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“T” is for Tiny

November 9, 2011

Craft: tiny paper star ornaments

Personalized with a single letter in the center:
These will be teacher gifts for Christmas this year.
A miniature version of this larger paper star wreath:
(This star measures 15″ point to point.)
The ornaments are a fraction of the size, measuring 5″ point to point:

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Here’s how I made the tiny stars:

1. Prepare the paper rolls.
Using old paperback books tear the pages into small rectangles.
(These rectangles measure about 2.5″ x 2″)
Roll the rectangle into a cone and hot glue:
2. Each ornament uses 20 paper rolls, make a lot of rolls:
3. For the base cut out stars from heavy cardstock / chipboard or thin cardboard.
(This is a 3″ star, free pattern here.)
4. Make the hanger using a needle and silver thread:
5. Start by gluing the rolls on the points of the star:
6. Then add rolls to the cervices and finally fill in between:
7. To add glitter to the edges brush on white glue:
8. Shake glitter over edges (do this over a piece of paper to collect excess glitter for reuse).
9. For center monogram cut 2″ circle from cardstock, adhere letter sticker in center:
10. Brush white glue onto letter:
11. Shake glitter to cover letter.
Let it rest and dry a bit before proceeding.
12. Shake off excess glitter:
13. Hot glue letter into center of star:
A fast, fun ornament that will make a great gift.
And I bet you probably already have the supplies to make this one.
Here they are all wrapped up ready for gift giving:
(To see how to make the window boxes click 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, GIFTS, SEASONAL53 Comments

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  1. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says

    November 9, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    jaime, these are adorable!!!! LOVE them!

    Reply
  2. Comeca Jones says

    November 9, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    Too cute! where on earth do you get the patience?! I love em!

    Reply
  3. [email protected] says

    November 9, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    Oh, I had to pin these too! I need more TIME!

    Reply
  4. Emily says

    November 9, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    too cute! my daughter and i will be making some of these today for sure!

    Reply
  5. Okio B Designs says

    November 9, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    These are adorable! Thanks for sharing the DIY!

    Jeanine

    Reply
  6. Inspire Me Heather says

    November 9, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    Aw, how sweet!

    Reply
  7. [email protected] Road says

    November 9, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    Those are just too stinking cute!! I love the glitter around the edges.

    Reply
  8. melanzana says

    November 9, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    Prelijepo!!!!!

    Reply
  9. Christina says

    November 10, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    LOVE these, so cute!!

    Reply
  10. Trish says

    November 10, 2011 at 1:20 AM

    Just pinned these! What a perfect stocking stuffer or gift topper! If you have a moment, I'd love for you to share with my readers: http://www.momontimeout.com/2011/11/taking-timeout-thursday-no-4.html#more

    Reply
  11. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    November 10, 2011 at 2:39 AM

    These are super cute!

    Reply
  12. Trish and Bonnie @ Uncommon says

    November 10, 2011 at 4:20 AM

    I think these ornaments are so fantastic! I love the glitter, the old, and the bold letter.

    We are hosting a Home for the Holidays linky party and would love for you to share your pretty ornaments! Please join us!

    http://www.uncommondesignsonline.com/2011/11/home-for-holidays-link-party_08.html

    Reply
  13. Sugarr2518 says

    November 10, 2011 at 4:47 AM

    These are so adorable! I love that you added the glitter:) What a cute little project!

    Reply
  14. Sue says

    November 10, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    OMG These are so cute! I would be burning my hands big time with these little guys! I made a large wreath and had to keep a bowl of ice water nearby to dip in my fingers! 🙂

    Reply
  15. Love & Tangles says

    November 10, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    This is beautiful! I'm looking forward to doing this over the holiday! I love your blog and crafts!

    *new follower
    loveandtangles.blogpsot.com

    Reply
  16. Marilyn says

    November 10, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    This is Super adorable and cute.. LOVELY and so festive for a tree this Christmas.. I would LOVE if you could please stop in and share it at my Pin'Inspirational party today pweeease.. TY so much :)) Wishing you a wonderful start to your weekend..http://theartsygirlconnection.blogspot.com/2011/11/pininspirational-thursdays-linky-party_09.html

    Reply
  17. morenumerousthansand says

    November 11, 2011 at 2:56 AM

    These are really beautiful and I really love the personalized letter in the middle.

    Reply
  18. Kerryanne English says

    November 11, 2011 at 4:23 AM

    They are all gorgeous Jamie.
    I'd love for you to come join in my Simply Christmas link party at http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.com

    Reply
  19. Shannon says

    November 11, 2011 at 4:52 AM

    LOVE these…so going to have to try!
    Thank you for sharing,
    Shannon
    http://www.akadesign.ca

    Reply
  20. Charm Bracelet Diva says

    November 11, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    I was looking for a new DIY ornament this year, thank you!

    xoxo
    Kathleen

    Reply
  21. A Touch of Country says

    November 12, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    so clever and crafty! I will definitely have my crafty friends and I make this at our next weekly craft night!

    Thanks for great inspiration as always!

    Hugs,
    Natalie

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

    November 12, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    These are adorable! I tried making these after I say the big star, but couldn't get my little paper to role into a cone, maybe I'll try again, I really love these! I'm visiting from Funky Junks SNL craft section, I'm #49

    Reply
  23. Tammy says

    November 13, 2011 at 1:46 AM

    These are so nice! Thanks for the tutorial!

    Reply
  24. fleurcottage says

    November 13, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    love these cuties!

