DIY Star Crafts Ideas

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There is nothing more magical than Stars!! DIY Star Crafts Ideas are perfect for Christmas, New Year’s Eve, Fourth of July and any birthday or wedding celebrations.

So let me take you into the world of stars! Enjoy!

DIY Star Craft Ideas for all seasons
Over 50 DIY Star Craft Ideas for all ages!

How to make Paper Stars

As you know, we are currently a little Paper Crafts mad here at Red Ted Art (check out my new Easy Paper Projects book!!). So I thought starting of with some fun How to make Paper Star post would be a great way to “kick things off”.

3d Paper Stars kirigami

3d Paper Star Kirigami

Origami Paper Stars

Origami Paper Star Bowls

5minute giant Paper Bag Stars

And Origami Star Wreath

Origami Lucky Stars

In yellow these traditional skandinavian Paper Snowflakes make great Giant Paper Stars too!

Craft Ideas shows us how to make 3d traditional German Paper Stars

Gorgeous Paper Star Gift Boxes via Fun Crafts Kids

More pretty paper star ornaments from Craft & Creativity

Use old magazines or paper left overs to make these cool paper stars by My Poppet (scroll down for a fabric version!).

5 Pointed Paper Stars via Fun Crafts Kids

Simple Paper Star Gift Wrap from Giochi Di Carta for Christmas!

Traditional Tissue Paper Window Stars from Rainy Day Mum

More fantastic 3d Paper Stars from Germany! Visit Gathering Beauty for instructions!

Pleated Paper Stars over on Martha Steward or from Extreme Paper Crafting!

Paper Star Books via Kwerner Design

Cards and Company shows us how to make this second version of the Paper Star Book Ornament.

I love these upcycled cereal box cardboard stars from Grey Luster Girl too!

Go bright and colourful with another fantastic Origami Star Pattern this time by Hugo & Mathilda.

Easy Star Ornaments & Decorations

As mentioned perviously.. the sections I have ordered these crafts into are “fluid” – i.e. a number of the paper star crafts shared above, would work really well in this Star Ornaments section too. Similarly, some of these Star Ornaments would make great preschooler crafts as well. But order I must!! And Handmade Ornaments Ideas is something we love here on Red Ted Art!


Button Star Ornaments – teaching kids to sew

These Felt Stars are part of our Advent Calendar Ideas

Learn how to make simple newspaper stars

Colourful Yarn Wrapped Stars

Traditional Straw Stars

Stained Glass Star Cookies look amazing and the kids will love them!

Or how about some gorgeous Craft Stick Stars?

Apple Cinnamon Salt Dough over on Fun Crafts Kids

Or how about some lovely Cinnamon Stars by Mom4Real.

U Create Crafts shows us how to make these Twiggy Star Ornaments. So pretty!

Paper Box Quilt Co shows us how to make stars out of fabric scraps!

Star Crafts for Preschoolers

Star Crafts & Activities for Preschoolers
So many great Star Crafts for Preschoolers

Similarly, if we have a special ornaments section, we simply have to have an area dedicated to Preschooler Crafts. Young children LOVE arts and crafts, they gain so much from participating in craft projects (from fine motor skills, to colour and shape learning, to simply having fun) and yet, their ability limits a little what they can do. Which is why, it is good to get JUST THE RIGHT crafts for them. I hope you like these Preschooler Star Crafts & Ideas!

Stars make great Christmas cards

Santa Star Cards for Toddlers

Paper Plate Star Twirler for Preschoolers

Easy Salt Dough Stars, should be a Christmas Classic for Preschoolers.

Such a classic Christmas Gift for Kids to make!

We do love clay Candle Holders! The star shaped ones are so cute!

Recycled Star Shaped Crayons

Practice Fine Motorskills with Hama Bead Stars – they make great ornaments or stick them to Greeting Cards. As the kids get older, they can start making pretty patterns too.

Star Bubble Wands for New Years

Giant Puffy Stars by Art Bar.

Foil Art Stars by Exploring More (they used a hot glue gun for the lines, but you can wrap some yarn instead too, making it a little more eco friendly)

New Year's Eve ideas for young kids

Gorgeous Play Dough Stars and galaxy with Buggy and Buddy!

Shine Star Cards by Sand in My Toes

Easy Star Suncatchers from Crafts On Sea

Past Shell Stars from Educators Spin on It

No Time for Flashcards shows us how to make star drums with her preschoolers.

Easy Jam Jar Lights by Hodge Podge Crafts

Santa Stars & Other Creative Star Ideas

Finally, a little extra “just for fun section.. where you turn your Star Shape into something new and fun.

Fox Star Cookies via Fun Crafts Kids

Easy Salt Dough Recipe for Santa Ornament Making

Santa Star Ornaments made from Salt Dough are so fun and easy!

Or similarly.. how about some simple Santa Star Cookies?!

More Star Related ideas from Red Ted Art:

Learn about the Constellations with this Constellations Printable Luminary.

I do hope you have been inspired by all the fablous DIY Star ideas shared here.

Find more wonderful Christmas Crafts for Kids here:

DIY Star Craft Ideas for all seasons
Wonderful Star Crafts for All Occassions