This week I’m joining in with some other DIY Bloggers for a week’s worth of Holiday themed Dollar Store Decorating posts. How fun! I created this lovely Angel Star Tree Topper.
You can find the previous post in this series over at Richella’s at Imparting Grace.
Here’s what I started with. I don’t have one of those Dollar Stores that sells everything for a dollar in my town, my dollar store has a range of prices, so I had to splurge and spend $3. Haha! Anyway, it’s a cardboard star with silver glitter, but the glitter was a bit cheap looking so it needed a makeover. Glass glitter always adds a richer, more old world appearance to ornaments, so I knew that’s just what this little tree topper needed!
Supply List:
1) Dollar Store Star Tree Topper
2)White Cardstock
3)School Glue Gel
4)German Glass Glitter (or quality glitter of your choice)
5)Silver Tinsel Trim
6)Hot Glue Gun
I began by applying a coat of School Glue Gel. This is the best stuff that I have found to use with Glass Glitter, it really grabs hold of the glitter and there is much less shedding then with some of the other glues that I’ve tried.
After applying the glue, sprinkle on the glitter and let dry. I usually do one side at a time and let it dry fully in between.
Next print out the graphic, onto plain white card stock, and cut it out, trimming around the edges as closely as possible.
I wanted to add a little extra dimension and texture, so I hot glued on some tinsel garland. (I don’t have a source for this, since I actually pulled it out of the trash heap at Lucketts one year! Hopefully your craft store will have something similar.)
Just follow along the edges, hot glueing as you go, and then trim off any excess on the ends.
Next apply some hot glue to the center of the card stock and stick it onto the front of your Star.
Here she is on my tree. I love how Vintage this looks, like an heirloom that’s been passed down through the years. The glass glitter will tarnish over the next few months, and when I pull her back out next Christmas it will have such a fabulous patina! I hope you enjoyed this fast and inexpensive Dollar Store Decorating project!
Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says
December 13, 2012 at 9:51 amVery pretty, Karen! I love that image! Love the addition of the tinsel around it, too. I think it really was the perfect touch to add.
Karen Watson says
December 13, 2012 at 10:44 amThanks Kathy!!
The Cottage Market {Andrea} ♥ says
December 13, 2012 at 10:06 amOh Karen…this is fabulous!!!! : ) I simply LOVE it…you did an awesome job…any tree in the world would be proud to be topped by this angel!!! Sending hugs…
Karen Watson says
December 13, 2012 at 10:45 amThank you Andrea! I’m so glad you like it!!
xoxo
Carol says
December 13, 2012 at 1:17 pmSo pretty! I pinned this! Thanks for the inspiration!
Smiles,
Carol
Karen Watson says
December 13, 2012 at 2:05 pmThanks for pinning Carol!
Cindy Eikenberg says
December 13, 2012 at 2:18 pmI I love this! It looks simply beautiful and I am pinning this as well! 🙂
Karen Watson says
December 13, 2012 at 3:53 pmThanks Cindy! I appreciate the pin!
dianegbean says
December 13, 2012 at 2:19 pmWow Karen—terrific!
Karen Watson says
December 13, 2012 at 3:54 pmAw, thanks Diane!
~*~Patty S says
December 13, 2012 at 2:27 pmOh SO wonderful and precious Karen!!!
Makes me smile to hear about you rescuing good stuff too 🙂
oxo
Karen Watson says
December 13, 2012 at 3:55 pmThanks Patty! I’m glad you “get it”! haha. I just couldn’t leave it there, it was so sparkly and pretty, I knew I would find some kind of use for it!
xoxo
Pendra says
December 13, 2012 at 2:36 pmBeautiful Karen!
Karen Watson says
December 13, 2012 at 3:55 pmThank you Pendra!
Anonymous says
December 13, 2012 at 6:32 pmThe star topper is just beautiful and with your help it should be easy to make. Thanks.
Karen Watson says
December 13, 2012 at 8:28 pmThank you! It really was easy, I hope you get to try it!
Richella Parham says
December 13, 2012 at 7:15 pmKaren, you’re just amazing! I can’t believe you made something this lovely for just a few dollars. Thank you for sharing your work so freely!
Karen Watson says
December 13, 2012 at 8:33 pmThank you Richella!
Dewdrop Gardens says
December 13, 2012 at 8:40 pmThis is so cute! I love it and it looks so easy to do.
Debbie 🙂
Karen Watson says
December 14, 2012 at 10:33 pmThanks Debbie! Yes, very easy, I love easy projects!
Jane Balke says
December 14, 2012 at 1:50 amAbsolutely gorgeous Karen! 🙂 I’d already Pinned the image so now will Pin the project. Thank YOU!
Jane
Karen Watson says
December 14, 2012 at 10:34 pmThank you so much Jane! I appreciate the pins!!
Laura Strack says
December 14, 2012 at 3:01 amI love it and I love your Blog! I don’t need a tree topper right now, but I am definately going to make it into a star ornament. I may have to make several for gifts! Thank you for sharing 🙂
Karen Watson says
December 14, 2012 at 10:34 pmGreat idea Laura! It would make a lovely ornament too!
Danni Baird @ Silo Hill Farm says
December 14, 2012 at 5:44 amGorgeous as always Karen! The tinsel around the edges sets it off and thanks for the school glue tip!
Karen Watson says
December 14, 2012 at 10:35 pmThank you Danni!!
Rose Garden Romantic says
December 14, 2012 at 4:15 pmIt’s so pretty! I already have a silver glittered star and that image so this will be easy! Thanks for the great idea!
Michelle xoxo
Karen Watson says
December 14, 2012 at 10:36 pmThanks Michelle! It sounds like you are all set!!
Mary Ruth says
December 16, 2012 at 10:00 amBeautiful project with great results!
Karen Watson says
December 21, 2012 at 9:34 amThanks Mary Ruth!
Ann says
December 16, 2012 at 11:48 amSo beautiful. I’m going to try it–thanks for the how-to. I posted this on my Once Upon a Firefly FB page.
Karen Watson says
December 21, 2012 at 9:34 amThanks Ann! I really appreciate the shout out on FB!!
Sharon says
December 30, 2012 at 10:19 pmI am looking for a male angel tree topper. My 23 year old son passed away July 28, 2012. During my searches for the male angel tree toppers I have come across other looking for a male angel. Can qanyone out their help me. Sharon Soliwoda Rearick (facebook) [email protected] (email).
Please if anyone can direct me where to look I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks Sharon Soliwoda Rearick, Levittown, PA
josie says
December 2, 2013 at 12:26 amAdorable craft for a good price! Love the sweet angle! Thanks for sharing I found this on Interest. Pop over and check out my blog I’m just getting started with my blog could use some tips ;-).
KT Fit Kitty says
December 7, 2015 at 10:10 pmThis is beautiful! I really enjoyed seeing how you made it from the dollar store star!
Karen Watson says
December 8, 2015 at 9:34 amThanks Fit KT! I’m glad you liked it!
Trudy says
December 17, 2015 at 9:24 amI had to do a total DIY on this as I couldn’t find an inexpensive star tree topper. I took two dollar store glittery stars and sandwiched an empty toilet paper roll between them. Brushed on glue and glitter, sealed it and added the angel. The best part? My husband’s reaction. He loved it. Thanks for such a simple yet beautiful DIY!
Trudy
Karen Watson says
December 17, 2015 at 1:23 pmThat’s awesome Trudy!! I love that you plowed through and came up with your own solution when you couldn’t find the original materials!! If I had a DIY award to give you, I would!!