From rustic to nostalgic to sparkly, these Christmas tree toppers will look beautiful in any holiday home.
David Land
A Christmas tree isn’t complete without a pretty topper.
Paper Fan Topper
This paper tree topper is both affordable and versatile.
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Purchase paper fans at a party or crafts store in various shapes, colors, and prints.
Or create your own from folded paper cutouts.
Pair multiple paper fans together for the perfect tree topper.
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Find one at a home store, or craft your own using wood, dowels, or cardstock.
Gingham Tree Topper
Plaidis good for more than cozy winter blankets and sweaters.
Try adding plaid touches throughout your Christmas tree, and finishing it off with a handmade bow tree topper.
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Paper Poinsettia Topper
Carson Downing
This Christmas tree topper idea not boasts impressive color and texture.
Deck out your tree with paperpoinsettiasof all shapes and sizes.
Use store-bought faux poinsettias ormake them at homeusing felt or paper to store and reuse next year.
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Using a star-shaped piece of wood or cardboard, begin gluing down pieces of bandana fabric with decoupaging adhesive.
Continue until the shape is covered, and finish with a final layer of adhesive to seal the topper.
Textured Toppers
Jay Wilde
Give your tree an eclectic layered look with this Christmas tree topper idea.
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Here, a flocked snowflake combines with a buffalo check bow for a double-decker tree topper.
Paper Snowflake Topper
Adam Albright
Paper snowflakesare a fun project for all ages.
Express your creativity and get the kids involved with this DIY Christmas tree topper.
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Use multiple colors and sizes of paper to achieve a multi-dimensional effect.
A feather tree topper is a great way to update a traditional tree.
Use the feathers as the focal point or as filler behind a central shape.
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Rustic Star Topper
A farmhouse-inspired star topper is a perfect choice for a classic Christmas tree.
Create a star topper using sticks and string.
Enhance the whimsical look by hanging more stars throughout the room.
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A crowning gold star Christmas tree topper completes the look.
Paint your letter a desired color; let dry.
Measure strips of glittery ribbon to fit across your letter, and adhere in place using hot glue.
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Reindeer Topper
Scott Little
Gofull-on rusticby adding a set of antlers to a woven star.
Attach the rolled pages together in a circle shape with craft glue or tape.
Add a pin or image to the middle to finish off this homemade topper.
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Here, a white star crowns atree awash in shades of pink.
Scale is an important factor, too.
A large tree with oversized decorations deserves a topper that follows suit.
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And don’t be afraid to think outside the box.
(OK, probably not.)
Cut a star shape from thick paper or cardstock.
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Attach gold-dipped cones onto a wooden or foam circle with hot glue.
But that’s not to say it can’t be eye-catching.
Here, a star topper keeps in step with the star ornaments on the tree.
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Grab a bunch of Popsicle sticks and spray-paint them white; let dry.
Once your snowflake is finished, let it dry.
Tuck into the top branches of your tree and secure with a bit of wire as needed.
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Simply arrange them around the top of the tree, wrapping the ends around branches to secure in place.
Look for taller picks so your topper isn’t left hiding out among the branches.
Cozy Star Topper
Alexandra Grablewski
Repurpose an old sweater into a cozy Christmas tree topper.
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Cut out a star shape from the sweater, cutting through both the front and the back.
Fill with fiberfill, using the eraser end of a pencil to push fiberfill into all points.
Attach to the top of the tree with wire.
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Framed Silhouette Tree Topper
John Granen
This tree topper lends an antique look to your tree.
Print a black silhouette on white paper.
Cut it out, and fit the paper into a gold oval frame.
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Top the frame with a red bow, letting the ribbon ends cascade down the branches.
you could create a silhouette by tracing a family member’s shadow onto white paper.
Create a pattern, resize to fit your frame, and trim from black cardstock.
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Deck your tree out with other candy-inspired ornaments or go for a classic red-and-white look.
Top Hat Tree Topper
An unused black hat makes the perfect addition to your Christmas tree.
Cut two identical stars from yellow felt and stitch them together.
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Stick the star between two top branches.
Don’t worry about the star being perfect imperfections just add to the charm.
Paper Medallion Tree Topper
King Au
For miniature trees, this paper topper is perfect.
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To make, cut pattern scrapbook paper to a 22x2-1/2-inch strip and accordion-fold along a scoring board.
Gather into a fan shape and hot-glue the ends together to form a circle.
Repeat this process with a smaller strip of solid-color paper.
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Using a round scallop punch, punch a tag from white cardstock and stamp a message with red ink.
Layer the paper and adhere together using hot glue.
Glue a strip of ribbon to the back of the paper to tie around the top of your tree.
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Musical Star Tree Topper
Star tree toppers are always popular.
Glittery Crown Tree Topper
Crown your tree at Christmastime with this easy-to-make tree topper.
Measure a strip of paper to fit around the top of your tree.
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Slip over the top of your tree to give it a royal look.
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