Paper Bag Star
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Hanging star decorations are now a colorful upcycled craft! Decorate leftover brown paper bags, then transform them into a DIY Paper Star.
Supplies:
- Crayola Paint Brushes
- Crayola Scissors
- Upcycled Paper Bags
- Ribbon
Steps:
![Galaxy Paint Pour Canvas Step 1](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Step-01_Galaxy-Paint-Pour-Canvas/Paper-Bag-Star-Step-1.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
1 Decorate the large and bottom panel of a paper bag with paint and paint brush. Dry 1 hour.
![Galaxy Paint Pour Canvas Step 2](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Step-01_Galaxy-Paint-Pour-Canvas/Paper-Bag-Star-Step-2.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
2 Paint a design on the other large panel, then dry 1 hour.
![Galaxy Paint Pour Canvas Step 3](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Step-01_Galaxy-Paint-Pour-Canvas/Paper-Bag-Star-Step-3.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
3 Follow the same process on both side panels. Dry 1 hour.
![Galaxy Paint Pour Canvas Step 4](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Step-04_Galaxy-Paint-Pour-Canvas/Paper-Bag-Star-Step-4.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
4 Repeat Steps 1-3 on 7 more paper bags. Use markers to decorate with no dry time!
![Galaxy Paint Pour Canvas Step 5](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Step-04_Galaxy-Paint-Pour-Canvas/Paper-Bag-Star-Step-5.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
5 Hold a folded, decorated paper bag with open end at top. Make an upside-down “T” on the large panel with glue. Put another paper bag on top and press down. Repeat up until the last bag.
![Galaxy Paint Pour Canvas Step 6](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Step-01_Galaxy-Paint-Pour-Canvas/Paper-Bag-Star-Step-6.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
6 With scissors, cut a point at the open end of the paper bag stack.
![Galaxy Paint Pour Canvas Step 7](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Step-01_Galaxy-Paint-Pour-Canvas/Paper-Bag-Star-Step-7.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
7 Make upside-down “T” with glue on the large panel of the last bag. Gently fan the paper bags, then connect and glue together the first and last paper bag to make a paper star.
![Galaxy Paint Pour Canvas Step 8](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Step-01_Galaxy-Paint-Pour-Canvas/Paper-Bag-Star-Step-8.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
8 Hole punch the top of the paper star, then feed through and tie the ribbon.
![Galaxy Paint Pour Canvas Step 9](/-/media/Crafts-New/Craft-Directions/Step-01_Galaxy-Paint-Pour-Canvas/Paper-Bag-Star-Step-9.jpg?h=480&la=en&w=640)
9 Hang as a party decoration or everyday décor!
CIY Staff Tips:
- Beyond paint and markers, decorate paper bags with Crayola Crayons and other coloring supplies.
- Change up the colors to create a themed craft. Use red, white and blue for a patriotic flare. Pastels to welcome spring. Red and green for a little Christmas spirit. Blue and white for a festive Hanukkah. Black, red and green for a bright Kwanzaa. The possibilities are endless!