This tutorial for how to make a DIY Christmas tree topper uses bows made out of deco mesh ribbon and a simple plastic cup as a base for an easy homemade Christmas decoration!
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Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Yield 1tree topper
Materials
1red plastic Solo cup
hot glue gun
2rolls6" deco mesh ribbon(different colors if desired)
craft wire
8-10piecesfloral stems
6-8matching Christmas ornaments(varying sizes)
Instructions
From each roll of deco mesh, cut six 2-foot pieces of ribbon. Use sharp scissors to keep the ends from unraveling. No need to measure precisely—just eyeball it.
Take one piece of ribbon and make a simple 2-loop bow. Do the same with a different color ribbon, then cross the bows to form an "X." Secure the two bows together by threading a 3-4" piece of craft wire or pipe cleaner through the center and twisting tightly.
Repeat this step five more times to create a total of six deco mesh "X" shapes.
Using a hot glue gun, attach one "X" to the top of the cup, holding it down until the glue dries to ensure it's secure. (Watch your fingers!) Continue gluing the remaining "X" shapes around the cup.
Next, cut 5-10 pieces of deco mesh, each about 1 foot long. Roll each piece tightly and glue one end to the cup, letting the other end stick out.
Finish by adding floral picks and ornaments to cover any exposed parts of the cup. You’ll need around 6-8 ornaments and 5-10 picks. (I used ends from an old floral piece for the picks.)