This is a super sweet little Christmas craft I came up with for the kiddos to make & give to friends at church, homeschool group, etc. It's so quick and easy! (my favorite kind of craft)
What you need to get started:
the angel pattern (download here)
paper (we used scrapbook paper, but you could use wrapping paper, construction paper or even fabric or felt)
scissors
pencil/pen
candy canes
embellishments if desired (sequins, glitter, stickers etc.)
Step One:
Print out the pattern and cut it out.
The pattern should be about 7" long when you print it out. If it's not, you may need to enlarge it (choose: file: print preview: scale: 125%).
Step Two:
Cut slits on the dashed lines only and fold back the paper.
Step Three:
Fold your patterned paper in half with wrong side facing out and trace the angel on the fold.
Step Four:
Cut out the angel that you traced on the patterned paper.
When you cut the slits for the candy canes, only cut the sides of the slits as shown above (not the top part).
Step Three:
Open the angel up and write a message on the back if it's for a special friend. Or decorate it with glitter and sequins.
Or just leave it plain.
Step Four:
Insert the candy cane from the back in an "over/under" pattern as shown below.
Step Five:
Delight friends and family with a sweet treat. :)
(and take photos so I can see! I love it when ya'll send me photos of the projects you've made with my patterns and tutorials--
Hey, I was just thinking, maybe I should start a flickr group for all the photos you guys are always sending me? I will work on that tonight & post when it's done! I did it! We have our own flickr group now, so if you make the angels go an upload them there--or if you've made flowers or turkeys or any projects featured here upload them to share with us all! yippee! I'm so excited! Here is the link:
Pink Paper Peppermints -- Readers Get Crafty
---
We're on our way to a *very* busy Christmas-y weekend of decorating and church activities and visiting and a ladies Christmas brunch...
{I'm teaching the ladies how to make a little fabric ornament that I'll show you next week.}
Sneak Peek:
Have a wonderful and blessed weekend!
Grace & Peace this lovely Christmas season,
♥ Melissa~
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
"May my meditation be sweet to Him; I will be glad in the LORD."
-Psalm 104:34
Recent Comments