This is a great tree to personalize for Dad’s Birthday, Son’s Birthday, Grampa’s Birthday, or any other important member of your family. The idea is to decorate the tree using items that reflect the likes, hobbies, favorite colors, and maybe even pictures of the person who is being celebrated.
I created this tree for my husband, and the topper says it all—“So Many Books, So Little Time.” He’s a constant reader, so that became the anchor for the entire design. From there, I layered in the things that reflect who he is.
The tree is adorned with a music ribbon, reflecting his passion for singing and playing guitar. A ribbon featuring sheet music spirals from the top to the bottom, complemented by a rich maroon mesh ribbon that adds depth and elegance. Gold musical note ornaments are scattered throughout the branches, subtly enhancing the theme without overpowering it.
I also included some personal touches! A Texas A&M ornament reminds me of his college days. A baseball and glove are nestled among the branches, celebrating his passion for the game. A small, colorful piñata is there for his birthday. And even a tiny coffee cup ornament makes an appearance, since that’s his favorite drink. Finally, green ornaments were placed on the tree as that is his favorite color.
Shopping List
- Printable “So Many Books, So Little Time” artwork on Etsy print it on aged paper and mount it to foam board, chipboard or a thin wood panel to recreate the topper.
- Ready-made wooden “So Many Books, So Little Time” sign
Burgundy decorative mesh
Piano-key ribbon
- 1.5-inch wired piano-key ribbon on Amazon
- 1.5-inch piano keyboard grosgrain ribbon on Etsy
- 2.5-inch piano-key wired ribbon from Reliant Ribbon — better for larger bows and loops.
Sheet-music ribbon
- 1.5-inch music-notes-and-staff ribbon at Craft Outlet
- 2.5-inch black-on-ivory music-note ribbon at Craft Outlet
Gold treble-clef ornament
Emerald-green ball ornaments
Miniature book ornaments