Monday, December 5, 2011

Rustic Tree Topper Tutorial

Hi there!! Today I'll be showing you the tutorial on how I made my rustic star tree topper! I shared this last week over at Between U & Me, but I thought I would share it here too in case you missed it.

To begin, I had my husband cut sticks we gathered from our yard 5 inches in length. You will need 10 sticks to make a 5 point star.

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Take two sticks and determine the size of your point and secure them together with hot glue. 

Next, use twine to wrap around the point. This hides the glue and helps add to the rustic look we are going for. 
 

Now, glue the points together and wrap with twine. 

Your star should look like this once it is all glued and twined together. Place your star on chicken wire. Trace the shape of your star and cut with wire cutters. 

Once you have cut out your star shape from chicken wire, work your way around and hot glue it in place to the back of your star. Trim any excess wire. 


 Now you have a beautiful, rustic, nature-inspired tree topper that will be the perfect addition to your Christmas tree this year!! :)







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55 comments:

  1. Youaretalkingtoomuch.comDecember 5, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    This is so beautiful! It is right up my readers alley! I am so glad I found you through Brookes party at "Get Outta' My Head". I am one of her "Monday Party Gals". I know my readers would love this and would love meeting you. I would love for you to share it! Love, Me http://youaretalkingtoomuch.blogspot.com/2011/12/meet-me-monday-14.html

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  2. KeiDecember 5, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Wow your star is so lovely! The rustic look has a real warm, homely appeal to it--and your tree looks fantastic!

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  3. Ann @ makethebestofthingsDecember 5, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Very clever! So much interest using simple materials, I love it. I may have to replace my own twig star with one like yours!

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  4. Christina at I Gotta Create!December 5, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    This is absolutely awesome! I LOVE natural elements and you put it together so smartly with the chicken wire. Makes me want to create one, too!!

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  5. Erin {Lavender and Lemon Drops}December 6, 2011 at 2:24 AM

    LOVE your cute tree! That start is amazing and what a great idea to put your tree in the tin bin :)

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  6. Jamie @ DIY Home Sweet HomeDecember 6, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Beautiful!!
    Jamie
    http://diyhshp.blogspot.com/

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  7. fromgentogenDecember 6, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    This is beautiful --- I love the look! Thank you for sharing.
    Blessings, Becky
    www.fromgentogen.com

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  8. Amy PapaleDecember 6, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    I am in love with this tree! The topper is fabulous! Such a great touch!

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  9. UnknownDecember 6, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    I love this! I would keep it hanging up year round!

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  10. Rosemary@villabarnesDecember 6, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    I LUV IT!! I agree with Tonia. I would leave it up all year.

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  11. CynthiaDecember 6, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    Your tree star is wonderful! What a great idea! I used burlap on my tree this year, too.

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  12. Trish @ UncommonDecember 6, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    I am so in love with this! You make it look so easy, too! Thanks so much for sharing!

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  13. LaurenDecember 6, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    I love this star! I have to try this soon!

    I'd love for you to link up and share: http://tutusandteaparties.blogspot.com/2011/12/pinteresting-link-party-week-sixteen.html

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  14. AmandaDecember 6, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    Oh I just LOVE this! I wish I had a "rustic" tree just for this star! Sending your link to a friend I know will flip over this, too!
    Visiting from Eisy Morgan.
    Amanda

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  15. Amy BatemanDecember 6, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    What an easy star topper. This might actually be 2-year-old proof!
    Stopping by from Eisy Morgan

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  16. UnknownDecember 6, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    LOVE! I am so going to make this!

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  17. JessaDecember 6, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    Your tree is gorgeous! I love the star!

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  18. karahDecember 7, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    Holy Cow! I made the same one, but with left over scraps of 1/4 inch dowel spray painted red. And I didn't do the chicken wire, I love that touch. Yours came out great!
    Karah @ thespacebewteenblog

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  19. KellyDecember 7, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    So adorable! Very rustic and charming. I found you through Eisy Morgan, and I'm your newest follower!


    Kelly

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  20. TammyDecember 7, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    Love it!!! What a great idea! I am your newest follower! Hope you can visit me sometime.

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  21. GenevaDecember 7, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    Oh Wow! I love your rustic star tree topper... Thank You, Thank You for sharing your tutorial! I know it's something we'll try ...

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  22. Mom Daughter StyleDecember 8, 2011 at 4:13 AM

    this is so creative, very nice star, great idea.

    http://momdaughterstyle.blogspot.com/

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  23. Patti @ Pandoras BoxDecember 8, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    Cute star and your tree is gorgeous!

