Day #10: Twig Star Tree Topper

Welcome to day #10 of "It's a DIY Christmas" series and link party! We are trucking along! 

If you are just now joining the series, feel free to look around at some of the earlier posts! 

Click HERE for the introduction to the series!

Click HERE for Day #1: Faux Mercury Glass Ball Ornaments

Click HERE for Day #2: Advent Calendar Click HERE for Day #3: Chalkboard Art Click HERE for Day #4: Pom Pom Garland {Tutorial} Click HERE for Day #5: Cinnamon Applesauce Ornaments Click HERE for Day #6: Making An Evergreen Wreath Click HERE for Day #7: Glittery Pine Cones Click HERE for day #8: "JOY" Wood Sign Click HERE for day #9: Ruffled Christmas Tree Skirt
I almost didn't have a tree topper this year. Tree toppers can add so much to the tree, or they can distract from the tree. I kept seeing all these twig stars on Pinterest, and they looked really fun and easy.  Here was my inspiration:

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{source} I was feeling inspired. I went outside and gathered some straight sticks, and broke them to be all about the same length. I gently sanded them to rub off any loose bark or debris and to smooth any sharp points.

 Then, I spray painted them a bronze color. 

Then, I arranged the sticks the way that I wanted them. 

And then I took some twine and began tying them off. 

And there is my little {free} star tree topper.  The last two posts are going to be fun! I am going to show you my stockings and my Christmas mantle. Come back Tuesday and Wednesday to see them!
***** It's time to link up! Remember: Any Christmas related blog post is game {recipes, crafts, Christmas family photos, family traditions, etc}. Be descriptive in your titles!   The rules:
1.) You may link up a different blog post once every day for a total of 12 entries.
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