Dimensional Star Ornaments for Tree

Variations make even more fun

with four different star files to download,

cutting main star shape from favorite

red-white-blue paper prints, or overlays

to create 5-point patchwork, divided halves,

or flag variations.

Main star shape has perforations that allow 

the "arms" to be shaped with a center crest, 

and a valley short fold in between arms. 

Edge flange tabs fit and attach under 

the inner edge of the star-outline rim arms 

to hold the dimensional form. 

Mount the rim and star assembly onto a star base, 

then attach to the top hole-punched hanger base. 

Designed as companion design to 

"Stars Tree Display Stand" to hang with twine ties 

from the notches of each arm

(view the tutorial for that project HERE). 

Measures approx. 2.25" wide x 3.5" wide; 

hanger adds extra .375" to height. 

ASSEMBLY: 1. Identify and cut the shapes:
Each star ornament is built with
these main four shapes.
(This is the basic star.)
A main star with perforations and tabs
B star rim
C star base
D star back with hanger top

2. Bend forward all the edge flange tabs

around the star points of the MAIN shape.

3. Bend back on ALL the perforation lines
all the way across the shape, 
point to valley.

4. Re-direct the short portion of the fold - 
from the center to the "valley" point
between star "arms, working all around
the stars for each of the arms.

5. Work the star into its dimensional shape

with raised center by placing on flat surface

with edge flanges flat, then apply slow inward

pressure to push the short fold areas

toward the center, while at the same time

pushing inward from each side of the star arms.

(This image uses a TEST main star,

not the red polkadot model.)

6. With star main shape in dimensional form,

position the star rim over the top . . . 

. . . aligning the tall point perforations

at the inner angle of the rim . . . 

. . . and mid (short) perforation line aligned

at the inner point of the rim.

Adjust for alignment of perforation lines

as described above, then attach the rim

shape to flange tabs securely,

applying pressure to the rim all around.

7. Position and attach the star front/rim onto

the base star shape, matching all outer

cut edges as precisely as possible.

8. Position and attach the backside of the star base

to the "front" of the hanger star shape,

matching the edges that correspond.

FLAG STAR VARIATION

9. For this variation, the same four main shapes

are cut, PLUS the three-segment starry field

shape (blue) and three narrow facet shapes (red).

The "white" main perforated star shape

at center of this image will act as the "white stripes"

for this flag variation. Or, four "white" narrow

facet shapes could be cut to cover

the main base shape for "white stripes".

Prepare the center star and rim as described

in step 6 above, then prepare the starry

segment by bending short perf line as "valley"

fold, and long thru-point line as "mountain" fold.

Position and attach over the upper left 

quadrant as shown.

Position and attach the narrow red facet shapes

over alternate corresponding areas on the right

side of the star.

Here is the completed star, ready to attach

to base and hanger.

FACET POINTS VARIATION

10. Cut the same main four shapes as for

the plain variation, then cut left and right facet shapes

from a pair of coordinated papers. 

Position and attach the facet shapes over

corresponding spaces as shown.

POINTS VARIATION
11. Cut the same main four shapes as for
the basic ornament. NOTE: there are two
ways to create the five different "patchwork"
points: 1) cut main star as one of the colors,
then cut four more points; OR 2) cut main star
from a non-showing foundation card stock,
then cut five points.
(This shapes layout shows the first version,
with the blue main star planned to show through
as one of the five point colors.)

Create the star ornament, then prepare the

add-on points by bending back on center

perforation line. Position and attach

in over one of the points, matching

the crest perforation bends.

This variation shows the kraft card main star base,

with five points being attached over the top.

FINISHING
12. Prepare the star ornaments for hanging
on the stars tree by cutting 9" lengths of baker's
twine, inserting through holes on hanger base
top and centering, then using a tool such as
this 3/4" diameter wooden dowel to knot and
tie bows with a consistent hanging loop at center.

Hang the loop over the arm tabs on the stars tree,

either from the front as is shown here . . .

. . . or from the back so that the bows

present on the front of the arm.