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Looking for a fun and festive craft to do with your little ones this holiday season? Look no further than these adorable DIY angel ornaments! This easy-to-follow guide will have you and your kids crafting up a storm of personalized angels to adorn your Christmas tree in no time.
What You'll Need:
- Gold sparkly pipe cleaners
- Paper doilies (5-8 inches in diameter)
- Clothespins
- Scissors
- Hot glue gun (always supervise children when using!)
- Printed photos of your kids' faces
- Optional: Glitter, sequins, or other embellishments
Let's Get Crafting!
- Prepare the Angel Wings: Take two paper doilies and fold each one in half. Then, fold the two corners of each doily behind to create the angel wing shape.
- Assemble the Dress: Glue the two folded doilies together, one slightly in front of the other, to create the angel's layered dress.
- Attach the Body: Apply hot glue to the back of the angel dress and secure it to the top of a clothespin. Add a dab of glue inside the clothespin to keep it closed.
- Add the Face: Carefully cut out your child's face from the printed photo. Attach the photo to the top of the clothespin using a small amount of glue.
- Create the Halo: Shape a pipe cleaner into a small circle, twisting the ends together to secure. Trim any excess pipe cleaner.
- Attach the Halo: Glue the halo to the back of the clothespin, just above the angel's head.
- Personalize and Decorate: Let your kids get creative! Add glitter, sequins, or other embellishments to their angels. They can even draw on the doilies with markers for extra flair.
Tips and Tricks:
- For younger children, pre-cut the doilies and photos to make the crafting process easier.
- Use low-temperature hot glue to minimize the risk of burns.
- Encourage kids to experiment with different colors and decorations to make their angels unique.
More Than Just Ornaments:
These adorable angel ornaments aren't just for the Christmas tree! Use them as festive gift toppers, tie them to presents, or even create a garland of angelic faces.
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This holiday season, bring the joy of crafting into your home with these easy and adorable angel ornaments. Your kids will love seeing their smiling faces adorning the tree, and you'll cherish the memories made while creating these personalized decorations together. Happy crafting!
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