Paper stars - cut from the pages of an old book - are strung onto quilting thread and suspended from our Christmas tree's branches. My kids love this - the stars appear to float around the tree.
The view from below - I chose to apply these vertically for more impact.
To make these I used a star shaped punch (available at craft stores), an old book, a thin needle and quilting thread (it has a stiffness to it that works well for this). Punch out stars from book pages, thread needle with desired length of thread. Tie a small knot at the end of your thread -and also tie a knot before you add each new star to keep the stars in place- and start stringing the paper stars on to the thread - piercing them in the center.
I made several 2 foot strands and applied each of them to the tree by wrapping the ends of the thread around the tips of two parallel branches. It takes only a moment to apply these - just make sure the threads are taut - as the look doesn't work if they sag.
It really is magical - the way the stars appear to float - I especially love how this looks when the room is dimly lit.
I’m listening to The Talking Heads today – their sound never gets old to me.
Mama Taney
December 7, 2010 at 8:29 am
What a wonderful idea!! I found several small stacks of Christmas cards that had been given to my great-grandmother & have been saving them, waiting for the right “use” for them to appear. I think this might be it!! Love it! 🙂
camilla
December 7, 2010 at 9:59 am
That sounds lovely! Thanks for letting me know – have a fantastic holiday season! Camilla