From gorgeous packages to glowing

candles to a charming focal point star,

these projects let you show your true

Christmas spirit with beautiful

coordinating papers.

and the stockings were hung...{CREAT IVE INSP IRAT IONS FROM HOBBY LOBBY®}free

DECORATING FOR THE

HOLIDAYS CAN BE MADE EVEN MORE JOYFUL WITH FESTIVE SCRAPBOOK

PAPERS.

Getting Started: The first 5 steps will make all the components needed to create the paper star.1. To create the base for your star, use the provided

diagram (A) and cut out a 28" x 28" piece of foam core. Using template (B), carefully cut out the star.

2. To mount paper to the star base, use the double-sided tape and apply strips all over the top surface of star base. Also apply tape to the bottom side of base, but only along the outer edges of the star points.

3. Using template (C) cut out 8 pieces of patterned paper. Working on the star base, remove liner from tape as you go (not all at once), wrap paper around each star point and press to secure. Run your finger along all edges to create a crisp fold.

4. Note that in the photo, the paper star actually has dimension; it’s a few inches taller in the center. To achieve the height, carefully cut Styrofoam ball in half. Using low-temp hot glue, glue one half of the ball to the center point of star base.

5. To create the top triangles, use diagram (A) and carefully cut eight 6" x 13" rectangle pieces of foam core. Cut these pieces in half diagonally. To mount paper to the triangles, use template (D) and cut out 8 pieces of patterned paper. Using double-sided tape, apply strips on the top and bottom sides of each triangle. Removing tape liner as you work, wrap paper around each point and press to secure. Run your finger along all edges to create a crisp fold.

The next 2 steps will assemble your paper star.6. Using photo (1) as a guide and working in a

clockwise pattern, lay triangles around star base alternating the patterns as desired. The edges of the triangles should be resting on top of the Styrofoam ball, see photo (2). To secure placement, gently push straight pins through foam core and into the ball, photo (2). Apply hot glue at tips to further secure the triangles.

7. To hide your handiwork, paint both wooden appliques gold and let dry. Layer both in the center of your star and hot glue in place.

This focal point star was easy to create using foam core, double-sided adhesive, hot glue, and of course,

beautifully-patterned papers. ’Tis the season to decorate & create!

2 Hobby Lobby Product Inspirations

PHOTO 1

supplies: • 32" x 40" piece of 1/4" Thick Foam Core• Coordinating 12" x 12" Christmas

Scrapbook Paper• 4" Styrofoam™ Ball• Wood Appliqués for Center• Craft Knife• Red Tacky Double-sided Tape• Straight Pins• Hot Glue • Acrylic Paint, in gold• Paint Brush

PHOTO 2

PATTERN FOR FOAM CORE BASE (B)

PATTERN FOR PAPER (C) (STAR BASE)

PATTERN FOR PAPER (D) (TOP TRIANGLES)

template for focal point star (Enlarge pattern 550%)

Hobby Lobby Product Inspirations 3

cutting diagram for foam core (A)

12"

26"

28"

28"

32"

40"

FOAM CORE BASE

TOP TRIANGLES

CUT

6"

13"

✂

✂CUT

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