Angel Ornament
Create a beautiful DIY angel Christmas tree ornament that adds a handmade touch to your holiday décor.
This easy craft is made from folded paper, a bead for the angel’s head, and a ribbon for hanging.
With just a few simple supplies like craft paper, scissors, glue, and markers, you’ll have a sweet keepsake ornament to display on your tree. Kids, teens, and adults alike will enjoy making their own angels, especially since each one can be decorated in a completely unique way.
Whether you prefer simple white angels or bright, colorful designs, this craft allows for endless creativity.
These angel ornaments are a great holiday project for families to enjoy together. Children will love decorating their angels with crayons, markers, or stickers, while adults can add extra details like glitter or metallic accents. They also make wonderful handmade gifts, stocking stuffers, or even package toppers.
You can make these angel ornaments on several occasions. They are a perfect December craft for kids at school or in Sunday school, where they can create a special angel to take home. They also make a fun family activity on a snowy afternoon when everyone is gathered inside.
Hosting a Christmas party? Set up a crafting table where guests can decorate their own angel ornaments to take home. These angels are also thoughtful handmade gifts for friends, neighbors, or grandparents who will treasure the love and effort that went into them.
You’ll love this craft because it is simple, budget-friendly, and completely customizable. All you need are the basic supplies of craft paper, glue, a round bead, and ribbon, yet the finished result looks festive and beautiful. Since each angel is decorated by hand, no two ornaments will ever look exactly the same, making them extra special. This is the kind of craft that brings joy both in the making and in the giving.
Here are a few fun variations for your DIY angel Christmas tree ornament:
- Use glitter glue or sequins to make sparkling angel wings
- Try metallic or patterned scrapbook paper for a more elegant look
- Replace the bead with a button for a rustic style
- Add yarn or embroidery thread for angel hair
- Make miniature versions to use as gift tags or large versions to hang as wall décor
Now that you know why this angel ornament is such a wonderful project, let’s move on to the tutorial where you’ll find the full step-by-step directions and a free printable pattern to help you get started.
How to Make a Folded Paper Angel Ornament
List of Supplies
- Colored craft papers
- Scissors
- Craft glue
- Large round bead – 2cm
- String or yarn
Instructions:
Select medium thick colored craft paper for this craft. Cut 2 pieces of craft paper into 3” x 6” rectangles.
Also cut a 3 inch long string or yarn and choose a 2cm round bead for the head.
Take one of the paper cutouts and fold it in half, lengthwise.
Fold it in half again.
Fold it in half 2 more times.
Unfold the entire paper.
Use the creases as guides to make accordion folds across the paper.
Make a fold one third of the way down the accordion folded paper. The short end will be the wing of the angel ornament.
Repeat the steps on the second rectangular piece of paper.
Glue the two folded pieces together as shown below.
We made our angel ornament using half of a wooden bead as head. The following steps will show how to make the ornament in that manner.
Alternatively, you can glue a piece of yarn or string in a loop between the two parts of the angels body. Then slide a bead down the loop to create the angel’s head. Add a drop of glue or tie a knot to secure the bead on the ornament.
To use half a bead as the angel’s head follow the steps below.
Cut a 1cm x 2 cm piece of paper and attach half of it to the top, back end of the angel pattern.
Take the string and make a loop with it. Attach its open ends to the 1 cm x 2 cm strip attached to the angel pattern.
Cut the round wooden bead in half and attach its flat side to the strip, covering the open ends of the loop.
Making your own DIY angel Christmas tree ornament is a fun and meaningful way to celebrate the season. Whether you hang them on your tree, give them as gifts, or use them to decorate holiday packages, these angels will add a special handmade touch to your Christmas celebrations.
