Use these decorations you may already have:
Large red ornaments and white traditional Christmas tree ornaments
* Red satin or velvet ribbon or bows from previous Christmas trees
* Red berry sprays
* Red, green, or white tree skirt
Priority Purchases
| Priority | Item | Suggested Quantity | Why It Is Needed | Retailer | Product Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Four 8-Inch Red-and-White Peppermint Lollipop Picks | One four-piece set | These create the oversized candy look at the top of the tree and can also be distributed throughout the branches. | Walmart | Add Walmart link |
| 2 | Northlight 12-Count Red-and-White Peppermint Candy-Cane Ornaments | One set | The candy canes reinforce the peppermint theme and can later be reused on a Grinch Christmas tree. | Target | Add Target link |
| 3 | MAYREEL Six-Roll Red-and-White Wired Christmas Ribbon Set | One set | The coordinated assortment provides 36 total yards in striped, candy-cane, polka-dot and snowflake patterns. It can be divided between the peppermint and Grinch trees. | Amazon | Add Amazon link |
| 4 | Reversible Grinch and Red-Striped Wrapping Paper | One roll | Use the striped side to make the homemade topper and decorative gift boxes. Save the Grinch side for presents beneath the Grinch tree. | Amazon | Add Amazon link |
Optional Purchases
| Item | Suggested Quantity | When to Purchase | Retailer | Product Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50-Count Red-and-White Shatterproof Ornament Set | One set, only if needed | Purchase only if you do not already own enough red-and-white filler ornaments. | Walmart | Add Walmart link |
| Ornativity 12-Piece Peppermint Candy Ornament Set | One set, only if needed | Add this set only if the tree still needs additional small candy ornaments after the large pieces are installed. | Target | Add Target link |
Budget-Friendly Homemade Topper
The large striped top hat shown in the inspiration photograph does not need to be purchased as an expensive specialty tree topper.
| Material | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Empty cereal box or lightweight gift box | Creates the basic hat shape without adding too much weight to the top of the tree. |
| Red-and-white striped wrapping paper | Covers the box and creates the peppermint-striped design. |
| Red ribbon | Wraps around the base of the hat for a finished appearance. |
| Two or three peppermint lollipop picks | Place these behind the hat to increase the height and visual impact of the topper. |
Best Budget Strategy
Start with the peppermint lollipop picks, candy-cane ornaments and coordinated ribbon set. Add the homemade striped hat topper using a recycled box and wrapping paper. Skip the expensive 24-inch lollipops unless you decide the tree still needs more oversized decorations.
The inexpensive four-piece lollipop set combined with the homemade hat will create most of the topper’s impact without the specialty-item price.