This DIY star topper headband is a must for completing the look of our DIY Christmas tree dress Halloween costume … created for all the Christmas-loving hearts of course!
Certainly there are a number of different (and totally stellar) star topper headband ideas floating around on the internet! Simply take a quick search of DIY star headbands on Pinterest and you can see just what we mean.
But even so, we were simply too inspired by this modern-looking, gold starburst tree topper with its striking clean, geometric lines, to keep it just for the Christmas tree!
What’s more, we love the idea of repurposing items between seasons to maximize their value!
How To Make Our DIY Star Topper Headband
What you’ll need:
- Star Tree Topper – We chose this Gold Starburst Topper (1230820)
- Plain headband – We got one from the Dollar Store
- Green velvet ribbon; wire-lined is useful but not necessary – Bronner’s item (1215972), no longer available. Alternatively, green fabric or felt scraps will work as well.
- Clear monofilament fishing line
- Scissors
- Glue
Assembly
- To begin, secure your tree topper to the headband. We first wedged the headband through the coil before securing it further with clear monofilament fishing line.
Using fishing line will make it easy to remove for later use with your tree.
- Next, using your velvet ribbon, felt or fabric, cut out small rectangles.
The gold backed, green velvet ribbon gave us the luxurious look we were hoping to match with this incredible tree topper! - After you have your rectangle, fold the piece in half and bevel the edges so that one end becomes a pointed tip.
This is where the wire can be handy, as it will help you to “curl” the needles for added dimension. - Finally, while still folded in half, cut slits from the open end.
It’s important to note that you do not want to cut all the way through. This will create the “needles”.
- Finally, glue your “pine branches” along the headband, layering them until you have your desired look.
Voilà!
And there you have it! A stunning DIY star topper headband that you can add to your DIY Christmas Tree Dress Halloween (or “ugly Christmas sweater) party costume!
It may be noted that you may need bobby pins or clips to help secure the weight of your headpiece.
