Cardboard stars – bookbinder's board cutouts, 3–50 cm

The windows should glow for Advent, the wedding table still needs some table scatter, or the children simply want to get crafting one afternoon – and you're missing a basic shape that's up to the job. These cardboard stars are made for your craft table: sturdy bookbinder's board with a smooth surface, available in any width from 3 to 50 cm. You decorate them to suit your occasion – painted, decorated, varnished or left completely natural.

What changes for you

• You can get started straight away instead of cutting out templates – every star is cleanly laser-cut and precisely shaped.
• Your decorations keep their shape and colour, because the 1.2 mm solid board doesn't warp like thin paper.
• You'll find the right size for every idea, thanks to a choice from 3 to 50 cm in 1 cm steps.
• You can decorate freely with paint, glue or varnish, because the untreated surface takes everything well.
• You can craft with a clear conscience – the board is made from 100 % recycled material.

Why these cardboard stars make a difference day to day

Maybe you want to make a cardboard star. Or maybe you're planning a whole garland. With a sturdy, ready-made base shape, a rough idea quickly becomes something you can see. You don't spend time drawing and cutting. You go straight to the fun part: decorating, hanging up and enjoying. The result in the window, on the wall or on the table looks handmade, yet neat and even.

Material & finish

The solid bookbinding board feels sturdy in your hand. It doesn't warp as easily as thin card when you paint it or glue things on. The surface is smooth. The edges are brown from the laser cutting. This is typical of the process and gives the stars a clean, even outline. The board is untreated, so paint, varnish and glue stick reliably. The stars are made in our own production in Pößneck, Thuringia.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: solid board/bookbinding board
• Material thickness: 1.2 mm
• Grammage: 755 g/m²
• Shape: star
• Width: from 3 to 50 cm, selectable in 1 cm steps
• Edges: laser-cut, brown
• Surface: smooth, untreated
• Made from 100% recycled material
• Made in Thuringia, Germany

How to use the cardboard stars

• During Advent: paint cardboard Christmas stars with the children and hang them in the window – and every evening your very own decorations will glow back at you.
• For a wedding or engagement: use small stars as table scatter or write on them as name cards for the table. This way every place is clearly marked.
• For a birthday or Valentine's Day: a large star with a message on the door – and the surprise begins before anyone even steps inside.
• In a shop, café or at a market stall: labelled stars as price tags or seasonal decorations in your display – quick to set up, consistent in look and just as quick to swap when needed.
• At school, nursery or craft group: thanks to the sets in matching sizes, every child starts with the same shape – and the joint result looks beautifully cohesive in the end.

Good to know about the star

For centuries, the star has stood for guidance and hope – from the Star of Bethlehem in the Christmas story to the proverbial lucky star. That's why it fits not only the Advent season but also occasions that mark the start of a new path: weddings, engagements, births or birthdays.

Care & durability

There's not much you need to do: store the stars somewhere dry and protect them from prolonged damp, and they'll keep their shape for years. Once decorated, you can bring them out again season after season – so over time you build up your own collection of decorations.

Options & what's included

• Width freely selectable from 3 to 50 cm, in 1 cm steps
• Available individually or in sets of 10, 25, 50 or 100
• You'll receive the untreated cardboard stars in your chosen size and quantity – colours and decorations shown are not included

Frequently asked questions

Can I paint or decorate the stars? Yes. The untreated, smooth surface takes paint, varnish and glue well – you can paint, varnish or decorate the stars, or use them as they are.

How sturdy is the board? The bookbinder's board is 1.2 mm thick with a grammage of 755 g/m² – considerably firmer than craft card, so it keeps its shape when you decorate and hang it.

Why are the edges brown? The stars are laser-cut. This creates the typical brown edges – they give a clean, even outline and are not a defect.

Are the stars suitable for outdoor use? The board is untreated and should be protected from moisture. Suitable for sheltered, dry spots – with prolonged damp it will soften.

Where do the stars come from? From our own production in Pößneck, Thuringia. They are made from 100 % recycled material.

In the end, it's not about cardboard and centimetres. It's about the afternoon when a stack of stars becomes your very own decorations – and the moment they hang in the window for the first time. Simply choose the size and quantity that suit your project.