Your suggestion gave me an idea. I've been trying to find a way to incorporate some "sparkle" and "pop" with gold & silver.
How about tracing the outline of the origami star on a gold/silver fabric, with a 1/2 - 1" border, and they can then sign around the border? Then fuse or sew the star to the metallic fabric, then that to the skirt itself?
And, I love the gift tag idea! We're also making fabric origami Christmas tree ornaments to complete the ensemble, and gift tags would be great to personalize each of those!