halfarockstarmom: Jar of Stars

Tuesday Greetings...

Phew... Where to start. Ok, we're on fasting month now. Which I like. I've been run out of idea since I am not very creative person when it comes to doing something new. I've been learning about insurance, financial planning, stocks, money market and other finance stuff in order to add more value for my self. Which I enjoy until I got a great headache from learning without stopping.

I was browsing something to give for a friend. I wasn't very creative with craft so that idea is a NO. But since I love gift so much, I feel in need a gift that full of sincerity. A handmade one. *impossible*

I keep on browsing a lot of stuff and attracted by 1000 origami/paper stars put in a jar or some people called it Jar of Stars. or Lucky Star. You also maybe know about 1000 origami cranes but I thought making an origami/paper star is easier that a crane.

1000 origami cranes comes from an ancient Japanese legend promises that anyone who folds a thousand origami cranes will be granted a wish by a crane or some stories believe you are granted eternal good luck, instead of just one wish, such as long life or recovery from illness or injury. (source)

In Chinese and some drama 1000 lucky stars in a jar/bottle brings the owner a good luck or makes all their wishes come true.

These stars that are folded and hand-made, are used as gifts, mostly between couples, to signify how much you love or care about someone. The amount of stars that you give someone has significance as well. If you’re not giving the stars as a gift of love, then the stars can be used to make a wish. (source)

Well, actually the amount of the stars doesn't have to be exactly a thousand but certain number have certain meaning.

1 pc: The only one
2 pcs: Happy Couple
9 pcs: Love for a long time
55 pcs: Love you with no regrets
99 pcs: May the friendship/love lasts forever
101 pcs: You are the one
365/366pcs: Whole year blessing
520 pcs: I love you
548 pcs: Can't stop loving you
999 pcs: Endless love
1314 pcs: Eternity love

(source)

If you want to learn how to fold origami lucky star, you can visit here and start make it one by one until some certain amount. You can use unused paper or origami or any paper you like and make your own.

I tried to make one but it didn't work out the way I want it but I'll try again then I can tell you my lucky stars.

I leave you here with some beautiful and inspiring Jar of Stars.