superchick, It depends on your personal taste, but there are some nice big Christmas items for sale that would be nice. It doesn't have to be a tree topper. Just look for something you would like at the top of your tree and see if you can adapt if for your use. Are you going for a theme? Not much help, I know, but someone else will probably come up with just the right idea for you.

I don't really have a theme, other than the red/gold color. I'm just having a terrible time finding photos or inspiration for something different! TIA!

Here's a link to Karen's inspiration album. If you haven't seen it yet be sure to check it out. You may find just the thing you're looking for.
http://s91.photobucket.com/albums/k302/sangaree_KS/Holiday%20Decor%20Inspiration%20Albums/Christmas/

Thanks sandi-I've already poured over that inspiration album 20 times, I bet! Such beautiful pics!

I haven't had a chance to look thru the photos, but might be some ideas on this site.

hugs, Karen

Here is a link that might be useful: Tree toppers and wreaths

Thanks Karen! that was just what I was looking for!

I was just at Hobby Lobby yesterday afternoon and they have many, many different tree topper stars in all sizes, including ones large enough for your tree. I'd go with a star, myself.
Lynn

Well, went to Hobby Lobby, AGAIN and this time I came out with something for the top of my tree! I'd post a pic, but frankly, I'm too pooped to bother. I got 3 extra large berry/greenery picks (some of the fancier better quality they have there) and some sparkly red curly vines (a little las vegas-y, but not too bad!) Came home and wired them together and will make a huge bow to go at the bottom or I might buy a large star if I can find one to match. The arrangement is quite large and I think will be just right.

Funny how I can look and look and never decide and then one day just go buy something and it's fine! I'm terribly indecisive, I guess! And Hobby Lobby sends me into a total decision paralysis. Just too many things to choose from!

I've used everything imagineable as tree toppers
I've had the bows in the earlier years,
but now it's always a contest to figure out
what's going on the top of the tree.
Last year a pair of ice skates.
A birdhouse the year before.
A cat -stuffed annimal - curled around
the top about 10 years ago.
I'm still contiplating for this year.
Since my colors are brown and blue this year.
I sure wish we had a Hobby Lobby down here.........cheryl

I was going to suggest making an unusual tree topper. With the red & gold-you mentioned you were using white snowflakes? You could buy one of the larger styrofoam balls & also a couple packages of the thin wooden skewers from the grocery store (the kind with one pointed end?)
Place a 1/4" dowel long enough to pokeinto the bottom of your ball halfway & enough to secure to your tree's top. Then cover the ball with the skewers, not leaving too mch space inbetween. Spray the entire thing with the white snow & immediately sprinkle on iridescent glitter-heavily. When dry-on the flat tips of each skewer..glue a faceted crystal bead..to tie in w/your hanging crystals. Work? I know.. but it might look pretty darn cool!

Okay, sharon- you ROCK!!!! That sounds just like something I might do if I have the energy! I think I have most of that stuff already and just bought more snowflakes! Maybe I'll try it this weekend- I think I'll have some time to mess with it!

Yacheryl- what awesome ideas! Reminds me of the designer trees you see in the boutiques!