A cute, easy angel craft for Christmas: how to make a paper plate angel.
How to make a paper plate Christmas angel
Isn’t she pretty? Just what you need to grace the top of your Christmas tree -and easy-peasy to make. All you need is:
a paper plate
pencil
scissors
stapler
stickers / pens to decorate
glue and glitter for added sparkle
How to make your paper plate angel
1. Draw the outline shown below on your paper plate (on the side you’d put the food).
2. Cut along the lines.
3. On the reverse side draw on a face and arms and decorate as you wish.
4. Fold back the body part and staple at the back.
5. If you want your angel to stand on a flat surface you can weight the front with a little blue tac – or she can take her place at the top of the tree.
Here are the children’s masterpieces – aren’t they beautiful?
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Valerie @ Frugal Family Fun Blog says
12/12/2009 at 7:41 pmWow, that is super-cute! I’m so glad you shared this with me. I know Emily would love to make one! Thanks!!!
Michelle Willow says
24/07/2010 at 3:46 pmLove your project and I’ve linked it inside my collection of crafts from reused items: http://www.squidoo.com/creative-christmas-projects
Found you through No Time for Flash Cards blog 🙂
maggy, red ted art says
28/08/2010 at 1:18 pmPerfect!!! She is LOVELY! 🙂
Love the glitter detail too! So excited about Christmas Get Crafty now and Yellow Get Crafty isn’t even published yet!!
Maggy
Cathy @ NurtureStore says
28/08/2010 at 1:57 pmThanks Maggy, looking forward to getting lots of ideas from the Christmas Get Crafty. 🙂
[email protected] says
01/10/2010 at 9:35 amSo lovely!!! How beautiful would they look on the top of the tree? Love them!
Chris at Thinly Spread says
12/11/2010 at 10:05 amOh she’s perfect!I bought soem gold paper plates in the pound shop yesterday…I’m thinking an angel mobile!! Thanks so much for linking to Festive Friday! x
maggy,red ted art says
23/11/2011 at 7:42 pmI remember your gorgeous angels from last year 🙂
Thank you for joining Kids Get Crafty!
Maggy
Marcia says
24/11/2011 at 2:15 amHow Cute! I love using paper plates for crafts.
Marcia
Rachel says
30/11/2011 at 2:35 amI love simple Christmas decorations! Thanks. We actually made these with our preschool Sunday School class after reading your tutorial – they turned out great.
[email protected] 'Er Done, Momma! says
01/12/2011 at 3:03 pmWow! Those are beautiful! What an amazingly creative, yet simple idea. Thanks for sharing.
Dropped by from Thrifty Thursday.
Katie says
01/12/2011 at 7:31 pmOh my goodness! I am in love with this simple yet adorable craft! I pinned on two of my boards on Pinterest! (I’m following you there and via email) Thanks so much for linking up at Thrifty Thursday! I hope to see you next week! http://www.playingwithwords365.com/2011/11/thrifty-thursday-linky-party-1/
Jodie says
05/12/2011 at 9:49 pmLove it! My daughter made one in Sunday School yesterday, can’t wait to put it on our tree!
awkwardannie says
21/12/2011 at 2:30 pmThese could make cute scarecrows for gardening club
Jody says
16/01/2014 at 3:38 pmLOVE this idea…easy…inexpensive and quick!
Cathy James says
16/01/2014 at 6:33 pmThanks Jody!