Christmas Tree Topper How To
Learn how to make a simple tree topper using various picks and a bow.
Materials
- 8 Long-stem picks red and/or white in various designs
- 1 Large Christmas bow DIY bow tutorial on YouTube
- 6-inch zip ties
- Stem cutters
- Tinsel ties
Instructions
- Stack red fern pick on top of green spike pick. Zip tie together higher up in the design.
- Layer the thick, red and white striped, branched pick next. Zip tie it to the other two picks, making sure it isn't higher than the top of the red fern pick.
- Lay the white spikes with glitter on top in a way that fills in the space between the previous pick’s branches. Wiggle pieces from the previous layers through the branches to add dimension.
- Add the white berries next. Then add the snowflake pick and, finally, the red bell pick.
- Add green spikes in the front and side of the design - optional.
- Zip tie three ties around the bundle’s spine, just under where the branches start.
- Wrap the tinsel tie around the stem to hide the zip ties - optional.
- Wrap two extra tinsel ties around the stem, making arms that will wrap around the trunk of the tree, securing the topper to the tree.
- Add the bow when attaching the topper to the tree by wrapping the arms of the bow around the trunk of the tree.