Paper Plate Angel Craft
Create a sweet and meaningful holiday decoration with this easy paper plate angel craft.
This paper plate angel craft is a simple and charming Christmas project that turns a basic paper plate into a beautiful angel.
With just a few supplies, kids can create an angel that’s perfect for holiday decorating, classroom displays, or gift giving. T
his craft is great for kids of all ages, with toddlers enjoying painting and gluing, preschoolers able to work more independently, and older kids adding their own creative details.
Angels are a classic Christmas symbol, making this craft a wonderful addition to holiday activities at home, in classrooms, or in Sunday school settings.
The paper plate base keeps the craft easy and accessible, while still allowing plenty of room for creativity.
Finished angels can be displayed in many ways, making this a versatile and meaningful Christmas craft.
When to Make a Paper Plate Angel Craft
- Christmas crafting at home: This is a great December activity for families looking to make festive decorations together.
- Preschool and classroom activities: Paper plate angels work well for classrooms and are easy to adapt for large groups of children.
- Sunday school or church groups: This craft fits beautifully into Christmas lessons and faith-based holiday activities.
- Holiday parties or playdates: This is a simple, low-prep craft that works well during Christmas gatherings.
- Keepsake and gift making: Create these angels as handmade gifts for parents or grandparents who will love displaying them.
Kids of all ages will enjoy making this paper plate angel craft. Toddlers love the sensory experience of painting and gluing, while preschoolers enjoy assembling the angel and adding facial features. Older kids can personalize their angel with patterns, colors, or embellishments, making this a fun craft for mixed-age groups.
Fun Ways to Use your Paper Plate Angel this Christmas
- Holiday decor: Display the finished angel on walls, doors, or shelves as part of your Christmas decorations.
- Classroom bulletin board: Use multiple angels to create a bright and cheerful holiday display.
- Christmas tree ornament: Add a hanging loop to turn the angel into a lightweight ornament.
- Handmade Christmas gift: This craft makes a thoughtful, handmade gift that families will treasure.
- Faith-based decoration: Use the angel as part of a nativity or Christmas-themed display.
Tips and Tricks for the Angel Craft:
- Pre-cut pieces for younger kids to make the craft easier.
- Allow paint or glue to dry completely before hanging or displaying the angel.
- Use lightweight decorations so the paper plate doesn’t bend.
- Add names and the year to the back to turn the craft into a keepsake.
- Let kids choose their own colors and designs for a personal touch.
How to Make a Paper Plate Angel Christmas Craft
Now that you’re ready to make your paper plate angel craft, gather your supplies and follow along with the step-by-step instructions below. This tutorial makes it easy to guide kids through creating a beautiful Christmas angel.
Supplies
- Colored craft papers
- Paper plate
- Craft paint
- Paintbrush
- Pencil
- Craft glue
- Scissors
- Printed pattern
Instructions:
Use a pencil to trace a triangle on the plate for the body of the angel as shown below.
Cut on the line drawn in the previous step.
Use a pencil to trace scalloped border around the round edge of the paper plate for the angel’s wings.
Cut out the scalloped border.
Use golden marker or gold paint to trace along the scalloped border of the paper plate.
Download and print out the angel pattern. Cut out the pattern pieces.
Trace and cut out the template patterns from colored craft papers.
Cut a slit along the inner marked line of the hair.
Insert the top end of the head through the hair slit from below. Use glue to attach the hair and head.
Glue the halo behind the angel’s head.
Use a marker to draw the face on to the angel.
Cut the extra piece of paper plate into a smaller triangle as shown below.
Apply a coat of craft paint on the triangle piece. Allow the paint to dry completely.
Glue the triangle painted cutout in the middle of the paper plate wings.
Glue the head onto the angel.
This paper plate angel craft is a simple and meaningful way to celebrate the Christmas season with kids. Whether made at home, in a classroom, or in Sunday school, it’s a festive project you’ll love displaying year after year.
