How to Create an Angel Christmas Tree Topper

Let the beauty of angels become part of your family's Christmas celebration with a lovely hand-crafted angel Christmas tree topper. Creating a Christmas tree angel is a great project for all ages, so get your family and friends together and have some angelic holiday fun. Does this Spark an idea?

Things You'll Need

  • Paper plates
  • Stapler
  • 3 white crocheted doilies (4 inches in diameter)
  • Fabric stiffener
  • Cotton ball
  • Rubber band
  • Paper clip
  • Wax paper
  • Gold paint or glitter
  • Large white doily (6 inches in diameter)
  • Craft glue
  • Gold cord or ribbon
  • String
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Instructions

  1. Create the Upper Part of the Angel

    • 1

      Cut halfway across the paper plates, from the edge of the plate to the center. Overlap the edges to make two cones and staple them together.

    • 2

      Dip a small doily into a bowl of fabric stiffener until it is completely saturated. Let the excess liquid drip back into the bowl. This will be the top of the angel.

    • 3

      Place a cotton ball in the center of a small doily and secure it with a rubber band. This is the angel's head.

    • 4

      Drape a small doily over the small paper cone. Secure the back of the doily with a paper clip and spread the sides out to resemble wings.

    • 5

      Lay the angel carefully on a piece of wax paper and allow it to dry completely. This will take 24 to 48 hours.

    Create the Angel

    • 6

      Add a little bit of gold paint or glitter to the fabric stiffener.

    • 7

      Dip the larger doily into the bowl of fabric stiffener, saturate well and wring the excess back into the bowl.

    • 8

      Drape over the smaller cone. Arrange the skirt in "folds."

    • 9

      Allow it to dry thoroughly for at least 24 hours.

    Finish the Angel Tree Topper

    • 10

      Glue the angel top to the skirt with craft glue. Be sure that the parts of the angel are dry first.

    • 11

      Decorate the skirt with gold cord or ribbon.

    • 12

      Make a halo with a small piece of cord or gold ribbon dipped in fabric stiffener and shape into a circle. Glue the halo to the back of the angel and allow it to dry completely before placing it atop your Christmas tree.

Tips & Warnings

  • You can find fabric stiffener at your favorite craft or sewing store or make your own by mixing sugar and warm water in equal parts.

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Comments

  • Megan Glide Nov 28, 2010
    I like this idea but the required items are incomplete since you need paper plates, doilies, glitter, and cotton balls none of which are on the list of things you need. I may end up using this once I can get the stuff needed but I just wanted to make a note that some editing may be needed to make this how to guide easier to use.

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