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

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!

adding glue — Adding Mod Podge to back of paper

placing the star on top of the wood cut out — Adding Mod Podge to back of paper

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.

measuring length of garland trim — Measured length of edging

measuring again for the DIY star Christmas tree topper — Measured length of edging

pushing-trim-down-christmas-star — 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.

cutting-graphic-image-christmas-star-tree-toppers — cutting-graphic-image

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

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

trimming the edging a bit to see the image on the topper better — Trimming the tinsel a bit to see the graphics better

First Christmas topper finished — Trimming the tinsel a bit to see the graphics better

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.

making-coil-tree-stand-christmas-star-tree-toppers — making-coil-tree-stand

christmas-tree-topper-star-stand — making-coil-tree-stand

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.

finished-star-1-christmas-tree-toppers — finished-star-1

christmas-star-number-2-tree-toppers — finished-star-1

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!

christmas-star-topper-number-3 — 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!

DIY Christmas Star Tree Topper

Prep Time25

Active Time25

Total Time30

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.

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