Make a Christmas Tree Topper

The topper used on the Christmas tree seems to be the most special thing about the tree. Each year, different members of the family want to be the one that gets to place the angel, bow or star on the top of the tree – but only one person can do it each year.
 
The biggest mistake that people make when either making or purchasing a Christmas tree topper is that they often make or purchase one that is too heavy for the top branch of the tree. This causes the branch to bend sideways, and often the topper falls off.
 
For this reason, the Christmas tree topper has to be big enough to warrant gracing the top of the tree, yet light enough to actually stay up there without requiring you to have a degree in engineering. Keep this in mind when shopping for materials for your tree topper.
 
Alternatives for your special Christmas Tree Topper...
 
A Christmas Tree Bow:
 
This is a very easy tree topper. It does not cost a lot of money and it looks terrific. Use the directions for the Christmas Bows to make your bow topper, but make sure that it is a really big bow, with long flowing ribbons that will hang down the tree for added effect. Use felt ribbon.
 
You can secure the bow to the tree with a wire loop on the back of the center of the bow. This is ideal for trees that sit in the corner of the room, where the back of the bow won’t be seen.
 
Be sure to decorate the bow with items of your choice for the center of the bow, and with glitter glue along the edges of the bow and ribbon.
 
A Christmas Tree Angel:
 
There are a variety of options for making a Christmas Tree Angel. They can be very simple, or very complex and detailed.

The important thing to remember is that the body of the angel is basically set on the top tree branch. You may need to use some discretely placed wire to secure the angel to the top of the tree.
 
Here are directions for a classic Angel Christmas Tree Topper. Remember that this is your angel, and you can make her look however you want. The directions which come next will help you to form the basics of the Christmas Tree Angel.

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