Everyone loves Christmas, especially kids. Making your own decorations will help you and your child get into the Christmas spirit and teach them valuable skills. These snowman Christmas ornaments are easy to make, pretty enough to be hung on the Christmas tree as a decoration, and also light enough not to break any branches!
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💖 Why You'll Love This Craft
- Sparkling Holiday Keepsake: Kids create shimmering angel ornaments using glitter paper and wooden slices, adding a magical touch to the Christmas tree.
- Confidence Through Crafting: Simple steps like painting and gluing help young crafters build skills while expressing their creativity.
- Perfect for Family Traditions: These charming angels make heartfelt gifts and cherished decorations year after year.
Why Are Angels Important at Christmas Time?
- Angels are a symbol of Christmas because they are the messengers of good news.
- The bible says that angels would come to earth on Christmas Day to announce Jesus' birth.
- The first angel was Gabriel who told Mary she would have a baby.
- In medieval times, people thought that angels were sent by God to help them in their time of need.
So now we know why angels are such a big part of our holiday season! Merry Christmas everyone. Don't forget to check out these super cute Handprint Angels for another great Angel craft idea!
🎨 Supplies Needed
- Wooden Slices
- Paint Brush
- Acrylic Paint
- White Glue
- Twine
- Gold and Silver Glitter paper
🖌️ How to Make an Angel Decoration on Wooden Slices
- Step 1: Painting this cute Angel ornament is super easy and fun. Begin by painting the Angel's hair as shown in the image below.
- Step 2: Add rosey pink cheeks and use a black pen or paint brush to add eyes and a mouth.
- Step 3: Cut out angel wings and a halo from glitter paper. Glue the angel wings to the back of the wooden slice using glue. Next glue the golden halo to the head of the wooden slice.
- Step 4: Finally add thread so you can hang these fantastic angel decorations on the tree.
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💡 Pro Tip: For added sparkle, lightly brush the wings and halo with glue and sprinkle extra glitter to make your cute angel shine even brighter.
🧑🎨 Expert Tips
- Gift Accent: Attach the finished ornament to wrapped gifts as a sparkling topper that adds a personal, handcrafted touch.
- Shelf Cluster: Display several together in a small tabletop bowl or shelf nook to create a cozy angel-themed holiday vignette.
- Wreath Filler: Tuck one or two into a wreath or garland to add shimmer and dimension to your front door or banister.
- Tree Highlight: Hang near warm lights on the tree so the glitter reflects softly, drawing attention to the handmade charm.
- Window Detail: Suspend with clear thread in front of a window—sunlight or twinkle lights will make the sparkle stand out naturally.
- Name Marker: Turn the ornament into a place card alternative by adding initials and setting them at each seat during holiday meals.
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Super Cute Glitter Angel Ornament
Materials
- Wooden Slices
- Paint Brush
- Acrylic Paint
- White Glue
- Twine
- Glitter Paper Gold, Silver
Instructions
- Painting this cute Angel ornament is super easy and fun. Begin by painting the Angel's hair as shown in the image below.
- Add rosey pink cheeks and use a black pen or paint brush to add eyes and a mouth.
- Cut out angel wings and a halo from glitter paper. Glue the angel wings to the back of the wooden slice using glue.
- Next glue the golden halo to the head of the wooden slice.
- Finally add thread so you can hang these fantastic angel decorations on the tree.
That is so creative and easy, will definitely pass on to the kids in my family. Loved your explaining and enlightening on angels. Have a great Christmas.
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