Pleated Paper Star Tutorial

Here it is...my version of the pleated paper star!

STEP 1:
Cut a 1 1/2" x 12" strip of patterned paper.  Score vertically every 1/4".  (Notice that's a scoring blade, not a cutting blade).  You will have five 12" long scoring marks when you are done.

STEP 2:
Cut the strip into 1 1/2" x 2" pieces.  This will give you 6 pieces.  You only need 5.  Using a fine-tipped red pen and a ruler, draw three lines across the top of each small piece.

STEP 3:
Fold each piece like you would a fan.  When the green side is up, the two folds on the ends should be pointing down.  This gives you 3 peaks and 2 valleys.

STEP 4:
Using a tiny stapler (like a Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher), staple the end closest to the red lines. Repeat for all five pieces.

STEP 5:

Arrange pieces into the shape of a star and attach to background with glue dots.

STEP 6:

Cover the hole in the center of the star with punched pieces placed on pop dots.  Embellish as desired.

Enjoy!