our 2009 Christmas star is finished and i couldn't wait to hang it in our home!
i used pictures from this past year, printed them out on card stock, and mod podged them on with the rest of the paper.
for the paper i used a K&Company Peppermint Twist Paper Pad.
They sell them at JoAnns for $14.99.
I couldn't find an example on their website but, I found a link here to show you what it would look like.
They sell them at JoAnns for $14.99.
I couldn't find an example on their website but, I found a link here to show you what it would look like.
before i applied the top coat of mod podge, i made sure to write the year with a pen on one of the points of the star. i plan on making one each year.
click here for the directions i posted last year.
now go get yourself a metal star, some paper, and some mod podge and make yourself one of these. they make great Christmas gifts as well!
steal some pictures off your sisters blog and make her a Christmas star!
Oh I LOVE this. It would make a perfect gift for the grandparents!
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Kate
So cute! I love the idea of making a new one each year! Its my son's first Christmas this year and I am looking for neat traditions to start...thanks!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea. I just bought a metal star on 70% off & wanted to make it for Christmas. I wouldn't have thought to do pictures. I love the idea of making one each year! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI made a lots of these in "mini's" last year for teacher gifts - they were a hit! Sadly Tanya, for the life of me, I can't figure out how to get my paper to line up like yours after being cut, I always get huge gaps! Help?
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute idea. I love that you are making one every year.
ReplyDeleteYou've gone and done it again! And YES it would make a perfect gift for the grandparents!
ReplyDeleteIt is just beautiful! I made one last year after seeing yours for my daughter's teacher. I had another teacher friend take a photo of each kid in the class and applied them and wrote that they were her "superstars" since that is the school mascot. She said it was the BEST gift she ever recieved from a student!
ReplyDeleteMine was not nearly as beautiful as yours but still cute. And of course I forgot to take a picture of it. :(
I love this idea. I really do. How do you print pictures on cardstock? AND do I need one of those paper cutter contraptions?
ReplyDeleteI owe so love this and hope to make one this year. Where do you get your stars from? I haven't found a place to get them cheap and how big is yours? Thanks
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Heather
I did a star for the grandparents last year after seeing the post on your blog and it turned out great. Thanks for the awesome ideas,
ReplyDeleteOh, that's beautiful! I wish I had the patience to make one.
ReplyDeleteI had so much fun making mine last year. I even got a baby sitter. :)
ReplyDeleteGreetings from the small country of Estonia. It is simply tremendous idea for Christmas holidays. Thanks
ReplyDeleteI think perhaps you should make THREE each year. Put two aside, so when your kids grow up & move out, you can send the ornaments along with them to decorate their first Christmas tree away from home. My oldest won't be home this year :-( because he is a newlywed, and they are saving $$$$ this holiday. We are in CHicago, and he is in Seattle. So I will have to go there sometime in the cold, cold winter, and harass them at THEIR house! But I do wish I had made ornaments for each of my children, as they are all getting OLD!!! (Youngest turned 18 this week)
ReplyDeleteJoan
This is just so stunning. Its such an effective way to say christmas!
ReplyDeletethis turned out perfectly.
ReplyDeleteThese are adorable. I wish I could think of things like that on my own. I'll certainly be making one of these.
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So cute. I love that you used pictures. Adorable!
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Jen
This is lovely and so unique! Great idea!
ReplyDelete@cheapchichome. Cute idea--these stars are everywhere. The craft paper is a nice change from spray paint.
ReplyDeleteThat is very cute and I love the way you personalized it with the photos! Woucl have never occurred to me. Great job!
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What a great idea, I really love this. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI just made my first Christmas star for my mom and I LOVE it! I can't bare to wait until Christmas to give it to her b/c I want her to enjoy it now!! What an amazing and creative idea. Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteNext we are working on one for my MIL that will include children & grandchildren. I am so excited to give these!!!!
EVERY TIME I read your blog I think that you are the most amazing person! Thank you so much for this. I'm about to go Christmas Star Crazy!
ReplyDeleteI love this years star even better than your first one. Well done. I found you through modpodgerocks. Love your blog.
ReplyDeleteTanya, this is so amazing. You must come on over and link up to my Ornament Party today... everyone must see this ! It's so fabulous.
ReplyDeleteMs. Kate
http://www.centsationalgirl.com/2009/12/an-ornament-party/
I used your tutorial to make a star for my bedroom with a red, white & blue theme on a paper mache star--turned out beautiful!! Thanks so much for the helpful instructions. Now I'm looking forward to making some more for gifts.
ReplyDeleteLove your blog! Merry Christmas.
I love this idea! I have several of the already decorated stars and now I need to head to the Flower Factory and pick up some plain ones to make....maybe a nice Mothers Day gift for my mom! I wonder if I could do this with my Christmas tree topper star.....
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great idea!
I have to tell you that I have been wanting to make one of these since I saw them at Christmas time. I want one that I can hang all year round. But, anyways, I featured you on my friday favorites...thanks for sharing this great idea!!!!
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