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Blinking Star Tree

This tree is perfect for a holiday centerpiece. The magic wand from Disneyland will blink either white or red/green. Select red, green or blue cardboard, depending on the wand color setting. Cut the cardboard tall enough to fit just under the points of the star and long enough, 16 inches or so, to make a cylinder. Glue edge with hot glue gun. Cut off excess board at bottom. The cardboard will support the wand. Wrap cylinder with material (I chose silver mesh) and glue edge. Surface of cylinder may be wrapped with garlands, dotted with glitter glue or decorated with hand-made...