The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to add a personal touch to your decorations than by creating DIY Christmas origami stars with Trefoil? Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding. It offers a simple yet stunning way to infuse your home with the festive spirit.
We’ll guide you through the steps to craft these delightful stars that will shine brightly in your holiday decor.
Materials You’ll Need:
- Dala A4 Bright Eva Sheets 10’s: Start with a collection of square origami papers in various festive colours.
- Trefoil Scissors: For trimming paper.?
- Instructions: Follow our step-by-step guide below.?
Step 1: Cut Your Paper
Select the origami paper that matches your Christmas colour scheme. Cut your paper into a square.
Step 2: Begin Folding
- Place the square origami paper colour side down.
- Fold the paper diagonally to create a triangle. Crease the fold firmly, then unfold.?
- Now, fold the paper in half along the other diagonal, forming a smaller triangle. Crease and unfold.?
Step 3: Create a Smaller Triangle
- Turn the paper over to the other side.?
- Fold it in half horizontally, crease, and then unfold.?
- Fold it in half vertically, crease, and unfold.?
Step 4: Shape the Star
- With the white side facing up, position the paper in a diamond shape.?
- Fold the left and right sides of the diamond inwards, aligning them with the centre crease.?
- The paper should now resemble a smaller diamond shape.
Step 5: Create the Points
- Fold the top flap of the diamond down, aligning it with the bottom edge. Crease well.?
- Flip the paper over.?
- Repeat the previous step by folding the top flap down.?
Step 6: Finish the Star
- Carefully separate the top and bottom layers of the star.?
- Gently pull apart the sides to create a 3D effect.?
- Adjust the points as needed to give your star its desired shape.?
Step 7: Display Your Origami Stars
Once you’ve crafted your origami stars, you can use them to adorn your Christmas tree, hang them as festive garlands, or scatter them as table decorations. These handmade stars add a unique and personal touch to your holiday decor.
So, gather your supplies and start folding your way to a magical and memorable Christmas!