DIY Christmas Star Tree Toppers

DIY Christmas star tree toppers
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Get ready to add a personalized touch to your Christmas decorations with DIY Christmas star tree toppers. Whether you have one tree or several, creating different-sized toppers can bring charm to each one. Imagine the joy of making memories as a family while crafting star-shaped ornaments using wooden stars and hanging them on your tree. It’s a wonderful way to involve everyone and create lasting traditions.

But why stop at tree toppers? Consider making smaller stars and transforming them into a beautiful garland to adorn your Christmas tree. You can also hang the garland from your mantle, instantly adding a festive touch to your fireplace. And if you’re feeling crafty, try making DIY paper stars using brown paper bags, a trend that was all the rage last Christmas.

Another creative idea is to spray paint smaller stars silver and use them as gift toppers. The beauty of these handmade gifts is that the recipient can hang them on their own tree next year for Christmas. Every time they see it hanging from a branch, they’ll be reminded of the heartfelt gesture you made by creating these unique gifts just for them.

With these DIY Christmas star decorations, you can infuse your holiday season with warmth, creativity, and the joy of crafting with the whole family. Let’s dive in and explore the wonderful world of handmade Christmas stars!

Make These Star Tree Topper

Shopping for the Pieces to Make Simple Toppers

Step 1: Craft Supplies Cutting Paper Star

Next, I began shopping for pieces I needed to make my Christmas decorations for my trees. 

My first step was to buy wood stars and print free Christmas music sheet pintables and cut the paper into a star shape.

Craft Supplies Needed:

  • Mod Podge
  • sponge brush
  • hot glue gun and glue sticks
  • scissors or decoupage scissors
  • craft tinsel on the roll
  • card stock
stars cut out
Stars cut out

Step 2: Adding the Paper Star to the Wood Pieces

Now, using the sponge brush, add Mod Podge to the back of the image. Also, it’s particularly important the points of the stars have great coverage from the Mod Podge.

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 a dream every time!

Grab the piece of plastic wrap and smooth out the image on the wood star tree topper. After 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.

Because our tree can be seen from both sides of our home these star toppers are double-sided. I think makes these a very professional look, don’t you?

Step 3: Adding the Garland to The Edges of the Christmas Stars

Next, begin adding the thin craft garland to the simple stars for the Christmas tree toppers.

First, measure a section of the star from point to point and cut the garland.

Add a thin line of glue to the outer edge. Press the garland lightly to adhere. Continue until you completely cover the edges of the star crafts.

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pushing-trim-down

Step 4: Print and Cut the Graphic Images of Your Choice for These Christmas Crafts

Next step, I purchased vintage graphics from this shop on Etsy.

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These are budget-friendly and add little cost to this Christmas star DIY.

Using my printer, I print my images 3×5. The next step cut out the vintage image. Here’s when I recommend using decoupage scissors or a pair of scissors to cut an intricate design. These scissors are truly very sharp which makes them great to cut images that have this much detail.

Now turn the images over and add Mod Podge again. Carefully pick them up and add them to each Christmas tree star. Because the images are small and delicate, I recommend patting the graphics with your fingertips.

Step 5: Adding Silver to The Edges of Star Tree Topper

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.

adding-silver-color-the-wood-edge-christmas-star
adding-silver-color-the-wood-edge

Step 6: Making The Stands For Christmas Tree Star

Making the stand for these Christmas tree toppers is extremely easy. Because a coil is needed to place these on the Christmas trees, use a tapered candle, and wrap a thick piece of copper wire to form a base. This can be found at any home improvement store.

Lastly, after making my coil to use for the Christmas season, I added silver wax using a stencil brush and let it dry overnight. You can also use silver or pewter spray paint.

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adding-silver-to-star-base

I can’t wait to add these to our Christmas trees. These look exactly how I envisioned and saw online. And these have different images and are cost-effective!

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star-topper-number-3

I hope you enjoyed this post on how to make DIY Christmas tree toppers. Do you think you will give this easy idea a try for your Christmas home decor? I’d love to read your thoughts and comments!

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DIY Christmas Star Tree Topper

Get ready to add a personalized touch to your Christmas decorations with DIY Christmas star tree toppers. Whether you have one tree or several, creating different-sized toppers can bring charm to each one.
Prep Time25 minutes
Active Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Keyword: christmas stars, christmas tree toppers, DIY christmas tree toppers
Yield: 3 star toppers
Author: Cloches & Lavender
Cost: 15

Equipment

  • 1 Pair of Scissors
  • 3 Wood Star Shapes
  • 3 Pieces of Paper
  • 3 Graphic Images
  • 1 Bottle Mod Podge
  • 1 Paintbrush or sponge brush
  • 1 piece plastic wrap
  • 1 roll of decorative tinsel garland
  • 1 taper candle
  • 1 piece of coated wire
  • 3 Pieces of Cardstock
  • 1 hot glue gun and glue sticks

