Unless you have a lot of confidence with a table saw, we understand if you have no interest in making a wood star on your own. That’s where Woodpeckers can help out! We have a wide variety of wooden star cutouts that can serve as the blank canvas for your next crafting project. The best part? Creations using wood craft stars can be great year-round decorations. From fun holiday gifts and ornaments to everyday table displays and wall decor, there are no shortage of ways to put our quality Baltic birch wooden star cutouts to good use.
In today’s guide, we’re going to get you pumped for your next crafting project and propose a few fun ideas to make your holiday preparations or seasonal preparations extra special. So, let’s get started!
Wooden stars: your new favorite craft cutout
Looking up at the night sky and seeing billions of beautiful stars is great on its own, but why not bring a bit of that natural wonder into your home? With wood craft stars, you can make decorations, ornaments, wall displays, place settings — and the possibilities go on and on.
While many people associate stars with the winter holidays (particularly Christmas), they are a great decoration or even personalized gift idea for tons of different events throughout the year. Want to make a patriotic display for the 4th of July? Red, white, and blue star cutouts are the perfect solution. How about hosting a nice dinner with friends and family? Make it even better with DIY wood star place settings.
These are just a few ideas to show just how versatile wooden craft stars can be. In the sections below, we’ll go into much greater detail about specific wooden star decorations and gift ideas using small, medium, and large wooden stars for crafts.
DIY wooden star ideas
Wooden star tree topper
If you put out a Christmas tree every year, you know that one of the most important elements is the tree topper. While you could opt for an angel, most people expect to see the classic star on top of your brightly lit tree. Rather than just buying a generic plastic or metal star from some big box store, you can really wow your friends and family with a personally designed wooden Christmas star. You can go with the classic gold or silver look, or you can paint it in any way that matches your preferred seasonal aesthetic. Since you’ll want to make sure that your star remains on top of the tree and doesn’t weigh too much, we recommend looking for a thin, medium-sized star, like our 6-inch or 8-inch wooden cutout.
Wooden star ornaments
Wooden stars aren’t just great for the top of the tree; they can be incorporated into just about any kind of holiday-themed display. Stringing together small wood stars is perfect for garlands, while stars with a hole in one point are perfect for fun Christmas tree decorations. The kids can paint their own wooden star cutouts to hang on the tree. You can even transfer family photos or other precious memories onto stars of just about any size (we have star cutouts that are 30 inches in diameter!) to create a fun stand-up display that can stick around long after the holidays have ended.
Wooden star wall decor
Wooden star cutouts are always a great option for wall decor. Their natural symmetry and flat surface make them easy to work with. If you’re handy at wood burning, you can create gorgeous designs and display them for everyone to see. On the other hand, if you want to do something a bit simpler, you can paint designs using your favorite colors, stain the wood to match your home’s color scheme, or even just write words of wisdom or encouragement on the star before you hang it up. Our star cutouts are great for wall decor (they’re only a quarter-inch thick or less), and our sizes range from 1 to 30 inches in diameter, so you have plenty of ways to create the look you want with one or more star cutouts.
Glow-in-the-dark ceiling stars
Considering decorating your child’s room? There are few things more fun and relaxing than a beautiful starred ceiling that lights up in the dark. You can string together stars below the ceiling, or attach stars to the ceiling itself. Either way, just cover them with glow-in-the-dark paint and voila! You have a beautiful night sky as soon as the lights go out. Tiny stars are typically best for this kind of project, so we recommend our 1-inch wooden star cutouts. If your kid (or anyone in your family) is especially passionate about space, you can even extend the star display all over the walls, creating an entire room of beautiful glowing starlight.
Coffee table displays
Coffee table displays with wooden stars for crafting sometimes require a little more planning. You want to make sure that your display not only looks great, but can stand upright! There are various ways to make this work, including one of our wooden cutout stands. One fun idea is to stagger three or more stars of differing sizes, each with their own unique designs. This is especially good if you want a red, white, and blue display for Veteran’s Day or the 4th of July. It’s a fun project for kids and adults alike, and each star can represent a different color of the American flag!
Wooden place settings
To really zhuzh up your dining table for dinner with friends, family, or new guests, you can create your very own place settings with large wooden stars for crafts. Since they’re only a quarter-inch thick, they’ll be easy to put out and move around as needed. You can decorate them with names, photos, interesting designs, or whatever matches the theme of your dinner. If you’re looking for under-plate settings, it’s best to go with a larger size (17 inches and up). Alternatively, if you want to create a unique twist on classic name cards, you can create stand-up name “stars” for each guest using small wooden stars. This is a great way to impress your guests and show them that you really know how to be an amazing host!
Find your wooden star cutouts at Woodpeckers
As you’ve probably noticed, we get pretty excited about wooden cutouts! We love their versatility and the joy they can bring to your family and your home. Remember that you don’t have to keep these wonderful creations to yourself — they make truly thoughtful gifts, stocking stuffers, or even decorated invitations for friends and loved ones!
It doesn’t matter if you’re new to crafting or you’re a seasoned crafting veteran, we’ve got the wooden star cutouts you need to make holidays or any time of year more personalized and beautiful. And if you’re looking for additional cutouts to accompany your wooden stars, be sure to see our offerings for specific holidays and seasons, including our Christmas Crafts, Hanukkah Crafts, and our Summer and 4th of July Crafts!
Did you enjoy our wooden stars for crafts guide? Be sure to check out our wooden star cutouts craft shop to find the perfect gift for yourself or a loved one!
