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    Golden Snitch Harry Potter Tree Topper

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    Published: Dec 1, 2022 · Modified: Oct 14, 2023 by Sarah · This post may contain affiliate links · 5 Comments

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    Need a magical topper for your Harry Potter Christmas tree? You can make this golden snitch Harry Potter tree topper in minutes with just a few common supplies!

    I've been waiting so long to share the tutorial for our Golden Snitch Harry Potter tree topper! It's the magical cherry on top of our Harry Potter Christmas Tree. If you love Harry Potter in your household, you've got to make this tree topper or some golden snitch Christmas ornaments. This craft is too easy and too cute not to try! 

    We always do some DIY ornaments or decor at Christmas time. Make sure to check out all of our Christmas trees and decor ideas and browse our Christmas page for treats, gift ideas, and more!

    *This post contains affiliate links.

    Harry Potter Tree Topper 

    Materials:

    • Gold card stock paper
    • Oversized bulb ornament*
    • Gold spray paint* (we use Rustoleum metallic gold)
    • Hot glue gun
    • Scissors
    • Pencil
    • optional: Cricut machine + LightGrip mat 

    *If you can find a nice oversized gold ornament, this project is even easier. When I was making this I couldn't find a gold one, so I used a blue ornament I found at Walmart and spray-painted it. 

    How to cut golden snitch wings with a Cricut machine:Cricut design space software with brown wings design on it.

    1. If you have a Cricut machine, grab a light grip mat, and open my design in Cricut Design Space.  
    2. Size it for your ornament, and select 'make it.' Follow prompts to cut paper. 
    3. Remove the paper from around the edges of the wings, then carefully peel the wings themselves off of the mat. 

    gold paper wings on a blue cricut matwith a white cricut maker machine.

    How to cut golden snitch wings with a pencil and scissors: 

    Print our wings template onto white paper or cardstock. If you can print directly onto the gold paper, that would be easier! 

    To print the wings template, fill out the form here, go to your email, and confirm your subscription. 

    To resize the wings before printing you can upload the image into google docs or word and resize the image that way.

    printed wings template, gold scissors, and gold paper

    Cut the wing template out of the white paper, trace it onto the gold paper, and then cut that out. 

    Spray paint and assembly instructions:

    collage of photos showing an oversized teal blue christmas ornament being spray painted gold, then gluing gold wings onto it.

    Steps 1 and 2 are only necessary if your ornament isn't gold to start with.

    1. Get your gold metallic spray paint and ornament outside on a surface that you can spray paint on.
    2. Spray paint the ornament, give it at least 2 coats. Let dry completely between coats and before gluing wings on.
    3. Use strong hot glue to glue wings onto the Harry Potter tree topper.
    4. Hold the wings on as the glue dries to avoid them sliding down or not adhering correctly. 

    Golden Snitch Ornaments

    Harry Potter Christmas Tree

    You could make golden snitch ornaments in the same way, just use smaller gold ornaments, and cut the wings to scale! I might make some soon to compliment my tree along with the other Harry Potter ornaments I've made. (Have you seen the flying keys!?)

    Harry Potter Christmas Tree

    Happy Christmas, Harry!

    If you make a golden snitch using our tutorial, please leave a comment and a positive review! They mean a lot to us! 

    harry potter tree topper golden snitch

    Harry Potter Tree Topper

    This Golden Snitch made from an oversized ornament and card stock is so easy to make. A fun and magical Harry Potter Christmas tree topper!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Active Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Makes: 1 snitch
    Author: Pretty Providence
    Cost: $5

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    Equipment

    • Hot Glue Gun
    • Scissors
    • Pencil
    • Cricut machine + LightGrip mat (optional)

    Materials

    • Gold card stock paper
    • Oversized bulb ornament
    • Gold spray paint optional

    Instructions

    How to cut golden snitch wings with a Cricut machine:

    • If you have a Cricut machine, grab a light grip mat, and open my design in Cricut Design Space.
    • Size it for your ornament, and select 'make it.
    • Remove the paper from around the edges of the wings, then carefully peel the wings themselves off of the mat.

    How to cut golden snitch wings with a pencil and scissors:

    • Print our wings template* onto white paper or cardstock. If you can print directly onto the gold paper, that would be easier!
    • Cut the wing template out of the white paper, trace it onto the gold paper, and then cut that out.

    Spray paint instructions (optional)

    • If your ornament isn't gold, put gold metallic spray paint and ornament outside on a surface that you can spray paint on.
    • Spray paint the ornament, give it at least 2 coats. Let dry completely between coats and before gluing wings on.

    Assembling the golden snitch:

    • Use strong hot glue to glue wings onto the Harry Potter tree topper.
    • Hold the wings on as the glue dries to avoid them sliding down or not adhering correctly.

    Notes

    *In order to print our free wings template, fill out the form within the blog post and check your email. Once you confirm the subscription, you will be able to open the file. 
    To resize the wings before printing you can upload the image into google docs or word and resize the image that way.
    Did you make this?Mention @prettyprovidenceblog or tag #prettyprovidence!

    Sarah

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    1. Journa Liz Ramirez

      December 06, 2022 at 8:52 am

      5 stars
      This is amazing! I am a Harry Potter fan and I love this DIY Harry Potter Christmas tree Topper! It's so easy to make and I enjoyed doing it.

      Reply
    2. Abby

      December 06, 2022 at 8:28 am

      5 stars
      Looks just like the one off of the movie! My kids love it.

      Reply
      • Jessica

        December 06, 2022 at 11:36 am

        Thank you so much!

        Reply
    3. Sharina

      December 06, 2022 at 8:17 am

      5 stars
      Who wouldn't want this Christmas tree? This is definitely what I want! Thanks Sarah and Jessica, I love this golden snitch Harry Potter tree topper!

      Reply
      • Jessica

        December 06, 2022 at 11:35 am

        Aw, thank you so much.

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