I disagree about the wow factor.  The tissue paper stars can be stunning but not quite as durable as the kite paper stars.  Some of the favorites I've given around here have been made with variegated tissue which gives the stars an even greater appeal than solid colored stars. They also look like blossoms, a nice bonus this time of year. Some of the most delicately beautiful ones are the more complex ones  (the stars I sent a pattern for) folded from pastel colored tissue. Perhaps I can send you variegated tissue paper and you can see for yourself.