My Mom taught me how to make these for our Christmas tree one year when I must have been around 8-10 yo or so. I remember dipping them in paraffin wax and sprinkling glitter on them. (hhhmmmm…maybe that’s were my long history of glitter hording came from!? LOL)
The wax was for keeping the star rigid and allowing you to store them without getting crushed. Though if you ever made them you know that they always had wax flaking off of them the next year and smashed points away. The Daisy Bucket ribbon has a bit more strength than paper does and the fact that it is already starched cotton, and not paper, will mean they will hold up much longer than the traditional ones. Keep them dry and in a a crush proof container and they should last decades.
Get out some of your Daisy Bucket Ribbon Elements and enjoy an afternoon of crafting with your kids. Create some memories they will look back on when they pull out the old German Paper Stars later as adults.
Check out a great tutorial here http://www.highhopes.com/3dstar.html *Tip- You will need to cut your Daisy Bucket ribbon about 12-14″ long (go a few inches longer the first time or if crafting with kids. the extra length is helpful when learning the paper weaving techniques here), then follow along in the tutorial.
I LOVE these and the peppermint ribbon is just beautiful! I love your curls with the mini one on the stocking. I really need to try this.
Comment by susan stringfellow — December 12, 2008 @ 6:42 am
These are gorgeous! The peppermint themed one would look perfect on my wreath! What a great idea, thanks for sharing with us!
Comment by Mandy — December 12, 2008 @ 10:42 am
These are just too cute. Love all the glitter shining on them too.
Comment by Kathy — December 12, 2008 @ 11:36 am
These are awesome! We carry your products in our store, so I am gonna link to this page on our store blog. What a great project!
Comment by Kimberly — December 17, 2008 @ 1:23 pm
[...] responses Check out these German star ornaments project on the Daisy Bucket blog! They were created by DB contributing designer Heidi Smith. [...]
Pingback by Daisy Bucket Designs German Star Ornaments « Stamper’s Warehouse — December 17, 2008 @ 1:39 pm
I have made these for years and my paper is 50 years old. Do you have a source from which to order?
Comment by Chase Darcy — March 12, 2009 @ 2:01 pm