Inside: A collection of easy Christmas star crafts for adults and children.
Growing up, it was a star on the top of our Christmas tree and always has been. I have nothing against angels and feature them in my Christmas decor. But when it comes to the tree topper, it has to be a star!
Everyone loves a star, remember as a kid, and you were happy just to be rewarded with a gold star for good behaviour! Of course, a star at Christmas represents the Star of Bethlehem and is sometimes called the Christmas Star.
Stars aren’t just for Christmas and feature in many nations’ flags. But with this fantastic collection of star crafts, I will focus on those for the festive scene.
The Christmas Star Craft Ideas
Here is a fabulous mixture of Christmas star ornaments and decoration ideas for your home. I’m sure you will find several to inspire you, whether hanging on the top of the tree, on the walls or even in garlands!
DIY Paper Bag Stars
Fold, cut and glue paper bags to make these boho decorations for the wall. You'll find more stars in this collection of paper crafts for home decor.
Upcycled Denim Patchwork Quilted Stars Decoration
It might not be conventional, but I like to decorate with denim at Christmas, including these lovely patchwork quilted stars. Check out these other Christmas sewing projects.
Origami stars
Fold the pages of old books into crafted Christmas paper stars.
Wine Cork Crafts: Sparkling Star Decor
If you need a reason to drink more wine, then this one! You'll find more Christmas wine cork crafts here.
Easy Star Light Wreath
This is a very easy star craft, wrapping string lights and foliage around a wire star frame to make a simple wreath.
Plaid Fabric Stars Holiday Hoop Art
Add a Scottish tartan twist to your Christmas decor with these tartan/plaid hoop star decorations.
Paper Polish Star Christmas Ornament to Make
They are not the quickest ornament to make, but they are so pretty and inexpensive that you can make many for a dramatic effect. Or how about making a large one and hanging it in a window this Christmas?
Free Printable Map Star Decorations
Print out these stars and then simply put them together. You can even use a map of your own choice. The teens will love this Christmas craft.
Cardboard Christmas Postage Stamp Star
The 3d star is made from upcycled cardboard packaging and then decoupaged with stamps to create a fun eco-friendly ornament.
Paper Cut Stars
These gorgeous paper-cut stars were made using a Cricut, but you could easily cut them by hand using Kirigami techniques.
Christmas Star Ornaments with Toilet Paper Roll
A toilet paper roll is maybe not the first material you may think about to make pretty Christmas ornaments. But they are quickly turned into beautiful stars.
Soda Can Ornaments
One of my favourite upcycled star crafts. They are made in a simple but clever way. It's an eco-friendly craft, as you only need old soda cans.
DIY Wood Stars
Use wood scraps to make these Pottery Barn style wood stars.
Cookie Cutter Sweater Ornaments
Use star-shaped cookie cutters as a template when making these upcycled sweater stars.
Starflower Pattern & Tutorial
A free pattern to crochet starflower ornaments for the tree. They would also look fantastic in a colourful garland.
Wooden Bead Star Otnaments
Deck the halls with these simple DIY wooden bead star decorations. They make the prettiest decorations to hang on your tree.
DIY Chunky Star
It takes an hour to make from start to finish, and the result is a unique and cosy star. Give it as a gift or hang it on the wall! They would also make a great Christmas craft to sell.
DIY Wood Star Mantlepiece Tutorial
Make a statement with this giant wooden star above the mantle.
Patchwork Star Ornament
English paper piecing patchwork is used to make this bright star ornament. It's a great way to use up the smallest of fabric scraps.
Easy DIY Map Ornaments
Decoupage a map of your favourite vacation onto a wooden star to create a keepsake ornament.
Clothespin Christmas star ornaments
A fun way to repurpose clothes pegs into bright decorative star ornaments.
Make German Stars for Christmas
Despite looking complicated, the ornaments are made from 4 strips of paper and a few simple repeated folds. There is a helpful video with this post.
Paper Straw Star Decorations
A modern take on traditional Scandi and German straw stars, these stylish straw star decorations use metallic paper straws and thread and are perfect for Christmas and events!
Make a Stunningly Simple Bauble and Light Filled Star
There is a tutorial on how to make the cardboard star before filling it with baubles and light.
Handmade Star Wire Ornament
Wrap craft wire around a template to make pretty stars. If you add a few beads, they will twinkle!
Handmade Felt Star Christmas Ornaments
Felt is easy to work with and easy on the wallet. You can stitch up these felt star ornaments for friends and family. Make them all the same, or customize each ornament for its recipient.
Nail polish stars
All you need is wire and nail polish to make these delicate stars.
How to Make Star Pillows (for Christmas and Beyond)
These Christmas star pillows are perfect for those who love shiny metallics, holiday themes, or star shapes. Check out these other festive pillow cover design ideas.
How To Make Seashell Christmas Ornaments
Give your Christmas tree a coastal theme with some handmade starfish ornaments.
How to Make Rustic Star Christmas Ornaments
With touches of birch and distressed buttons, these charming rustic star Christmas ornaments are the perfect decor for any tree!
How To Make Paper Stars Hanging Decoration From Wallpaper
These gorgeous handmade paper stars are made from embossed wallpaper samples. Hang them on your walls and doors in a variety of sizes.
DIY Embossed Clay Star Decorations
This step-by-step tutorial teaches how to make these pretty embossed stars using air-dry clay.
Paper Star Wreath (with video)
These origami paper stars are easy to fold and can be hung as an ornament or made into a wreath.
Make a Washi Tape Twig Star
Forage around your backyard for fallen twigs to create a decorative washi tape and twig star!
Easy Yarn Garland DIY
Make soft stars with this easy yarn garland—a fun Christmas craft for the kids. You'll find more wrapped stars in this collection of yarn crafts.
Printable 3D Snowflake Star Ornaments
Snowflakes and stars in the same ornament, now that's what I call Christmassy!
DIY Shooting Star Clay Ornaments - Scandi Christmas
These simple DIY shooting star clay ornaments add the perfect Scandinavian Christmas touch.
DIY Lighted Christmas Stars
They make great Christmas decor indoors or outdoors, giving a beautiful warm glow to any room you put them in.
Cinnamon Stick Star Ornament
It only takes five minutes to make and smells gorgeous.
Blackboard Star Christmas Ornament
Customize these fun star ornaments with your favourite Christmas worse. Mine is jingle!
L'etoile de noel....canvas Christmas star ornament...
Simple and beautiful stars.
Handmade quilted Christmas ornaments
These star ornaments are made from scraps and take about an hour to make.
Knit Star Ornament
Free knitting pattern to make a yarn ornament.
DIY Orange Peel Ornaments
Make your tree smell fresh with a garland of these pretty orange stars.
Rustic Twig Christmas Ornaments – Rustic Christmas Ideas!
A free simple Christmas nature craft, making stars out of twigs from the garden.
Easy Felt DIY Star Ornaments
This felt star decorations tutorial includes free printable star templates that you'll be able to use for several projects.
If you’re in the angel camp regarding tree toppers, I have a few Christmas crafts on the site that you might also want to check out, such as these scrap denim angels, doily angel wings and shuttlecock angels.
Michelle
Saturday 3rd of December 2022
With all these beautiful projects, I'm going to have a hard time choosing which one to try this Christmas.
Claire Armstrong
Monday 5th of December 2022
Thank you. You can never have too many star decorations at Christmas.