Sweet Tidings 6th Day of Christmas: Earth Angel Ornaments

by - Tuesday, November 30, 2010





Create a constellation of adorable, windblown earth angels to add a natural touch to your handmade home. Hung from a tree or garland or festooned on a handmade twig wreath, these sweet little angels will bring joyful sweet tidings to the holidays.
Materials:

  • Wooden doll pegs
  • Hessian/Muslin  fabric scraps
  • Hemp/Jute twine
  • Glue gun and stick
  • Pinking shears 
  • Tamale corn husk

Directions:

1. Attach wooden peg doll  to its circular base using a hot glue gun.

2.  Cut a piece of hessian/muslin fabric approximately 3.5" by 4.5". Fold 1/2" from the top. Cut edges with pinking shears. Wrap fabric around the wooden peg and secure  the edges with hot glue.

3. Apply a bit of hot glue on the top of the wooden peg and attach  a piece of  ribbon hanger. Wind jute twine around thetop to create the angel's hair.

3.  Make angel's wings from a piece of tamale corn husk. Attach to the back of the peg doll's body.

Yay, we're halfway through the 12 Days of Christmas! Hope you've been enjoying the recipes and proejcts so far.  Happy holidays!

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6 comments

  1. These are so nice - simple and natural.

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  2. These are so cute! I would like to make these but can you send me a link to what kind of doll peg and base you used? I am having a hard time finding something similar. Thank you.

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  3. In the spirit of the season, we highlight the joy of gifting these Earth Angel Ornaments. Whether adorning your own tree or presented as heartfelt gifts, these handmade treasures carry the essence of love and thoughtfulness, making them meaningful tokens for family and friends.
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