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  24. JodieDecember 8, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    Love this tree! Everything is just perfect, especially that homemade star!

    Warm Wishes,
    Jodie

    http://lovelaughteranddecor.blogspot.com/

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  25. SueBeeDecember 8, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    I love your star! I just put one on my tree this morning and posted it, check it out!

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  26. UnknownDecember 8, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    Sigh! This is so the tree that I want some day when my rowdy boys are grown up and no longer pull all the ornaments off the tree. I love how the rustic star compliments the galvanized bucket. Perfection!

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  27. Jen @ CraftincowgirlDecember 8, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    Wowzer, how cool! I am going to attempt this for our tree topper, love it!!! Very creative!

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  28. The Elegant ChateauDecember 8, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    Wow, beautifully done! You are one talented lady. Following you. Diane

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  29. AnonymousDecember 8, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    I'm traveling by 4's with Liz on Time Travel Thursdays. My link is #74, so I go by 4's and I'm coming from the bottom of the list. What a wonderful star ... and I love that your tree is in a bucket! Is it a cut, live or artificial tree? That bucket would certainly give the fresh cuts a good drink. Beautiful tree! I may try making the star. . . very neat. Thanks, Jenn

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  30. Cranberry MorningDecember 8, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    That is a great idea! I love the rustic, country look.

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  31. A Few PenniesDecember 8, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    Galvanized and rustic--still beautifully romantic--I love it!

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  32. Liz @ Here's to Handy AndyDecember 9, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    Beautiful! I'm following your blog now!

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  33. Becky@Beyond The Picket FenceDecember 9, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    I love it, so organic! Thanks for linking up to Beyond The Picket Fence.

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  34. JenniferDecember 9, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    Wowzers! Love it! Perfect for a rustic Christmas!

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  35. Kim @ Too Much TimeDecember 9, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    I am absolutely in love with this and instructing the kids to bring me sticks from tehir trip to the park tomorrow:)

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  36. Cottage and BroomeDecember 9, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    Your star came out great, I love the rustic look! Laura

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  37. LesleyDecember 10, 2011 at 1:20 AM

    You're such a smarty pants! I'm so jealous that I didn't do this first! :)

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  38. AnonymousDecember 10, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    Soooo cute and so easy! Thanks for an awesome tutorial!!

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  39. eleven-o-oneDecember 10, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    I love your star. Great tutorial. Thanks for sharing your idea.

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  40. RebeccaDecember 10, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    This is so cute!

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  41. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️December 10, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    Love this!!! I've been working a lot with chicken wire and this project ROCKS!

    The star is so beautiful on your Christmas tree.

    Dee

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  42. UnknownDecember 10, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    What a great idea! Your tree is very pretty and the star is a perfect tree topper.

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  43. UnknownDecember 10, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    I love the star! Thanks for sharing!

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  44. BodenDecember 10, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    Love it! Thanks for linking up! ~Jen

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  45. Blissful & DomesticDecember 11, 2011 at 1:00 AM

    You rocks as always! Love it! Thanks for linking up and sharing:>

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  46. MmDecember 11, 2011 at 1:49 AM

    Love it!

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  47. Renee @ Rustic CraftsDecember 11, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    This is such a great tree topper! I absolutely love it. I would love to have you share this project at my Shabby Shares link party over at Rustic Crafts ~ http://rustic-crafts.com/?p=3603

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  48. Amy KinserDecember 11, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    Love your homemade tree topper and love your galvanized tub. I used one this year also for my tree stand.

    Nice visiting with you.

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  49. The Charm of HomeDecember 12, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    I very much like your tree and topper! Wonderful job! Thank you for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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  50. AnonymousDecember 13, 2011 at 12:56 AM

    I made it today!!! and I LOVE it ♥ I am going to share it on my blog and link back to your wonderful tutorial. Thanks so much!

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  51. Andie JayeDecember 13, 2011 at 1:48 AM

    thanks for linking up to tip-toe thru tuesday! hope to see you again this week!

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  52. DiannDecember 13, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    What a cute tree topper and great tutorial. Thank you for joining TTF and have a great day!

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  53. LesleyDecember 15, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    I featured these today! Arrggg, I've made 2 already. Would a third be overkill? ♥

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  54. UnknownJanuary 4, 2012 at 10:00 PM

    Great ideas! I'm following you now for more :) http://littlehomesteadinboise.blogspot.com/

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  55. Danish HameedNovember 21, 2019 at 8:33 AM

    One of the best posts on the Christmas topic. You can fully explain all the Christmas wishes very well.Short Christmas poems for kids are best for children.

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