Easy tree-topper

We have an artificial Christmas tree. I've never actually had a real Christmas tree, but that's probably a good thing, since it turns out I'm allergic to most tree and tree-related products. :/

As artificial trees go, ours is pretty run-of-the-mill and flimsy. So much so that when I picked up a star for the top of the tree from the local Ikea, it turned out that the tree was not robust enough to support the weight of the star. Then I saw this link featured on Rare Bird Finds. It's how-to instructions for making a 3-D paper snowflake, which in my opinion, makes a perfect Christmas tree topper.




I made one using two sheets of white bond paper (stolen from our computer printer in the office), and voila! instant tree-topper. It seriously only took about 15 minutes in all to make. Since it's just paper, it's very lightweight and a fun, easy way to top the tree.