Help, my angel won't stay where I want her.

16 years ago

I put my tree up about 2 weeks ago. At that time, I put a large ribbon bow on top with streamers hanging down. I then decided I didnÂt like it. I kept adjusting the streamers, fussing with the bow, and I just didnÂt care for it.

Yesterday I was out shopping and what should I see, but a lovely angel tree topper in my colors, and on sale. So this afternoon I very carefully climb up on a chair pull off the bow top, slide off the ribbons, and gently place the angel on top. She promptly falls face first off the tree, taking out two glass ornaments on her way down, and derailing the train as she hits the ground. The angel is unharmed, me not so much.

I assessed the situation and decided the branch at the top of the tree (artificial) is not strong enough and the plastic cone under her dress is too wide. So I stuff some bubble wrap up her cone, tape it and place climb up, place her on the branch, fluff up a few lower branches and slowly remove my hands. Down she goes. This time I caught her, and my ornaments and train escaped injury.

Still with me? okay so I decide maybe I should wrap a little bubble wrap around the branch, and slide her on that way. This is much harder then it sounds as I am 5Â2 the tree is 8.5 very full and covered in mostly glass ornaments. However, I persevered and she is precariously perched up there for now.

Please, please does anybody have any suggestions for keeping an angel on top of the tree?? I was thinking a dowel? Some putty?

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pebbles35
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16 years ago

The angel is very securely perched upon my tree!! Thanks for all the great advice. I actually brought in the duct tape, but luckily didnÂt have to use it. And Jim, I never even thought of using a Styrofoam cone. I think placing that on the tree and putting the angel over it will be my plan for next year. IÂll pick one up, and store it with the angel when I take the tree down.

I think the biggest problem was my lack of height, and trying to maneuver around the already decorated tree while standing on a chair. Also, I was trying to place her on the one center branch which was neither tall enough, nor wide enough to support her. Once my husband came home, (and brought in a ladder) I was able to pull up a few branches, bunch them together, and hold them while my husband put the angel on a dowel and lowered it down onto the branches. Once I let go the smaller branches fluffed out a bit to fill the cone and hold it steady. I was then able to steady her and fix her dress over the branches, and make she was standing straight. Then I had a nice big glass of wine.

I will post a picture as soon as my camera is charged.

Thanks again for all the help,
Patti

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tamgypsy
16 years ago
Pebbles...you have a great way of writing, I was LOL'ing a couple of times just because of your description, even though I know you probably didn't think the situation was funny. I am not sure if the following will help you because it is a different approach. I have low ceilings and my tree is too big (bought for a previous home) I am unable to put my treetopper on top of the top branch but instead have to tie it in front of that branch which is pretty invisible to people that don't know. I just use a thin piece of green floral wire and secure it to the top branch. is that something you may be able to do and possible hide the wire on the angel with her clothing?
If all else fails maybe ductape would do the trick, my two boys swear by it...LOL
valley57
16 years ago
I bend the top branch over and then place my angel tree topper on that. The bent branch seems to hold her "dress" in place and keeps the angel on the tree securely.
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kathi_mdgd
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I also bent the branch in half and then pulled up a couple of the branches from below,making it fatter and sturdier.HTH
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thrift_shop_romantic
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That poor angel's fall from, er, grace sounds tragic. Here's hoping you get her on the proper path again.

Mine STAYS on the top of the tree, but always has a bit of a skew. :)

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Sandi_W
16 years ago
Have you found a way to keep your angel on the top of the tree yet? I also bend the top branch over double which secures mine very well. It's sometimes hard to get her off as the bent branch wants to hang on too well. Good luck.
Kathie738 P
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Would it be possible to pierce the plastic cone and run a small cable tie through it...then you could snug the cable to the top branch under her skirt and it should be secure.
Also 5'2...married DH 6'6 just for these kinds of situations...LOL
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Patti, I'm glad your Angel got put in her place. Your writing about her was absolutely a crack-up tho. Thank you for a late night (early morning? 2 am here now) laugh.

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Isn't it something how we struggle to make things look just perfect. Maybe you should have had that glass of wine first! LOL Glad you got her up there and wishing you Christmas blessings. ;o) Luvs

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