As classic as a Christmas tree, a poinsettia’s red star shaped leaves makes it an easily recognizable symbol of the festive season. This take on a Christmas classic will brighten displays whilst exploring radial symmetry and paper skills.
Floral Star Arty Poinsettias
Step 1
Option 1:
Step 1. Cut a star shape from a sheet of Coloured Cardboard.
Step 2
Option 1: Step 2. Cut out five leaf shapes from a sheet of Arty Pattern Paper.
Step 3
Option 1: Step 3. Arrange the leaves on top of the star so that the ends overlap at the centre to create a patterned star. Glue the leaves in place.
Step 4
Option 1: Step 4. Cut five small leaf shapes from left-over cardboard. Glue the leaves onto the patterned star in a smaller star arrangement.
Step 5
Option 2:
Step 1. Cut a star shape from a sheet of Coloured Cardboard.
Step 6
Option 2: Step 2. Trace the star onto a sheet of Arty Pattern Paper. Draw a star inside the traced line to make a slightly smaller star. Cut out the smaller star and glue it onto the cardboard star.
Step 7
Option 2: Step 3. Cut out five leaf shapes from the cardboard and five slightly smaller leaf shapes from the patterned paper. Glue the patterned leaves onto the cardboard leaves.
Step 8
Option 2: Step 4. Glue the leaf shapes to the back of the star so that they face up and are positioned in between the points of the star.
Step 9
Option 2: Step 5. Cut five small leaf shapes from the left-over cardboard. Glue these on top of the patterned star in a star arrangement.