    Reply
  25. Andrea @Oasis Accents says

    November 13, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    I am going to have to try this since I use a LOT of stars on my Christmas tree. These are definitely the best I've seen!! Would love for you to share these at our Sunday's Best party. http://www.oasisaccents.com/sundays-best-link-party/

    Reply
  26. Ann says

    November 14, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    Excellent tutorial. Your stars are so whimsical! And, the way you displayed them is very clever. I pinned these.

    Reply
  27. BeingBrook says

    November 14, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    Love these Jaime! I am tempted to do my whole tree in them this years! So pretty.

    Reply
  28. Decor & Harmony @ 4290 says

    November 15, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    You must be covered in glitter! I love these 🙂 I want to make these, another craft added to the list.

    Reply
  29. Katie says

    November 15, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Ahhh i love tis!!!

    Reply
  30. Shabby Momma says

    November 15, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    Thanks so much for sharing your tutorial! I never thought about making tiny ones!! What a great idea!! Love it!!

    Reply
  31. Lauren says

    November 15, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    Thanks for the tutorial! I think I'll add these to the ornaments I'm going to make this year. These are beautiful!

    Reply
  32. Fishtail Cottage says

    November 15, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    Thank you so much for both tutorials – box and ornament – just might have to give them a try! oxox, tracie

    Reply
  33. Terry says

    November 16, 2011 at 12:55 AM

    Thanks for the wonderful tutorial and great gift Idea!

    Reply
  34. Jessica @ {The.Junk.Nest.} says

    November 16, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    I have made the larger wreath forms of these and I have to say that they are my favorite DYI decor to date. I am so excited you posted these because I had never thought about taking that same idea and making an ornament for my tree this year! I am sooo going to do it!

    Thanks so much 🙂

    Reply
  35. Katie @ The Crafty Blog Stalker says

    November 17, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    These are so cute! You did a fabulous job! I would love if you would share with Blog Stalking Thursday Link Party. http://thecraftyblogstalker.blogspot.com/2011/11/blog-stalking-thursday-16.html

    Reply
  36. Kim Sturge says

    November 19, 2011 at 2:41 AM

    Love this. I pinned these for future reference.

    Reply
  37. karah says

    November 20, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    So cute! I pinned this too. Might just need to try my own. Thanks for the detailed information!!
    Karah @ thespacebetweenblog

    Reply
  38. Barb says

    November 26, 2011 at 3:31 AM

    These are darling, darling, darling!!

    Reply
  39. Dragonfly Treasure says

    November 26, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    I love these! Thanks for the tute!!
    *hugs*deb

    Reply
  40. Lori Apgar says

    December 1, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    These are gorgeous!!! I saw this on pinterest and think I need to make some!!! I will link back to your blog post if I do!

    http://www.scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com

    Reply
  41. Nif says

    December 14, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    These are so stinkin cute! And the packaging is adorable, too. Wish I was on the receiving end! 🙂

    Thanks for sharing.(Pinning these!)

    Reply
  42. The Prudent Pantry says

    July 16, 2012 at 7:18 PM

    These are so cute! I can't wait to get started. I'm trying to get a jump on the holidays this year so I was so happy to find these!

    I would love it if you would share this at my new 12 Days of Christmas in July linky party. You can link up here:

    http://theprudentpantryblog.blogspot.com/2012/07/twelve-days-of-christmas-in-july-linky.html

    I can’t wait to get organized for a peaceful and frugal holiday season!

    Reply
  43. Sandee Shanabrough says

    November 1, 2012 at 2:36 PM

    Hi there! Just wanted to let you know how much I love this ornament and so I made one! I shared it on my blog this morning and I linked your tutorial as my inspiration!!! Thank you for a great idea!

    http://simplysouthernsandee.blogspot.com/2012/11/welcome-to-odbd-november-release-blog.html

    Reply
  44. Angela @ Cottage Magpie says

    November 24, 2012 at 9:50 PM

    Can I just tell you how much I adore these ornaments? I LOVE them. I pinned this last year and I am hoping to find time to make some this year. If am lucky!!!

    I was wondering — I have a linky party going. We're kicking off the season with inspiration from year's past. I thought you might want to join in the fun! Let me know!

    ~Angela~

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  45. Glamorous Mommy says

    November 29, 2012 at 12:15 PM

    Ohh, now these are right up my alley! I know what my next project will be 😉

    Fotini

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  46. nanabarbar says

    December 3, 2012 at 9:33 PM

    You are amazing!!!!
    I just now, due to Pinterest, found your Blog! I have tons of old books ( a lot in Spanish!) so now I know why I keep telling my husband "Don't throw them away!!! I know I can find a way to be creative with them!!!"
    So now on going to make stars!
    I hope you made it through 'Sandy' ok, but I saw the 'Breezy Point' signs so that makes me worried about you! I will hope you & yours are good!
    Merry Christmas & know that we out West are Hoping & Praying for ALL of you out there!

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  47. Toni Tiu says

    December 10, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    Hi Jaime! Thank you for this wonderful tutorial. We created these awesome star ornaments for our family tree this year.

    http://wifelysteps.com/2012/12/08/have-yourself-a-bookish-little-christmas-tree/

    Come visit! We did the monograms, and we also placed images at the center of each star. <3 Thanks for sharing your creativity with us!

    Much thanks all the way from Manila.

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  48. Sue McIsaac says

    February 6, 2013 at 6:41 PM

    Thank you for the great tutorial. I made for of these (so far!)for friends at Christmas. They are adorable!
    Sue

    Reply
  49. Sue McIsaac says

    February 6, 2013 at 6:42 PM

    Yes, I can spell "made four"!!
    Pinned it so I can quickly find you.
    Thanks again.

    Reply
  50. Katy says

    November 27, 2014 at 2:53 AM

    Saw this on pinterest and I love it! Totally going to make these! Thank you for the inspiration! 🙂

    Reply

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