Since the new year has started I’ve been trying to think of ways to be more kind to my self. Especially when that nasty gremlins try to creep in and stump me. I remembered this origami star video on You Tube and had to get them involved in my plan.
I thought it would be fun to make a whole bunch with kind words and “you are….” phrases inside. I made 60 of them, enough to last me the whole year if I open one a week, plus a few extra just in case.
I used 12 x 12 inch scrapbook paper and cut 1/2 x 12″ strips, then followed the video HERE*. I put them all in a little jar and prettied it up. They are so cute and sweet, like little treats. A jar of candy, but without the sugar!
*UPDATE! Since making these stars, more origami videos have been made (or I’ve found more that I didn’t see before)! Yay!!! Here they are for your viewing pleasure:
How to fold an origami Star
How to make Lucky Stars
How to make Origami stars
wonderful regina…almost like a little fortune cookie, but bette. way to be kind to yourself!!
wonderful idea! I am going to make a bunch of these to hand out to my students! What a great way to be positive.
great idea and the jar is so happy and bright too
oh my, i a so loving this! i am going to try myself (and maybe even in my classroom) – my students would love it. thank you.
I am charmed and delighted by this. I used to make those little stars all the time. I don’t know why I ever stopped. This post brought a happy smile to my face.
I adore these little sparkles!
When my sister was in college she and her roommates made dozens and dozens of these little stars and hung them from the ceiling in their living room. It was very cool.
I love your jar – it is like a little jar of candy, eye candy.
I love the idea and think I might have to do that for a friends’ birthday.
OMG that is the cutest idea ever! It’s so sweet looking.
I may just have to make one for myself! he he Where did you get the jar? It’s just perfect!
you are beautiful and good and kind! Keep up being loving to yourself. You deserve it! Monday is almost here!! yipee for learning something new (from misty! ;O)) LOVE these little stars. They are so sweet!!
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I just love this, I can’t wait to do it. For myself and maybe my kids, too. Thanks!
This is a great idea. A friend made some of these stars for our girls a while back. I like the messages inside.
OMG.. brilliant!
Oh. {clap . clap . clap} I adore this whole idea. I’m gonna make some, too.
what a sweet idea!
Oh my God, I love this idea!!! My office/dept has been in a funk for the last six months, the temp so negative….I have been thinking about doing something to just, I don’t know, send out positive vibes, give a smile, etc….THIS idea of yours would be PERFECT!!! Now I just have to see if I can get those dang stars made—-I saw something like them (without the sayings inside) on Family Fun a few years back but never could do it. I’m determined to try again!!! Thanks for the inspiration.
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Happy New Year to you!!!
I love this idea! Have a great weekend!
I did this too! I made them in 2008, right before I left for college, and they’ve kept me going all the way through the last three years of school.
What a sweet and clever idea. I love the colors of the paper!
Having a positive saying to read each week inside of beautiful paper is very creative!
These are adorable. I’m going to have a jar by my front door!
I make these all the time. The fortune cookie idea would make really nice favors for my wedding.
Thanks!
This is the CUTEST idea! Adore this!
Just wanted to thank you for the lovely idea. You inspired me to make two such jars (with a slight modification) that I gave as gifts to the two most important people in my life.
You can check it out here if interested: http://jannicake.mayajaala.com/2011/03/star-jars-or-encouragement-in-a-jar/
(I have of course credited you and linked to your blog
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I Stumbled on your entry and it’s one of my favorites. I usually create lunchbox notes for my daughter in Word/PDF and this is a unique new way to send her a special note each day. These are addictive to make!
I am the room parent for my daughter’s 5th grade class and I plan to use this idea for the kids to write a message to their teacher as an end of year gift (I like to suggest inexpensive, but heart-felt gift ideas as group class gifts). So thank you!
I thought another cool use would be to write positive messages or inspirational quotes and leave behind in public places for someone to find and open.
Such a lovely idea! My husband is having his 40th birthday soon so I’m thinking 40 stars for him with special messages…
This is SO MUCH FUN! I’d love for you to submit this to the M&T Spotlight: http://www.makeandtakes.com/spotlight
Ohhhh, I just found christmas gifts for next year! Holy cow! and my kids’ birthdays too..everyone’s getting stars woohoo! =)
in the chinese culture, they gift these. they put 365 of the stars in a jar and give them to someone they love so that the person has good luck all year round. i’ve been making these since i met my husband (who is a malaysian born chinese) 16 years ago. enjoy!
this is such a wonderful idea im doing this for my husband in afghanistan, to remind him that he is loved and special <3
thank you sooo much!
That’s really cute! My best friends and I do something similar. Instead of opening the stars, we write our secrets on the paper, fold it up, and put it in a huge jar, never to be opened. It’s our “star jar” of secrets.
I LOVE this idea!
thank you so very much!
I want to make them to leave in different places. I think that low self esteem and self worth are crippling wonderful people in our nation. And I want to help, and this is a great way! Im going to leave them with a note on the outside that says “Open Me”
BUT my problem is that when I clicked on the links, it just took me to the you tube home page. I am sure I could find a video that would work, but I want to make sure I make the right kind of start. So If you could maybe just copy and paste the link? that would be great
I love this idea! What a great way to help chase away the winter blahs! I’m going to give it a try. Thanks!
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I wanted to make this, but i feel really upset because i cant watch videos on my computer
is there some way you could put it a toutorial of it in writing (if you have the time to)if you could i would be VERY VERY VERY happy!! 
i really love the things you make. You are very creative!
I absolutely adore this idea!
This is just a great idea to do it is so cool
I had to make about a bazillion of these stars for the tops of tables at a wedding once. I made them out of interestingly coloured and patterned pages cut from magazines. Needless to say, I haven’t made a single star since!
excellent!!
what a fabulous idea, and they look good too, gonna have a go at this
by the way YOU ARE VERY CREATIVE AND GIFTED!
Love, love, love! My library will soon have a jar of these sitting on the counter for all to enjoy!
I need to say thank you for this post! This was a great idea, and I used the idea to make a birthday present for a friend. He LOVED it! I’m working on some for my girls for Easter basket stuffers, too! Brilliant!!!
This is a fantastic idea! I borrowed it to make adorable decorations for the living room of my first apartment that I just moved into. Everyone just adores them. Thanks so much for the wonderful idea!! (=
How fabulous! These would be great when the dark clouds try to roll in.
So cute!
Very cute idea, Love it!!
This is awesome! I know how to make the little stars but the message inside idea is brilliant!
Thank you so much for sharing your gift! I am making these now and plan to present it at a bridal shower next month . . . lots of wishes and affirmations for the couple and their new journey together!
Bright Bessings to you and to those close to your heart!
Thanks so much for this idea. I’m looking for a way to cheer up my Secret Pal at church. This is perfect.
what a great idea, I’m definatly gonna use this as a goodbye gift!
thankyou!