Purchase a used louvered door from the salvage yard or your local Habitat Store.

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Drill holes in five slats from the upcycled louvered door for each star.

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You will need five slats per star. If you want more stars, drill them all at once!

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Cut six pieces of jute twine 6-7" long.

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Tie two slats together and cut off excess jute twine.

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Continue to tie the sections together in the same pattern as if you were drawing a star.

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Secure the bottom area of the star by tying the sections that crosses.

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Apply glue at the intersections to prevent movement.

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Cut a piece of jute twine in the desired length for hanging.

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Hang your stars at varying lengths for a pretty holiday wall display. Or hang them on your front porch and use a spotlight to highlight the stars for a festive look!

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