A Christmas Star Shines

To continue with the theme of "little and small" good things, and one more share of "Comfort & Joy" for Eileen Hull's Fan Club.

So on "Christmas Eve Eve" here's an idea for making a small star book before the holiday celebrations start!

Materials

• Tiny book die
• Glitter paper 
• Decorative papers, assorted (3)
• Ribbon, closure
• Double sided tape, 1/8" or 1/4"
• Various flat embellishments

• From chosen papers, cut a cover.  ( I used a gold glitter corrugated card stock because it was sturdy but still flexible.) Insert pages are cut from decorative paper sheets. 
• Cut the papers for the inserts with the tiny book die and the trim accordingly to create the folded pages. NOTE: I cut papers for 5 pages. This is a tiny book and thinner papers work best when layering them for the star effect. Cut papers one at a time, instead of stacking together, so the crease does not cut through. ***On mat board it would create a score line for folding that you don't need for this project.

Sizes for the papers for the folded inserts are:

Make 5 sets with 3 layers

3” x 4 7/8”

3” x 4 1/4”

2 3/4” x 3 3/4”

• Use a scoring tool to crease down the center of the cover piece (The fold line will run down the center between the 2 original scoring lines.) 

There are many places to find instructions and ideas for making star books online. If more detailed instructions are needed refer to finding videos online on You Tube or other sources.

• Each of the three cut papers for each of the five sections will go together the same way. The sides edges can be glued or use double sided 1/8" tape to connect them all. 

• When all five sections are complete, connect each of the five sections with either tape or glue along the outer edges, before adding the layered five page section to the cover.  

• Decorate the pages as desired with flat embellishments like small die-cut images or stamped words or verses. 

The book can be opened to form the shape of a star. The ribbon tie can be used to hold the book open as well as a closure.  A tiny clip can be added to help in holding the book open if so desired.  By using a flexible type of cardstock for the cover will make the opening of the book and folding the covers back easier.