DIY Projects & Crafts Holiday Crafts Christmas Crafts Driftwood-Seashell Star Tree Topper A coastal-inspired tree is made spectacular with this rustic star topper. Befitting of a beach theme, this one is assembled with weathered driftwood sticks and pearly-white shells. 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 This topper was used to decorate our Beachy Keepsakes Christmas Tree. What You'll Need Materials Driftwood sticks Seashells (Pictured: White Seashell Mix, $19.50 for 2.2 lbs., seashellsupply.com) 2 wooden dowels Hot-glue gun and glue sticks Scissors Instructions Cut wooden dowel in half and form into the shape of a cross, securing pieces together with hot glue. Cut a second wooden dowel into halves and secure pieces onto cross formation to form a five-pointed star shape (the bottom dowel will serve as the stand for securing to the top of the tree). Following the star shape as a guide, stack driftwood sticks onto the wooden dowels and secure each piece into place with hot glue, to widen the points of the star. (Tip: We used 2-3 layers of driftwood sticks for a multi-dimensional look.) Hot-glue seashells onto driftwood star as accent pieces, starting with the larger sizes, followed by medium-size ones, then adding accents and filling in holes with the smallest ones. Let dry completely before attaching to treetop with wire.