Introduction: 3D Cereal Box Stars

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Introduction here!

Step 1: Gather Supplies

For this craft, you will need:
Cereal box
8.5 * 11 cardstock paper
Masking tape
Ruler
Marker
Bone folder
Box cutter
Paint of choice
Paintbrush
Star shape of choice

Step 2: Make Stencil

1. Find image/digital file of star you want and size. Feel free to use the one I've included which makes about a 7 inch star.
2. Print star on cardstock or draw freehand.
3. Cut along outline to make the stencil.

Step 3: Trace, Cut, and Fold Outline

1. Open up the cereal box so that it is flat and open to the matte brown side.
2. Trace with a marker around the stencil on the two largest sides of the cereal box.
3. Cut out the stars with a box cutter.
4. Take a bone folder to the glossy (back) side of each star and make folds from each of the five points to the opposite inner vertex.

Step 4: Tape Two Sides Together

1. Line up the two folded stars back to back.
2. Using 3/4" or thicker masking tape, center align ten 2.5" strips of tape along each side of the star and fold down and cut off stray edges.

Step 5: Finishing Touches

1. Paint the star.
2. Decorate as you wish!