Make an Angel Ornament
 While silver balls and shiny tinsel help bring
Christmas cheer to any tree, there’s always room for some homemade ornaments children and parents can make together.

For a heavenly time with the children this Christmas,
try making easy clothespin angels. It requires few supplies, offers multiple variations and still has that old-time classic ornament charm.

Supplies:
1 pair craft scissors
Elmer’s glue (optional)
1 pipe cleaner, any color
1 old-fashioned wooden clothespin, no hinges
1 rectangular piece of colored paper, about 8”x5”
markers, crayons, sequins, glitter (optional)


Follow directions below to make your angel
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Step 1. Cut the pipe cleaner in half with the scissors.

 



Step 2. Place half of the pipecleaner through the middle opening of the clothespin.



Step 3. Twist the pipecleaner around back of clothespin and back to the front to make arms.



Step 4. Fold the rectangular piece of paper accordion-style like making a fan.



Step 5. Pinch the paper in the middle, like making a bow.


Step 6. Slide folded paper through middle of clothespin to form wings. If using tissue paper, a little Elmers glue might be needed inside the clothespin opening to get the paper to stay. If using stiff craft paper, no glue is necessary.

Step 7. Take the other half of the pipecleaner and make a hook at one end using your finger. Then twist the other end of the pipecleaner around the head of the clothespin to attach it.

Step 8. Wrap the middle of the pipecleaner attached to the head of the clothespin around your finger in a circle to create a halo.

Step 9. Color the body of the clothespin using crayons or markers. Optional decorations include gluing bits of decorative paper, sequins, beads or glitter to the body and head of the clothespin.

Step 10. Let dry for 30 minutes to an hour if using glue, then hang on the tree.
         









 

 

 

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