Just saw this thread. I grew up outside Milwaukee and learned how to make these in 7th grade from a male teacher. Taught all my family and students to make these through many years. We dipped them in hot wax and then sprinkled them with the clear "fairy dust" glitter. I have made them from butcher paper that was cut with a paper cutter, ribbons, paperish fabric, and just about anything that can be stiffened. Has been a fun Holiday activity for a lotta years!
I must have missed the Carol Duvall show where they were featured. I have lots of her shows that I taped. She is a hoot, and I miss her. No reason for me to have cable since she is no longer on the air!