🎁 Christmas Craft Countdown – Day 36 (December 14)

Craft: “Faith, Hope & Love Paper Star Ornaments” ⭐❤️✨

Theme:Three simple stars representing the heart of Christmas — Faith, Hope, and Love.

These look beautiful on the tree, gift packages, garlands, or as keepsakes.

❤️ What You’ll Need:

• Cardstock or scrapbook paper (white, gold, red, or kraft)

• Star template (5-point or 6-point)

• Markers or paint pens (gold, white, black)

• Glue or double-sided tape

• Ribbon or twine

• Scissors

• Optional:

  • Glitter

  • Lace or burlap accents

  • Mini bells

  • Hole punch

✨ Directions:

1. Cut the Stars

Trace and cut three stars from cardstock.

You can:

• Use one color for all three

• Or different colors to represent each word

2. Add the Words

Write one word on each star:

• ⭐ Faith

• ⭐ Hope

• ⭐ Love

Optional additions:

• Add scripture references:

  • Faith – Hebrews 11:1

  • Hope – Romans 15:13

  • Love – 1 Corinthians 13:13

3. Decorate

Make each star special:

• Outline edges with glitter or gold pen

• Add dots, swirls, or tiny crosses

• Add lace or burlap strips for rustic charm

4. Assemble (Optional Layered Look)

Glue two stars back-to-back with ribbon sandwiched in between to make them double-sided and sturdy.

5. Add the Hanger

Punch a hole at the top or glue ribbon to the back.Tie into a loop for hanging.

6. Display

• Hang together on the tree

• String into a mini garland

• Attach to wrapped gifts

• Use as place settings for Christmas dinner

✝️ Faith Reflection:

1 Corinthians 13:13 (KJV)“And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.”

These stars remind us that Christmas shines brightest when our hearts are filled with Faith, Hope, and Love.