I love the idea of a flamingo tree topper, but I wasn’t able to find one. So, I decided to work out how to make a pink flamingo Christmas tree topper.
My idea is to use cable ties to attach the legs or stakes of a lawn ornament to the center of your tree.
Supplies Needed
- Cable ties or velcro straps
- Flamingo (or other) lawn ornaments; see suggestions below
- Someone to help you; this is a 2-person job
- Ladder, if needed
- Pliers, if using cable ties
Consider the size of your tree and how tall your ceiling is when deciding which flamingo to bring home. Our post about choosing the size of your Christmas tree might help with your calculations. The weight of the ornaments needs to be considered also; the weights of the suggested flamingos are listed below.
Also, think about how wide the trunk of the tree is; obtain cable ties to suit its size.
Step By Step Instructions
- Assemble the flamingo according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Using the ladder if needed, carefully insert the legs into the center of the Christmas tree.
- Decide what position will be the best for your topper and hold it there.
- Your friend can now reach in and attach the legs to the trunk of the tree with cable ties.
- To avoid flamingos falling from the sky, use more cable ties or velcro straps rather than less.
- When you’re dismantling the tree, simply remove the velcro straps, or use your pliers to cut through the cable ties.
Flamingo Lawn Ornaments
Both of these flamingos look like they're actively searching for something...
The flamingo with his head up is 26 inches tall and he is 16 inches wide. The other flamingo stands 24 inches and is 17 inches across. They weigh less than a pound.
These flamingos look like they are best friends. (It seems like a shame to separate them...maybe you could put one at the top and one near the top? Just a suggestion....)
The adjustable wire legs are 18 inches long. The flamingos each measure 28" tall, 17 inches wide, and 4.7inches deep. They weigh about a pound.
If you like the color of your flamingo to have a dash of orange in the pink color, these guys might be for you.
The flamingo with his head up measures 34 inches high with the legs and his friend who is looking down is 24 inches high including the legs. The metal legs are 21.5 inches long.
These flamingos weigh about a pound.
Alternative Lawn Ornaments To Use As A Tree Topper
If you prefer to have a more traditional homemade tree topper, please consider the ideas listed below.
Angel Lawn Ornament Tree Topper
This elegant white metal angel would suit a modern Christmas theme, possibly with a white tree.
The angel is almost 16 inches tall and the whole ornament measures 40.5 inches, including the stake. It weighs just over a pound.
These angels are telling the world about the Christmas morning news. One is trumpeting, the other is about to release a dove. These angels are silver, but they also come in gold, white and black.
They are almost 16 inches tall. The wings are about a foot across, and the angels themselves measure about a foot. The wings slot into the angel's back.
They weigh less than a pound.
Christmas Lawn Ornament Tree Topper
Each of these lawn decorations is very cute, and if you want, you can alternate which one you use on your tree each year.
Both decorations are 19 inches high. Santa Claus is just over 31 inches tall, including the "H" stake, and is 14.5 inches across. The reindeer is 27.5 inches high with the stake and is 15.5 inches wide.
The decorations weigh almost 3 pounds and are covered by a lifetime warranty.
These happy snowmen look like they're dancing, and would make very cute tree toppers.
These decorations measure 28 inches, including the stakes. They weigh just under 2 pounds.
Cross Lawn Ornament Tree Topper
This elegant metal cross would make an excellent and stylish tree topper.
With the stake, it is 31.25 inches high. It weighs just over 1 pound.
Patriotic Lawn Ornament Tree Topper
If your Christmas theme is patriotic, this ornament might be perfect for your tree topper.
It is 16.5 inches high, 17 inches wide, and almost 24 inches long including the "H" stake. There's also a predrilled hanger on the back of the ornament, so you can hang it if you wish.
This ornaments weighs about 1 pound.
Conclusion
If you decide to use this idea, please send us a photo so we can show other readers. Thanks and Merry Christmas!