Craft Chaos & Sparkles: Making Glitter Star Garlands with Children

If you’ve ever wanted to test the limits of your patience, your vacuum cleaner, and your ability to keep glitter off the dog—making glitter star garlands with children is the perfect activity for you.

But jokes aside, this craft is fun, easy-ish, and surprisingly magical. Plus, kids love anything that sparkles (don’t we all?), and stringing shiny stars across the room gives off those dreamy, fairy-tale vibes we’re all secretly chasing.

So roll up your sleeves, maybe put on an old T-shirt, and let’s dive into the glittery abyss together.

What You’ll Need (Besides Sanity)

To make your glitter star garlands, you’ll need:

Cardstock or thick paper – the kind that can handle a glue assault
Glitter – fine, chunky, rainbow, biodegradable, whatever floats your sparkle boat
Glue – school glue works, but a glue stick might save your soul
Scissors – safety scissors if you value your curtains
String or twine – yarn, fishing line, or even dental floss in a pinch
Hole punch – or just stab holes with a pencil (gently!)
Optional: stickers, markers, googly eyes (because why not?)

Step-by-Step: The Glitter Gauntlet

1. Draw and cut out stars

Have your little ones draw star shapes (or print a template if drawing leads to tears). Then cut them out. Or, better yet, let the kids cut them—it builds skills and character, especially if you like stars that resemble lopsided potatoes.

2. Glitter Time!

This is the part where you may question your life choices. Let the kids go wild with glue and glitter. Pro tip: place everything on a baking sheet or tray to contain the chaos (kind of).
Shake off the excess glitter and set the stars aside to dry. Resist the urge to vacuum yet. You’ll only make it worse.

3. Hole punch the tops

Once dry (ish), punch a hole at the top of each star. Make it a dramatic, satisfying punch. Kids love that part. It’s empowering.

4. String 'em up!

Thread your stars onto string or twine. You can tie little knots to keep them spaced, or just let them slide around wildly like the free spirits they are.

5. Hang your garland

Drape your sparkly masterpiece across the window, above the bed, over the dog crate—wherever needs a little extra joy.

Tips for Maximum Fun and Minimum Regret

Have baby wipes nearby. Glitter + glue = instant stickiness.
Do this project in a place you don’t mind finding glitter for the next 3 years.
Embrace imperfection. This is not Pinterest. It’s real life, with kids, glue, and possibly a rogue snack stain.

Why Bother?

Besides the obvious aesthetic of glittery cosmic vibes, this craft is about bonding, creativity, and letting kids take the lead (even if that means star garlands that look like abstract art projects from outer space).

Plus, hanging up something they made gives kids that glorious boost of "Hey, I did that!" confidence. And honestly? That’s worth every sparkle you’ll find in your sock drawer next week.

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Final Sparkly Thoughts

Making glitter star garlands with children is not about perfection—it's about the joy of making something together, even if it ends with glitter on the cat. It’s messy, magical, and full of laughs. Just don’t say I didn’t warn you.

So go ahead—get messy, get creative, and let your little stars shine. ✨🌟✨

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