Lucky Star

A puffy 3D lucky star folded from a long paper strip — perfect by the dozen for a jar full of wishes.

Estimated Time: <5 minPaper: 24 cm x 1 cm (9 in x 0.4 in) paper strip

1Step 1

Start with a long, narrow strip of paper.

2Step 2

The exact measurements are not important.

3Step 3

Form a loop at one end of the strip.Pull the loop through, leaving only a small strip of paper at the end.

4Step 4

Flatten the loop so that it forms a pentagonal shape.

5Step 5

Tuck the remaining small strip of paper under the two top layers of the loop.

6Step 6

Flip the model around.

7Step 7

Fold the pentagonal portion down, aligning the top left edge with the width of the long strip.

8Step 8

Fold down the pentagonal portion again, aligning the top right edge with the strip. Note that the edge being aligned is different from that of Step 5.

9Step 9

Continue to repeat Steps 5 and 6, alternating the edges that are lined up. Stop when there is only a small strip remaining.

10Step 10

Tuck the small remaining strip under the top two layers, similar to Step 3.

11Step 11

And now, the fun part! Pinch at the corners to puff up the star.

Finished Result