This DIY Paper Star Garland is so easy & frugal to make, and I love repurposing and reusing lovely old hymnals and books! I see them at the thrift often and always grab them if they have pages with a pretty, brown patina to them. 

I wanted to include some beautiful but frugal Christmas decor ideas to the 12 Days of Christmas Homemaking series because I know that it’s already an expensive time of year, and you don’t have to overspend on decor to make your home feel lovely for the season.

Why You’ll Love Making this DIY Paper Star Garland

You’ll love this project because it’s simple, budget-friendly, and full of charm. Making a Christmas paper star garland doesn’t require fancy supplies. You just need a little time and creativity. It’s the kind of craft that can bring the whole family together, whether you’re tracing hand prints, cutting small stars, or stringing them up for a pop of color in your home.

I made my star garland for Christmas. When the garland is finished, the way it catches the tree’s star light makes your home feel cozy and festive. Best of all, it’s a fun idea that you’ll treasure year after year, pulling it out each holiday season as part of your family’s decorations.

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Gathering Supplies

The beauty of making these paper stars from old books and hymnals is that you probably already have all the supplies you need. You can use twin or string to make the garland.

You can also turn these into ornaments for your Christmas tree by making a loop between two stars to hang. When the Christmas tree lights are glowing in the background, the garland can almost mimic a little star light of its own. The shimmer from the stars catches just enough of the glow to make the whole space feel magical and bright.

If you want to add a pop of color to an otherwise neutral room, this garland is the perfect project. Depending on the paper you choose, you can match your holiday palette or go bold with bright, festive shades that make the stars stand out.

Supplies Needed

• Paper: old hymnal, book, or other paper. I like paper with patina.
• Star outline to trace. A Cookie cutter would also be great to trace.
• Twine or string
• Scissors
• Hot glue, glue, or tape

So gather old book pages, your twine of choice, scissors, a star template, and glue or hot glue to make it fast.

How To Make a DIY Paper Star Garland

1. Print out or draw a star for a template.
2. Tear multiple pages out of the hymnal & trace star onto them.
3. Cut out stars.
4. Using hot glue, glue two together, with twine for garland placed in-between the stars. (You can also easy just make a loop out of twine and make and ornament.)
5. Space them as close or as far apart as you are wanting for your decor. I place mine about 5 inches a part so I can place the garland on my mantle.
6. Enjoy your new garland for years to come!

Enjoy Your Star Garland for Years to Come

This DIY Christmas paper star garland is such a simple way to bring beauty and meaning into your holiday decorating. It’s easy to make and so easy to customize for holidays or parties. Enjoy making this project!

I hope this resource blesses you and your family this year!

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