Decorate a Wood Star for Christmas
Learn how to decorate a Dollar Tree wood star for the Christmas season! You can hang this on the wall or prop it up on the mantel.
Yield: 1 star
Cost: $3
Equipment
- Parchment paper
Materials
- Wood star(s)
- Christmas napkins
- Mod Podge any formula
- Mod Podge Extreme Glitter
- Craft paint white
- Treasure Gold or other gold paint
- Pom pom trim
- Paper chipboard word "believe"
Instructions
- Paint the wood star using white craft paint. Roll on one side, let dry, and flip over. Paint other side and let dry.
- Apply a coat of Mod Podge to the wood; don't do the edges. Let dry 15-20 minutes and repeat.
- While the Mod Podge is drying, separate the napkin from the bottom layers. You can use tape to help. You just want the top layer with the design.
- Place the napkin down onto the star. Place a piece of parchment paper on top of the napkin, and run the craft iron across the top several times. While you are doing this, the Mod Podge is melting below the napkin, and the napkin is adhering. Keep going until the napkin is fully adhered, including the edges.
- Let the star cool after ironing. Use an emery board to gently sand away the excess napkin. Sanding at an angle works very well. Continue until all the extra napkin is removed.
- Paint a coat of Mod Podge Extreme Glitter over the top of the napkin. Let dry. You can apply two coats if desired (I applied one).
- Using the hot glue gun, glue the trim on the back of the star around the edges. I like to start at the bottom. Glue a few inches at a time. Let cool and trim the final length with scissors.
- Use the Treasure Gold to paint the word "believe." A smaller brush will help you get into tight areas. Give it a few coats and let dry.
- Use hot glue to attach the word to the front of the star to finish.
