Don’t let those used plastic shopping bags pile up—turn them into something star-worthy instead! With just a bit of fusing and creativity, you can transform those pesky bags into colorful, lightweight stars. Perfect for adding a unique touch to wreaths, garlands, or party decor, these upcycled stars are an eco-friendly way to make something beautiful out of what might otherwise go to waste.
The best part? You can customize the colors and use them year-round for any occasion. How will you give these stars their moment to shine?
1. Fuse a plastic bag. If you need instructions for fusing plastic, check out my tutorial. Cut a 3/4″ wide strip of fused plastic to about 23″ in length.2. Tie an overhand knot, keeping the tail end at least 1 1/2″ long. Don’t tighten the knot completely. If you need instructions for tying an overhand knot, check out my tutorial.3. Tie three more overhand knots.4. Insert the standing end into the first knot, but leave about 3/4″ out of the knot.5. Loop the working end up, behind, and then through the center of the star.6. Tie the final knot. Cut the working end to about 1 1/2″.7. Fold the end to create a point. Insert the point into the first knot to secure working end and finishing the star. To better secure the working end, use a glue gun to apply a very small amount of the hot glue to the point before tucking.
