DIY Projects & Crafts Holiday Crafts Christmas Crafts How to Make a Rosette Christmas Tree Topper You won’t believe how easy it is to craft an intricate rosette that's perfect for topping a Christmas tree! By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 4, 2019 Share Tweet Pin Email What You'll Need Materials Martha Stewart All-Purpose Scissors Paper Martha Stewart Scoring Board Double-sided tape Pencil Glue gun 1-inch paper circle Instructions Cut 6-inch-tall strips of paper. Cut enough for a combined length of 56 inches. Score the strips of paper at 1-inch intervals. Accordion-fold each strip of paper along the scores, then attach the papers together using double-sided tape to make one long strip. Scrunch the strip together tightly! Hold the block of folded paper with one hand and then draw three lines across one side of it. Unravel the block slowly, cutting off the top of each fold at an angle. Use the mark as a guide. Cut out triangles along the other guide marks to create intricate designs. Make as many marks and cuts as you'd like. Create a cylinder shape with the strip and attach the ends with double-sided tape. Gather the top of the cylinder to form a cone shape, then push it flat on the table to create the rosette. Using a glue gun, squeeze hot glue onto the center of the rosette and seal it with the 1-inch paper circle. Hold the small paper circle in place until it's completely dry, then add it to the top of your tree! (If you liked this project, you'll love decorating with the DIY fringe tree and paper circle garland.)