Start with a square sheet of paper
Fold it diagonally to make a triangle
Unfold the paper
Fold it diagonally the other way
Unfold the paper again
Fold the paper in half horizontally
Unfold it
Fold the paper in half vertically
Unfold it
Bring the four corners toward the center
Flatten the paper into a smaller square
Fold the top layer’s side edges inward to form a kite shape
Repeat on the back side
Fold the pointed ends outward to shape the star points
Adjust the folds until the star looks even
Press all creases firmly to finish