The 10 Best Handmade Christmas Ornaments

Photo by: Martha Stewart Living

Silver Star Ornaments
Tools and Materials
Craft paper
Stapler
19-gauge brass wire
Round-nose pliers
Scissors
Tape

1. Fold a square or rectangle of paper into accordion pleats. The number of pleats determines the number of points on the ornament: Four pleats equals eight points.
2. Fold the accordion of paper in half to find the center; staple it once at the center. If your ornament is too long to be ... more 

Photo by: Martha Stewart Living

Silver Star Ornaments
Tools and Materials
Craft paper
Stapler
19-gauge brass wire
Round-nose pliers
Scissors
Tape

1. Fold a square or rectangle of paper into accordion pleats. The number of pleats determines the number of points on the ornament: Four pleats equals eight points.
2. Fold the accordion of paper in half to find the center; staple it once at the center. If your ornament is too long to be stapled, you can fashion a staple out of wire; insert the wire through two small holes in the center, and twist the back.
3. Make cuts in the folded paper; the corners you cut off (forming the points) should be the flaps of paper, not the folds. Experiment with plain paper before working with fancier stock.
4. Fan the sides out so they meet, and s less