Instructions

  • Step 1: Shop for the Craft Supplies
    Next, I began shopping for pieces I needed to make my Christmas decorations for my trees. 
    My first step was to buy wood stars and print free Christmas music sheet pintables and cut the paper into a star shape.
  • Step 2: Adding the Star Shape Paper to the Wood Pieces
    Now, using the sponge brush, add Mod Podge to the back of the image. Also, it’s particularly important the points of the stars have great coverage from the Mod Podge.
    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 a dream every time!
    Immediately grab the piece of plastic wrap and smooth out the image on the wood star tree topper. After 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.
    Because our tree can be seen from both sides of our home these star toppers are double-sided. I think makes these a very professional look, don’t you?
  • Step 3: Adding the Garland to The Edges of the Christmas Stars
    Next, begin adding the thin craft garland to the simple stars for the Christmas tree toppers.
    First, measure a section of the star from point to point and cut the garland.
    Now, add a thin line of glue to the outer edge. Press the garland lightly to adhere. Continue until you completely cover the edges of the star crafts.
  • Step 4: Print and Cut the Graphic Images of Your Choice for These Christmas Crafts
    Next step, I purchased vintage graphics from this shop on Etsy.
    These are budget-friendly and add little cost to this Christmas star DIY.
    Using my printer, I print my images 3×5. The next step cut out the vintage image. Here’s when I recommend using decoupage scissors or a pair of scissors to cut an intricate design. These scissors are truly very sharp which makes them great to cut images that have this much detail.
    Now turn the images over and add Mod Podge again. Carefully pick them up and add them to each Christmas tree star. Because the images are small and delicate, I recommend patting the graphics with your fingertips.
  • Step 5: Adding Silver to The Edges of The 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.
  • Step 6: Making The Tree Topper Stands For My Trees
    Making the stand for these Christmas tree toppers is extremely easy. Because a coil is needed to place these on the Christmas trees, use a tapered candle, and wrap a thick piece of copper wire to form a base. This can be found at any home improvement store.
    Lastly, after making my coil to use for the Christmas season, I added silver wax using a stencil brush and let it dry overnight. You can also use silver or pewter spray paint.

Notes

DIY Christmas Star Tree Toppers

 

Step 1: Shop for the Craft Supplies

 
Next, I began shopping for pieces I needed to make my Christmas decorations for my trees. 
My first step was to buy wood stars and print free Christmas music sheet pintables and cut the paper into a star shape.
Star Pieces
Star Pieces
 
 
Craft Supplies Needed:
 
  • Mod Podge
  • sponge brush
  • hot glue gun and glue sticks
  • scissors or decoupage scissors
  • craft tinsel on the roll
  • card stock

 

Step 2: Adding the Star Shape Paper to the Wood Pieces

 
Now, using the sponge brush, add Mod Podge to the back of the image. Also, it’s particularly important the points of the stars have great coverage from the Mod Podge.
Immediately, add the image to the top of your star. Here’s a great tip I have learned with Mod Podge!
 
add-mode-podge-to-back-
add-mode-podge-to-back
 
putting-the-star-shape-paper-on-the-wood-
putting-the-star-shape-paper-on-the-wood
 
plastic-wrap-to-remove-wrinkles
plastic-wrap-to-remove-wrinkles

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 a dream every time!
Immediately grab the piece of plastic wrap and smooth out the image on the wood star tree topper. After 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.
Because our tree can be seen from both sides of our home these star toppers are double-sided. I think makes these a very professional look, don’t you?
 

Step 3: Adding the Garland to The Edges of the Christmas Stars

 
Next, begin adding the thin craft garland to the simple stars for the Christmas tree toppers.
First, measure a section of the star from point to point and cut the garland.
Now, add a thin line of glue to the outer edge. Press the garland lightly to adhere. Continue until you completely cover the edges of the star crafts.
 
measuring-pieces-for-the-edge
measuring-pieces-for-the-edge

adding-glue
adding-glue

adding-more-trim
adding-more-trim

pushing-trim-down
pushing-trim-down
 

Step 4: Print and Cut the Graphic Images of Your Choice for These Christmas Crafts

 
Next step, I purchased vintage graphics from this shop on Etsy.
These are budget-friendly and add little cost to this Christmas star DIY.
Using my printer, I print my images 3×5. The next step cut out the vintage image. Here’s when I recommend using decoupage scissors or a pair of scissors to cut an intricate design. These scissors are truly very sharp which makes them great to cut images that have this much detail.
 
cutting-graphic-image-christmas-star-tree-toppers
cutting-graphic-image

cutting-closer-to-girl-image-christmas-star
cutting-closer-to-girl-image

images-finished-being-cut-star-tree-toppers
images-finished-being-cut
Now turn the images over and add Mod Podge again. Carefully pick them up and add them to each Christmas tree star. Because the images are small and delicate, I recommend patting the graphics with your fingertips.
 

Step 5: Adding Silver to The Edges of The 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.
adding-silver-color-the-wood-edge-christmas-star
adding-silver-color-the-wood-edge

trimming-the-tinsel-with-scissors-on-the-edge
trimming-the-tinsel-with-scissors-on-the-edge
 

Step 6: Making The Tree Topper Stands For My Trees

 
Making the stand for these Christmas tree toppers is extremely easy. Because a coil is needed to place these on the Christmas trees, use a tapered candle, and wrap a thick piece of copper wire to form a base. This can be found at any home improvement store.
 
making-coil-tree-stand-christmas-star-tree-toppers
making-coil-tree-stand

coil-finished-being-wrapped-tree-toppers
coil-finished-being-wrapped-tree-toppers

adding-silver-to-star-base
adding-silver-to-star-base

finished-star-1-christmas-tree-toppers
finished-star-1
I hope you enjoyed this post on how to make DIY Christmas tree toppers. Do you think you will give this easy idea a try for your Christmas home decor? I’d love to read your thoughts and comments!
 

Amazon images and links to products for Christmas

A beautiful 6-point star for a tree topper

This is rustic and so pretty

I truly love this one and if I needed one I’d buy it a heartbeat!

Absolutely love anything from Poland for the holidays!

How about stars to make the garland for your fireplace?

And how about attaching these to Christmas gifts? And here’s twine you can use to attach them

Many people love this too!

And last, this is an adorable garland I stumbled upon. The price is amazing for this small business!

39 thoughts on “DIY Christmas Star Tree Toppers

  1. 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

  2. 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.

  3. So cute and clever, Cindy! It has such a traditional vibe and silver tinsel always reminds me of happy Christmases of my childhood. xo

  4. 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!

  5. 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.

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