Rustic, simple, and totally charming! This DIY twig star tree topper adds the perfect handmade touch to your Christmas tree.

This DIY tree topper is super easy to create! It has quickly become one of my favorite Christmas decorations on our rustic Christmas tree.

Homemade decor is a passion of mine. There’s just something about using twigs to create something beautiful that makes me feel like I’m winning at both crafting and rustic holiday decorating.

This DIY twig star is the perfect way to add handmade warmth to your holiday decor. It has replaced the old store-bought angel and star tree toppers that we used to have.

This craft is budget-friendly, earthy, and makes a great addition to the top of the tree! I even got the boys involved by having them help gather the sticks, so make it a family project.

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Why You’ll Love This Craft

You’ll love this twig star tree topper because it’s simple, inexpensive, and adds the perfect rustic flair to your Christmas tree. It’s a great family activity to tackle while sipping cocoa and listening to carols, and the finished result looks like something you’d find in a cozy cabin.

Plus, it’s one of those projects that makes you smile every time you plug in the lights and see that handmade touch on top!

This year I decided to host the Twelve Days of Christmas Crafts on Instagram and we had so much fun! We made a ton of crafts to go along with my DIY tree collar and holiday ribbon picks!

This decorative tree topper will give your tree a classic look. Be sure to check out this sweater ornament tutorial, clay farmhouse ornaments, and wood plank tree signs, too, for a full-on rustic holiday theme.

We also created this super fun Chewbacca holiday tree that you’ll want to check out!

How to Make This Five-Point Star Tree Topper

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Supplies

10-15 Twigs, cut into 18″ lengths – Pick sturdy, straight sticks that are dry and easy to glue together.
Twine or hemp rope – Adds texture and farmhouse charm while securing the twig joints in place.
Hot glue gun – This trusty tool is your crafting sidekick.
Glue sticks – I always keep a few extras handy.
Wire – Used to create a spring-like base that attaches your topper to the Christmas tree.

Pro tip: Use an old coat hanger as your wire base — it’s strong and bends easily to fit on top of any Christmas tree, whether artificial or real.

Instructions

1. Start by arranging five twigs into a star shape. Then glue the ends together.

2. Layer more twigs over the original five, gluing the ends as you go.

3. Wrap twine around the joints where the twigs meet. Use hot glue to attach the twine, wrap the joint, and glue again to fasten.

4. Coil a 12″ piece of wire into a spring shape. Glue it to the bottom of the star.

5. Place the twig star at the top of your tree.

Tips and Tricks

Dry your twigs before crafting. Fresh ones shrink and crack as they dry, which can ruin your star shape or cause the whole thing to fall apart.
Add a touch of shimmer by lightly brushing the twigs with metallic gold paint or dusting them with glitter before gluing.
Use floral wire hidden under the twine for extra sturdiness if your tree topper will be stored from year to year.
Want a farmhouse vibe? Add a simple burlap bow or some faux greenery behind your star.
Secure your topper with zip ties for real trees and wire for artificial ones — no more toppling toppers!
Store your twig star in a shallow box between tissue paper to keep it safe and ready for next year.

Doesn’t this DIY twig star just add the perfect finishing touch to our rustic Christmas tree? Be sure to check out our Holiday Home Tour for all of the home decor details this year!

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More Crafting Essentials for Holiday Crafts

We love using these Apple Barrel acrylic paints to add bright color to all of our projects.
These paint brushes are ideal for most craft surfaces and a great price!
This art supplies kit is our favorite because it has everything we needed to get started.
This rolling storage cart helps to keep our craft supplies organized.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you make sure your star tree topper stays on the tree?
Use a sturdy wire base or coil (like an old hanger) and secure it tightly to the top branch with floral wire or twine.

What is the most popular tree topper?
Classic star tree toppers and angel toppers are still the most common, but handmade options like this twig star tree topper are becoming super trendy for rustic and farmhouse styles.

How do you make a star out of twigs?
Arrange five twigs into a star shape, glue the ends, then reinforce with more twigs and wrap with twine — it’s as easy as it sounds!

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