Get your creative juices flowing this holiday season! Inspire your little ones to make some of these adorable Christmas angel ornaments for the tree – a handmade gift sure to make everyone smile.
Spread some holiday cheer with this fun and festive DIY ornament craft for the kids! Let their creative imaginations run wild as they make a unique angel to hang on the tree!
Craft Supplies:
- Ornament Printable – on our landing page
- White Cardstock Paper
- Crayons
- Scissors
- Clear Contact Paper
- Loose Craft Glitter
- Ribbon or String
- Printed Picture
- Pipe Cleaner
- Stapler
- Embellishments
Directions:
- First things first – download our angel ornament printable listed above in the supply list.
- Print out the provided file on a single sheet of white cardstock paper {or any color you like!}
- Use crayons to color in the angel design.
- When done coloring, trim out the design, as well as the inner circle design that will hold your picture.
- Next up – cut two equal sized piece of contact paper.
- Peel the backing off of one piece of contact paper and lay it down, sticky side up, on your work surface.
- Lay the ornament cutout on top of the contact paper, facing downward.
- Trim down your picture so it fits inside the ornament. Lay it inside the design.
- If desired, sprinkle some loose craft glitter now on top, to fill in blank spots.
- Now peel the backing off the second piece of contact paper and lay it on top of the first.
- Use your hand to make sure everything is sealed together and that no bubbles exist.
- When ready, use scissors to trim off the excess contact paper from around the edges.
- For the final touch, if desired, bend a pipe cleaner to make a halo. Staple it in place.
- Then string some string through it for easy hanging.
- Then display/gift away proudly your child’s beautiful Christmas angel photo ornament piece!
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Christmas is a great time of year for enjoying special moments with friends and family. Creating a unique ornament for the tree, is a wonderful activity to do with the kids, as it helps to foster creativity and quality time together.
Plus, at the end of it they will have something tangible that will be appreciated and treasured throughout the years.
So, what are you waiting for this holiday season? Gather some supplies and create beautiful angels that will become your family’s favorite ornaments! Happy crafting!
Christmas Angel Photo Ornament
Bring your own angel photo ornament to life with paper, crayons, and craft supplies. Perfect for making thoughtful gifts for loved ones!
Here’s your checklist of supplies to bring this craft to life:
- White Cardstock Paper
- Christmas Ornament Printable
- Clear Contact Paper
- Loose Craft Glitter
- Ribbon or String
- Printed Picture
- Embellishments
Prepare your creative haven by laying down a protective cover before the crafting magic begins!
Directions:
- First things first - download our angel ornament printable listed above in the supply list.
- Print out the provided file on a single sheet of white cardstock paper {or any color you like!}
- Use crayons to color in the angel design.
- When done coloring, trim out the design, as well as the inner circle design that will hold your picture.
- Next up - cut two equal sized piece of contact paper.
- Peel the backing off of one piece of contact paper and lay it down, sticky side up, on your work surface.
- Lay the ornament cutout on top of the contact paper, facing downward.
- Trim down your picture so it fits inside the ornament. Lay it inside the design.
- If desired, sprinkle some loose craft glitter now on top, to fill in blank spots.
- Now peel the backing off the second piece of contact paper and lay it on top of the first.
- Use your hand to make sure everything is sealed together and that no bubbles exist.
- When ready, use scissors to trim off the excess contact paper from around the edges.
- For the final touch, if desired, bend a pipe cleaner to make a halo. Staple it in place.
- Then string some string through it for easy hanging.
- Then display/gift away proudly your child's beautiful Christmas angel photo ornament piece!
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