Diy Tree Topper Base . Now you have a tail up and a tail down and 5 loops on each side. Tree topper angel of coffee filter. MacKenzieChilds Glass Tree Topper Flying Angel Mackenzie childs from www.pinterest.com This tutorial for a diy christmas tree topper uses bows made out of deco mesh ribbon and a simple plastic cup as a base to make an easy, cute holiday decoration! The first step is to place the coffee filter over the styrofoam cone. Now you have a tail up and a tail down and 5 loops on each side.