Paper doily star: dainty as jewelry—make this holiday favorite in no time
The paper doily star adds a festive touch to your holiday home. You only need a few supplies for this craft—paper doilies, glue, and a hanging string. The doilies’ decorative edges give the star a charming look.
Paper doily star: supplies:
- paper doilies
- hot glue
- scissors
- string or yarn for hanging.
Here’s how many paper doilies you’ll need for stars of different sizes:
- Diameter 22 cm (9 in): 11 pieces
- Diameter 26 cm (10 in): 14 pieces
- Diameter 28 cm (11 in): 14 pieces
Paper doily star: instructions:
1. Fold each paper doily in half.
2. Unfold. Turn the doily so the fold is vertical in front of you.
3. Fold the top and bottom edges toward the center so they overlap.
4. Fold it in half again.
5. Fold the remaining doilies the same way.
6. Glue the sides of each paper doily together one by one, then let them dry.
7. Glue the paper doilies on top of one another. Apply glue to the bottom edge and from the center to the decorative edge. Avoid the open parts along the edge so the doilies don’t stick together. Press the next doily on top.
8. Open the star into a circle and glue the ends together. You can glue the hanging cord between the ends or tie it through the openings in the decorative edge.
