Make 'Get to Know Me' Cards with DIY Star @FunWithDeeDee

What can we use instead of colored paper, stickers, or glue if we don't have them?

If you don't have colored paper or cardstock, color plain paper with crayons or markers before you 'draw a star on the colored paper,' replace stickers with magazine cutouts or hand-drawn embellishments, and use tape or a glue stick instead of liquid glue when you 'glue the finished star onto the front of your folded card.'

My star keeps tearing or looks uneven when I cut it—how can I fix that?

Fold the colored paper and draw half a star along the fold so cutting makes a symmetrical shape, use safety scissors for smoother edges, and press the star flat under a heavy book after you 'glue the finished star onto the front of your folded card' if it warps.

How should I change this activity for a 3‑year‑old versus a 10‑year‑old?

For a 3‑year‑old, pre-cut the star and have them color, add stickers, and dictate one simple fact to an adult to write inside, while a 10‑year‑old can use cardstock, try stencils or paint for the star, write three more detailed fun facts, and draw a more complex picture that shows something they love.

How can we make the finished Get to Know Me card more special or long-lasting before sharing on DIY.org?

After you 'write your name and age' and finish decorating, make it special by laminating or covering the card with clear packing tape, gluing a small printed photo inside, or creating a decorated envelope with leftover star cutouts to personalize it before sharing on DIY.org.