My First Starburst Attempt

Flasher · Post by **Flasher** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 10:53 am

Here is my very first attempt at a starburst. I checked Youtube for some videos, but most everything I could find was for 12x12 layouts. So, I just sat down with my paper, pencil, and ruler and eye-balled everything. My cuts were not as precise as I tried to get them, so I had to add the ric rak between the rays. I'm pretty happy with it. If anyone has any tips for me to make this easier or more uniform should I choose to do it again in the future, I'm all ears.

I'm really only frustrated at the fact that I did cut on the lines, but they were still off. Maybe there is some sort of "allowance" I'm forgetting.

Anyway, thanks for looking at it!

aheatfan · Post by **aheatfan** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 11:03 am

I think it looks amazing!! I love the addition of the ric-rak. Beautiful job Laura

suewho372 · Post by **suewho372** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 11:08 am

I can’t tell it’s off at all! I think it’s fantastic!! Love the colors and ric rac! I really like the mix of pattern and solids! Awesome work!

CraftyDoer · Post by **CraftyDoer** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 11:36 am

Looks great! I totally eyeballed my first starburst but then again I usually eyeball all my crafts lol Sorry for the lack of advice but I sure do love your starburst LO!

wimom · Post by **wimom** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 11:38 am

I think it turned out great, and I like the ric rac!

blbabe1234 · Post by **blbabe1234** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 11:49 am

That is way cool Laura! You rocked it!

*my first reaction was to type "That is bad@$$"...so yeah...you killed it!

VickiR · Post by **VickiR** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 12:02 pm

Oh wow, this looks great, Laura. I love the ric rac too!

pawprints · Post by **pawprints** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 12:31 pm

Laura this is amazing! You did an awesome job and it doesn't look off at all!! And the ric rak is fantastic! You totally rocked it!

Art_Teacher · Post by **Art_Teacher** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 12:34 pm

That is gorgeous! My hint is an art tip: Tell people you meant to do it that way (with the rickrack), because they will never know if something didn't turn out as you planned it.

I tell my art students this all the time!

MTCanuk · Post by **MTCanuk** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 12:41 pm

I think you did a fab job! It looks terrific!

joannie · Post by **joannie** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 12:53 pm

Looks GREAT!!

JAire · Post by **JAire** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 1:02 pm

Yay you! This is fabulous! Stunning layout with the papers and design!

SandyK1967 · Post by **SandyK1967** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 1:20 pm

I think it looks great! and I love the RICRAK!!

DrSonja · Post by **DrSonja** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 1:47 pm

Great layout!

Regarding matching the edges: since you have covered the point ends with the photo, you really don't need to be too precise on the wedges. Do you use a paper trimmer to slice the paper or scissors? I use the Fiskars cutter with the blade that slides along the wire. All cuts are straight and should lie neatly against one another without gaps. After the patterns are arrayed as you like, glue down and flip the page over to trim where the ends overlap the sides of the base page.

Hoping these tips help future projects be stress-free.

emmapaige · Post by **emmapaige** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 1:51 pm

Wow - this is great, Laura. Love the addition of the ric rac!

Mycreativerootscrafts · Mon Jul 31, 2023 2:14 pm

This turned out beautifully Laura!!

traveler · Post by **traveler** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 2:34 pm

came out great!

sdwhru · Post by **sdwhru** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 3:09 pm

Looks so great; the addition of the ric rac just makes it stand out

Monroe1218 · Post by **Monroe1218** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 3:56 pm

This looks amazing!! I think the ric-rack adds a fun dimension to it!

GinniG · Post by **GinniG** » Mon Jul 31, 2023 4:02 pm

What a fun layout! I love the ric rack because it really sets off the shape of the starburst!

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