Decorative Packaging

3 D Star Ornament

This is a wood craft that is very simple.  I traced a 5 point star onto a piece of wood and cut out 2 each for 1 ornament.  I cut a slot into the bottom of the first star up to the middle, and on the 2nd star from the tip of the top down to the middle.  Fit the two pieces together like a puzzle and hot glue the joint, or Elmer’s glue if you like.  Paint the entire star with semi-gloss paint and while it is still wet, sprinkle with silver and gold glitter.  When the paint and glitter is dry, use tube paints with pointed end for writing to write the name of the desired family member or friend.  Hot glue a 3 inch pre-tied bow to the top joint with the bow end down so that only a loop hangs on the branch.  When the hot glue is dry, cut 2 pieces of shiny gold curling ribbon 10 inches long, and cut 2 pieces of shiny silver curling ribbon 10 inches long. Tie each of the 4 pieces of curling ribbon around the 3 inch pre-tied bow and curl the ends making a curly Q accent at the top of the star.  Shake off any extra glitter and hang on the tree.