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DIY Christmas Tree Toppers: Creative Ideas for the Perfect Finishing Touch

DIY Christmas tree toppers for every style: starburst, rustic, geometric, music sheet, starfish and sweater stars you can make at home in an afternoon.

DIY Christmas Tree Toppers: Creative Ideas for the Perfect Finishing Touch

The topper is the last thing you add to the tree and the first thing everyone sees. Instead of buying a standard star, try one of these DIY Christmas tree toppers, from a starburst or geometric star to a rustic, starfish or music sheet design.

When we decorate the Christmas tree the most satisfying moment is when we put the decoration on top and we look at the final result from a distance, isn’t it? The traditional toppers that are used the most are the star and the bell but who says that you can’t break the rules and add something different? There are so many versatile toppers out there that will give a modern look of your Christmas tree and that will fit better with your interior design. Check out the Mesmerizing DIY Christmas Tree Toppers For A Perfect Finishing Touch and see which one will meet your preferences the most. The best thing about them is that you can totally do them yourselves!

Planning the whole house? Our guide to DIY Christmas decorations on a budget covers every room, from the tree to the front door.

Starfish Tree Topper

Starfish Tree Topper
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Music Sheet Tree Topper

Music Sheet Tree Topper
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Eiffel Tower Tree Topper

Who says that you can’t put a souvenir from your favorite city on top of the Christmas tree? The Eiffel Tower seems to fit the occasion perfectly well. It’s such an unconventional idea and will definitely make an impression on everyone.

Eiffel Tower Tree Topper
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Starburst Tree Topper

The starburst tree topper looks really expensive when you look at it but in fact it will cost you no more than 5 dollars. Plus, it’s super easy to make so you may want to give it a try this year.

Starburst Tree Topper
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Sweater Star Tree Topper

These DIY tree topper ideas are the perfect excuse to have a new topper every year without spending much money. Nobody will moan that you spend tons of bucks for decorative items cause these ideas recycle old things. Get the sweater that you don’t wear anymore and make this cute sweater star topper in just a few minutes.

Sweater Star Tree Topper
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Rustic Tree Topper

Rustic Tree Topper
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Geometric Tree Topper

Geometric Tree Topper
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Minnie Mouse Tree Topper

Minnie Mouse Tree Topper
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Hat Tree Topper

Add a fun twist to your Christmas tree by adding a hat on top of it. You can choose any style you want and we guarantee you that it will look very cool.

Hat Tree Topper
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Cone Tree Topper

Cone Tree Topper
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Pom Pom Tree Topper

Pom Pom Tree Topper
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Starburst Tree Topper

Starburst Tree Topper
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Twine Ball Tree Topper

This twine ball look so warming with the lights inside it. I’m sure that you stopped for a minute to inspect it and see whether you can make it. Yes, you can and don’t waste more time but get down to work asap.

Twine Ball Tree Topper
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Cardboard Stars Tree Topper

Cardboard Stars Tree Topper
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Cardboard Stars Tree Topper
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