Convenient Christmas Stars

I have come to the realization that I need to purchase a ruler. Or maybe one of those grid boards that people who sew often use. I feel like that is something that would be extra convenient.

Let's talk about convenience though. As I was wrapping up some last minute presents, I kept throwing to the side the odds and ends of the papers I knew weren't large enough to wrap anything with. Knowing me, a light bulb went off in my head... craft!

I had remembered seeing a post online of how to make origami stars. I gathered my scraps and began the work. What would be better than hanging some Christmas stars in front of my snowy window? Holiday perfection.

Every supply needed was something I already owned, I think most people would be able to find them around the house. The list is as follows...

-Paper (wrapping, newspaper, magazines, etc.)
-Scissors
-Glue
-String (I used twine because I'm obsessed with it and use it with everything)
-Some place cute to hang them

1. Start with a square piece of paper and fold every which way possible 

2. You should have something that looks like this. Cut 4 slits about halfway down. 

3. Fold those slits inward to look like this

4. Place a glue dot on one side of each fold-in section, pull over so that they overlap

5. Once pulled over they should look like this

NOTE: you need to make TWO to create the star!

6. Place glue so that you can stick the two together

6. Wala! It really is that simple. Let stand and dry for a few minutes.

I just taped twine to one of the edges of the star and hung!

I think they are fun in different sizes and colors! What an easy decoration to make your place that much more decorated and full of the Christmas spirit. 

I always try and find some way to tie in the gospel to everything I share. If someone were to ask me what were my talents, I wouldn't know how to answer. The first things I think of are singing or playing an instrument. It seems as if every single person in the church is good at these things with the exception of me! But what I really think is that some times our talents aren't as obvious, or maybe they aren't as common as everyone else's. I sincerely enjoy making things. Whether I am giving them as a gift to another, or finding some way to make the space you live in more festive, I would consider that a talent, or a gift. Gifts and talents come in different ways. Every single one of us has something special to share. I know where these things comes from, and I have my Father in Heaven to thank every day for this life, where I can learn and grow.