queen through November.
    http://www.projectqueen.org

    Reply
  23. Trish says

    November 3, 2011 at 4:15 AM

    I just love this! The glitter is a nice touch and so is the star shape. I'd love for you to share with my readers if you have the chance. Thanks! http://www.momontimeout.com/2011/11/taking-timeout-thursday-link-party-no-3.html

    Reply
  24. Vickie @ Ranger 911 says

    November 3, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    I LOVE this wreath (and all the creative things you make)!!

    Reply
  25. Inspire Me Heather says

    November 3, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    It's just beautiful Jaime – I do like the star just a tad better than the rectangle but both are so really lovely!

    Reply
  26. Nicole says

    November 3, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    This is a great idea! I've made several of the wreaths from old books and sheet music but never in this shape. I'll have to give this a try! Love it!

    Reply
  27. janet says

    November 3, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    Hey Jaime,
    I am deep in the glitter and sheet music this week..making lot's of these for my shop holiday open house. LOVE your tute…beautiful!!!

    janet xox
    http://theemptynest-janet.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  28. Alison @ mommadidit.blogspot.com says

    November 3, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    Wow! This is stunning! I am making all of my ornaments out of old books this year. This would look so cool with my tree!

    Reply
  29. Melissa says

    November 4, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    I featured you today! Come by and grab your button!

    http://vintagemellie.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  30. Amy says

    November 4, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    Wow, that is gorgeous! So simple and so pretty…would you share it here at my holiday party? I'd love for you to join in!

    http://oneartmama.blogspot.com/2011/11/our-home-for-holidays-party.html

    Reply
  31. Decor & Harmony @ 4290 says

    November 4, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    Very crafty and creative…..looking forward to giving this a try 🙂

    Reply
  32. Carmen says

    November 5, 2011 at 2:24 AM

    This is really cute…thanks for the tutorial…gonna spruce up some stars (bigger ones).Would love it if you would link this up to our Rockin' link party going on now at RoCa and Company. Here is the link: http://rocaandcompany.blogspot.com/2011/11/you-rock-8.html. Come and show off what you got. Hope to see you there…

    Remember…YOU ROCK!!

    Carmen @ RoCa and Company
    http://www.rocaandcompany.blogspot.com

    Reply
  33. [email protected] says

    November 5, 2011 at 2:26 AM

    totally amazing book star…the glitter is a great touch! I hope you will link up with me here:
    http://www.thegingerbreadblog.com/2011/11/sweet-saturday-v12.html

    Reply
  34. imsteelefullofscrap says

    November 5, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    Love how you did shapes instead of just a circle great idea

    Reply
  35. CAS says

    November 5, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    This is so clever & ever so lovely. I simply must try this. Your blog looks really fun & filled with clever ideas, so you now have a new follower!
    🙂 CAS

    Reply
  36. the simple essentials says

    November 6, 2011 at 3:55 AM

    So cute and unique!

    Reply
  37. The Rosenau's says

    November 6, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    I LOVE how this turned out! I'm going to have to make one for sure thanks for sharing, also im a new follower i'd Love if you followed back!

    Julianne
    http://www.sewfantastic.blogspot.com

    Reply
  38. Funky Junk Interiors says

    November 6, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    This is really amazing! I'm smitten by stars and you've taken it a new step further! Kudos to you!

    Featured you on FB for SNS 106 and pinned. 🙂

    https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150432360991141&set=a.192514281140.164586.175378011140&type=1&theater

    Donna

    Reply
  39. http://findingsecrettreasures.blogspot.com says

    November 6, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    Your star is really beautiful! I saw this on Donna, Funky Junk facebook page, and I just love it!

    Reply
  40. Domestic Goddesque says

    November 7, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    so pretty: I shall be pinning this one to add to my ever growing list of things I simply must make before Christmas!!

    Reply
  41. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    November 7, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    Oh my gosh, I totally love this!!!

    Reply
  42. [email protected] says

    November 7, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    I always make home made christmas decorations for my freinds and family. Wreaths ect. This year they are getting that wonderful star! Thank you for the inspiration!

    Reply
  43. Michelle says

    November 8, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    This is absolutely beautiful. Thanks for sharing the tute, it's pinned and going on my to do list!

    Reply
  44. Jen says

    November 9, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    I love this! Beautiful star ornament 🙂

    Reply
  45. Mindy B says

    November 10, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    This is amazing! And it is so beautiful. I want to make one so badly. Maybe in a circle this time or something. 🙂

    Reply
  46. Rachel Sue says

    November 13, 2011 at 3:29 AM

    I cannot tell you how much I love this star! I would love to feature it on Reduce, Reuse, Upcycle. Feel free to stop by and grab a featured button. Thanks!

    Reply
  47. House Revivals says

    November 13, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    Love this! I shared a link to this on my Facebook page.

    Reply
  48. Kelly says

    November 14, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    Love this! Frantically searching for those star shapes and hope to find one soon!

    Reply
  49. POILDE CAROTTE says

    December 3, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    c'est magnifique

    Reply
  50. POILDE CAROTTE says

    December 3, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    c'est magnifique

    Reply
  51. Inspire Me Heather says

    December 8, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    Hello Jaime! I've linked this to my stars post today – it's so pretty!

    Reply
  52. LDH says

    December 9, 2011 at 3:18 AM

    Beautiful! And your instructions are clear and easy to follow. So nice stopping by 🙂

    Kindly, Lorraine

    Reply
  53. Joy Hoormann says

    December 7, 2012 at 10:01 PM

    These are so cute! Love it 🙂

    Reply

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