Tag Punch Star

Make a stellar focal point for any paper project with a few tools.

Supplies

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   Punch 16 small tags out of cardstock, leaving about 1/4" between each one.
   
   Using the large tag punch, go back over the holes made by the small punch.
   
   Line up the punch so that you can see an evenly spaced frame around each hole. Punch out 16 frames.

   

2. Step 2

   Each layer of the star will consist of 4 frames. Apply two-way glue evenly over the back of a few frames at a time.
   
   Put the sheet of lighter weight paper face-side up and carefully apply your frames in a cross-shaped pattern.

   

3. Step 3

   Follow the same process for attaching the next layer of 4 frames to the base layer.
   
   The second layer is attached to fill in the empty areas of the first cross-shaped layer.

   

4. Step 4

   The points of the star will be visible when the second layer is attached. Use paper snips to trim away the excess.

   

5. Step 5

   Repeat Steps 2-5 to make another star. Use dimensionals to adhere the two stars.

   

6. Step 6

   Finish your project.

   

Variations

Turn it into an ornament.

Use blue cardstock to turn it into a snowflake.

Use yellow toned cardstock to make stars.

Your Turn

You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Tag Punch Star. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!

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