Do you love the look of vintage tree toppers? Besides being fond of vintage graphic images, I‘m sharing how to make easy tree toppers.
First, let me welcome you to Cloches & Lavender my name is Cindy and I enjoy sharing crafts, baking and decorating inspiration on my blog. If you are new to my blog I am glad you are here and hope you take a look and find some inspiration.
I enjoy all things French and mixing old with new. This is why I am sharing tree toppers with you today using vintage French graphics and free Christmas music sheets.
By the way, if you like vintage Christmas decor, you may enjoy this post where I share a quick Christmas craft!
Today I’m taking part in a Christmas Blog Hop with Blogging friends sharing inspiration for the upcoming Christmas holiday. KariAnne from Thistlewood Farm is our wonderful host and friend. She’s always inspiring us to be our true selves and to look at the big picture.
Before I begin speaking about making easy tree toppers, if you are visiting from Laura of Decor To Adore welcome. I have known Laura for some time and she is very talented and always inspires. Can you believe she is related to Laura Ingalls Wilder? Amazing right!
Wanting French star toppers, I began looking online and they are $45 each. After looking at the picture, I said I can make these myself.
Shopping For Pieces to Make Simple Christmas Crafts
Next, I began shopping for pieces I needed to make these easy star toppers for my trees. Wood stars and free Christmas music sheet printable became my choice.
Items Needed:
- Mod Podge
- sponge brush
- hot glue gun and glue sticks
- scissors and decoupage scissors
Because I use vintage graphics for holiday projects, I highly recommend this shop on Etsy. I have bought many vintage graphic images here and have never been disappointed. If you don’t want to buy graphic and have vintage Christmas wrapping paper that will also be a great option.
These Christmas tree stars are beyond easy to make.
First trace your star on the vintage image and cut the shape for the tree topper.

Now, using the sponge brush, add Mod Podge to the back of the image. Immediately, add the image to the top of your star. Here’s a great tip I have learned with Mod Podge!
Tip When Decoupaging:
Ready for this tip? Always keep a roll of plastic wrap with you when decoupaging. Specifically, because it’s the secret to never getting creases or tears in anything getting applied to a project. It works like dream every time!
Now is a great time to heat your glue gun.
Immediately grab the piece of plastic wrap and smooth out the image on the wood star tree topper. After you think it is smooth pick up the plastic wrap. If for some reason there’s still a bubble or wrinkle, continue smoothing the image and I guarantee it becomes smooth.
Next, begin adding the thin craft garland to the tree topper. First, measure, a section of the star and cut the garland. Now, add a thin strip of hot glue. Press the garland lightly to adhere. Continue until you complete covering the edges of the tree toppers.
Printing And Cutting the Vintage Graphic to Add to The Star Toppers
Using my printer, I print my images 3×5. Here is when I use decoupage scissors. As an example, these scissors are great to use because they are specifically designed to allow me to cut intricately. These scissors are truly very sharp which makes them great to cut images for this project.
Now turn the images over and add Mod Podge again. Carefully pick them up and add to the star tree toppers. Because these are small and delicate, I recommend patting the graphics with your finger tips.
Adding Silver to The Edges of This Holiday Project
Generally, I would have added silver wax or silver paint before the craft garland. However, I didn’t realize until I was finished it was needed. It’s not a problem, I used a small stencil brush to add silver gilding wax to the edges of the tree toppers.


Lastly, using my scissors I trimmed the edges of the garland. I did this because I wanted the music sheet image and the graphic to be seen clearly on the tree toppers.
Making The Tree Topper Stands For My Christmas Trees
Making the stand for the tree toppers is extremely easy. Because a coil is needed to place these on the Christmas trees, use a tapered candle, wrap a thick piece of wire to form a base. This can be found at any home improvement store.
After getting my coils for my tree toppers I added silver wax using a stencil brush and let dry overnight.
I can’t wait to put the others on my other Christmas trees. These look exactly how I envisioned and saw online. With different images and a much better price of course.
I hope you enjoyed this post on how to make easy tree toppers. I would love for you to follow Cloches & Lavender so you never miss a craft, recipe or decorating idea.
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These are so cute. Have a greaet day.
Thanks Kris. Hope you are having a great week
Cindy! These are so sweet. I am a big fan of how you styled the little tree. Happy hopping with you!
Cindy this is an absolutely wonderful craft! I LOVE the saran wrap tip. So happy to be on tour with you!
What a cute tree topper. Love the tutorial very easy to follow. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much my friend
Love these, Cindy!!
Thanks so much Debra
This is so cool, Cindy! They look like they could be sold in the beautiful boutique shops of Paris. Love your style lady and your creativity too. This is just amazing! Hugs, loving and pinning CoCo
CoCo you’re the sweetest. When I saw the prices, no way.
So much fun to make.
Thanks for Pinning!
I love the vintage music pages that you used for the background. Beautiful!
Thank you so much
I love this idea, Cindy! Thank you for the plastic wrap tip. I will be using it today for a project that I’m working on.
What a great idea. I was wondering how you were going to do the spring part-very clever!
They are darling, Cindy!
Thank Kim
Cindy, these are absolutely lovely! I love them! Thank you for sharing how to make them!
Thanks so much Kimberly
So much fun! I love the sheet music background!
So cute and clever, Cindy! It has such a traditional vibe and silver tinsel always reminds me of happy Christmases of my childhood. xo
This is so pretty and so creative! I love the wire. At first glance I thought it was an old bedspring.
Cindy – I adore these vintage tree toppers!!! I am definitely going to make one and now you have inspired me to do a whole vintage tree and that has me really excited. It was fun blog hopping along with you!
I love your tree topper! Great project!
Great decoupage trick!! Looks gorgeous!!
Works like a charm!
Such a great craft project and it looks wonderful on your tree! Happy holidays!
Thank you so much!
These stars are so pretty Cindy! I love the vintage touch with the cut-outs! Pinned 😊
Thank you so much Cindy!
Cindy,
This is just adorable. I’m going to share a link on my Sunday, Dirt Road Adventures.
Thank you so much
Your tree topper is beautiful and the plastic wrap tip is ‘tried and true’…I’ve been doing it for years! Thank you for sharing at Party In Your PJ’s.
Works like a charm every time!
Adorable! I love vintage (or vintage looking ornaments). I could be ready for next year!