Okay, so I’ve been wanting to make these constellation cards for a while, and I finally got around to it! I saw some really cool ones online, and I was like, “I gotta try that.”
Getting Started
First, I gathered all my materials. I needed some black cardstock, you know, the thick paper stuff, for the background. Then, I got some white paint pens, the kind that show up really well on dark colors. Oh, and I printed out a bunch of constellation diagrams – just simple ones I found online. Don’t have to be fancy, it’s all about fun!
Making the Cards
I started by cutting the cardstock into smaller rectangles, like playing card size, so they are easy to use.
Then, this is where it got a little tricky, I laid the constellation printouts over the cardstock and used a needle to poke tiny holes through the paper, marking where the stars should be.
It took a bit of time, but it was kind of relaxing, like a little meditation.
- Cut cardstock.
- Print constellations.
- Poke holes for stars.
Painting the Stars
After poking all the holes, I removed the printouts. Now for the fun part! I took my white paint pen and started connecting the dots, making the constellations come to life. I tried to follow the diagrams,but I also messed around,I added a few extra stars here and there, just to make them more personal.
Finishing Touches
Once the paint was dry, that was pretty much it! I had this neat little stack of constellation cards. They looked pretty cool, if I do say so myself. I even thought about adding some glitter or something, but I decided to keep them * don’t have to be *’s a D.I.Y.!
So yeah, that’s how I made my constellation cards. It was a fun little project, and I’m pretty happy with how they turned out. Maybe I’ll use them for a game night or something. Or just keep them as a cool little reminder of the night sky.
