If you like origami Christmas ornaments, make an origami star with this step-by-step tutorial! It’s one of those festive DIY projects that are so simple to make and a great way to get into the holiday spirit.
This origami paper star is great fun for the whole family; it’s challenging enough for older kids to do when feeling bored, and adults that love paper crafts will have so much fun too. The best thing is that you don’t need a lot of prep: just get a square of paper and follow the step-by-step photos.
Happy folding!
Whimsical Mini Paper Stars
If you have some sheets of paper, scrapbook paper or extra wrapping paper and are looking for a good idea to use them on, the best way is to make some easy origami stars. Making big little paper stars is a super fun and easy activity that entertains both children and adults, and, as an added bonus, the finished star doubles as holiday decor you can put on the Christmas tree, or you can make little stars and put them in little jars on the Christmas table.
Happy crafting!
Related: Cheery Christmas Tree Origami Craft
Ideas for your origami paper star craft
We used a plain sheet of paper, but the fun part about this craft is that you can use any kind of paper that you want. Because it’s the Christmas season, we recommend trying a paper pattern with a Christmas or New Years theme for the holidays, a magazine page or old paper for a one-of-a-kind star, but you can customize it for other dates like Fourth of July craft. These stars are completely customizable and there are so many creative ways to use them.
Origami Star Supplies
Origami Star Instructions
Follow these simple steps to make a Christmas origami star.
Step 1
The first step is to fold a square sheet of paper in half. Open then fold the other way in half.
Step 2
Flip over and fold diagonally.
Step 3
Fold opposing corners diagonally. Bring corners together, letting sides fold inward at creases to form a square.
Step 4
With the open end down, fold the left and right side corners to the middle forming a kite.
Step 5
Fold the top triangle of the kite to the back, and then open the kite.
Step 6
Pull the corner on the bottom up to the top, letting it pull the sides inward as a squash fold and crease so the edges are aligned vertically in the center.
Step 7
Flip over and fold the kite top triangle up.
Step 8
With the open end down, fold the left and right side corners to the middle forming a kite. Open the kite.
Step 9
Pull the corner on the bottom edge up to the top, letting it pull the sides inward as a squash fold and crease so the edges are aligned vertically in the center.
Step 10
Gently pull the bottom two points apart to unfold and flatten a square in the center from existing creases, then invert the center of the square so the center forms a downward point pushing the sides in towards the center along their vertical creases at the same time.
Step 11
Fold the bottom corner up such that the top tip sticks out about 1 cm over the top edge.
Step 12
Fold the left flap up from the top left corner to the center crease.
Step 13
Fold the right flap up from the top right corner to the center crease.
Step 14
Flip over. Fold the bottom corner up such that the top tip sticks out about 1 cm over the top edge.
Step 15
Fold the left flap up from the top left corner to the center crease.
Step 16
Fold the right flap up from the top left corner to the center crease.
Step 17
Open the two sides and repeat the steps!
Step 18
Fold the bottom corner up such that the top tip sticks out about 1 cm over the top edge.
Step 19
Fold the left flap up from the top left corner to the center crease.
Step 20
Fold the right flap up from the top left corner to the center crease.
Step 21
Flip over. Fold the bottom corner up such that the top tip sticks out about 1 cm over the top edge.
Step 22
Fold the left flap up from the top left corner to the center crease.
Step 23
Fold the right flap up from the top left corner to the center crease.
Step 24
Spread out the top points and lay flat to see the star shape.
Step 25
Flip over.
Step 26
Semi-squash fold and crease each side of the square, resulting in sides that are curved and standing up perpendicular to the plane of the flat star.
Step 27
Flip over to see your finished star!
HOW TO USE YOUR CHRISTMAS STAR ORIGAMI CRAFT
There are so many good ideas for your origami paper ornaments. You can make a few and put them up as tree ornaments next to your Christmas tree baubles or put them on top of your presents for fun handmade gift toppers.
Active Time
20 minutes
Total Time
20 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Estimated Cost
$1
Instructions
- The first step is to fold a square sheet of paper in half. Open then fold the other way in half.
- Flip over and fold diagonally.
- Fold opposing corners diagonally. Bring corners together, letting sides fold inward at creases to form a square.
- With the open end down, fold the left and right side corners to the middle forming a kite.
- Fold the top triangle of the kite to the back, and then open the kite.
- Pull the corner on the bottom up to the top, letting it pull the sides inward as a squash fold and crease so the edges are aligned vertically in the center.
- Flip over and fold the kite top triangle up.
- With the open end down, fold the left and right side corners to the middle forming a kite. Open the kite.
- Pull the corner on the bottom edge up to the top, letting it pull the sides inward as a squash fold and crease so the edges are aligned vertically in the center.
- Gently pull the bottom two points apart to unfold and flatten a square in the center from existing creases, then invert the center of the square so the center forms a downward point pushing the sides in towards the center along their vertical creases at the same time.
- Fold the bottom corner up such that the top tip sticks out about 1 cm over the top edge.
- Fold the left flap up from the top left corner to the center crease.
- Fold the right flap up from the top right corner to the center crease.
- Flip over. Fold the bottom corner up such that the top tip sticks out about 1 cm over the top edge.
- Fold the left flap up from the top left corner to the center crease.
- Fold the right flap up from the top left corner to the center crease.
- Open the two sides and repeat the steps!
- Fold the bottom corner up such that the top tip sticks out about 1 cm over the top edge.
- Fold the left flap up from the top left corner to the center crease.
- Fold the right flap up from the top left corner to the center crease.
- Flip over. Fold the bottom corner up such that the top tip sticks out about 1 cm over the top edge.
- Fold the left flap up from the top left corner to the center crease.
- Fold the right flap up from the top left corner to the center crease.
- Spread out the top points and lay flat to see the star shape.
- Flip over.
- Semi-squash fold and crease each side of the square, resulting in sides that are curved and standing up perpendicular to the plane of the flat star.
- Flip over to see your finished star!
Notes
Christmas, star-themed or shiny silver or gold wrapping paper works great too. Try using larger paper for larger stars!
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