How to Make an Angel using a Clothespin
How to Make an Angel using a Clothespin
Follow these instructions and you can craft a cute angel using a clothespin and a few craft supplies. You can make this angel to hang on a Christmas tree or to hang anywhere else.
Let's begin...
Gathering The Supplies
Before you start any project it is easiest to gather together all of the supplies. For this angel project you will need:
Making the Angel's Skirt
Trim down a feather and glue it over the split end of the clothespin. The feathers will act as the angel's skirt.
Making the Angel's Top
Make the angel's shirt by simply wrapping a piece of ribbon around the clothespin above the feather. Use the ribbon to hide the end of the feather. You can also use a contrasting piece of ribbon to look like a belt or sash.
Making the Angel's Face
Use some paint and a fine paint brush to make the angel's face. You can also use a marker if you like, but you might want to test it first to make sure the ink won't bleed.
Making the Angel's Hair
You can add hair to your angel by cutting lengths of embroidery floss or yarn. Glue it in place on top of the head.
Painting the Wings
Paint the two wooden hearts white. While the paint is wet, sprinkle them with glitter. Let the wings dry. You can also add the glitter by spreading glue onto the dried, painted wings and then sprinkling the glitter on.
Adding a Halo
Cut a piece off the chenille stem that is about 3-inches long. Form one end into a circle shape. The straight end can be glued to the back of the angel to secure. This should look like a halo sitting just above the angel's head.
Cut a piece of ribbon about 12-inches long. Fold it in half and glue both ends onto the back of the angel. You can use this loop as a hanger for your angel.
Finally, add the wings to the back of the angel by gluing the two hearts together and then glue them to the back of the angel (refer to the photo). The wings will hide the ends of the ribbon, etc.
Let the glue on the angel dry, hang it up, and enjoy!
Follow these instructions and you can craft a cute angel using a clothespin and a few craft supplies. You can make this angel to hang on a Christmas tree or to hang anywhere else.
- Age Guideline: 8 Years and Up
- Time Required: 20 minutes
Let's begin...
Gathering The Supplies
Before you start any project it is easiest to gather together all of the supplies. For this angel project you will need:
- 1 Flat Clothespin
- Feathers
- Craft Glue
- Ribbon
- 2 Wooden Hearts
- Acrylic Paint
- Paint Brush
- Glitter
- Embroidery Floss
- Metallic Chenille Stem
Making the Angel's Skirt
Trim down a feather and glue it over the split end of the clothespin. The feathers will act as the angel's skirt.
Making the Angel's Top
Make the angel's shirt by simply wrapping a piece of ribbon around the clothespin above the feather. Use the ribbon to hide the end of the feather. You can also use a contrasting piece of ribbon to look like a belt or sash.
Making the Angel's Face
Use some paint and a fine paint brush to make the angel's face. You can also use a marker if you like, but you might want to test it first to make sure the ink won't bleed.
Making the Angel's Hair
You can add hair to your angel by cutting lengths of embroidery floss or yarn. Glue it in place on top of the head.
Painting the Wings
Paint the two wooden hearts white. While the paint is wet, sprinkle them with glitter. Let the wings dry. You can also add the glitter by spreading glue onto the dried, painted wings and then sprinkling the glitter on.
Adding a Halo
Cut a piece off the chenille stem that is about 3-inches long. Form one end into a circle shape. The straight end can be glued to the back of the angel to secure. This should look like a halo sitting just above the angel's head.
Cut a piece of ribbon about 12-inches long. Fold it in half and glue both ends onto the back of the angel. You can use this loop as a hanger for your angel.
Finally, add the wings to the back of the angel by gluing the two hearts together and then glue them to the back of the angel (refer to the photo). The wings will hide the ends of the ribbon, etc.
Let the glue on the angel dry, hang it up, and enjoy!
