This precious angel craft will be a wonderful addition to your holiday decorations. Create a beautiful tissue paper angel with sparkling glitter, ribbon and lace.
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This Christmas angel is one of the prettiest crafts we’ve made for Christmas. It’s easy to make with tissue paper and everyday craft supplies.
Angels are an important part of the story of Christmas. Share the story with early learners as you create your angel craft. (The Christmas Story Little Golden Book (affiliate link))
While Christmas tree crafts and gingerbread crafts are always fun to make, a beautiful angel is sure to be a favorite for the Christmas season.
Large or small, silver or gold, homemade angels can be a fun part of your Christmas crafting adventure. They can be tucked into a table centerpiece or added to a nativity scene on the mantle.
Kids of all ages will want to design a tissue paper angel. They’ll be excited to see something special they created as part of the holiday decorations!
Tissue paper angel craft
Be creative with your materials, and substitute with what you have on hand.
Allow kids to choose colors and craft items when possible, such as colors of ribbon and tissue paper. Encourage creativity with the design they make on the tissue paper with glitter glue or sequins.
Materials list
- lace trim with a scalloped edge
- cotton ball or foam ball
- narrow ribbon
- white tissue paper
- glitter glue
Instructions
Step 1. Cut a circle from tissue paper approximately 8 1/2 in. (21 cm) diameter.
Step 2. Paint a design on the tissue paper with glitter glue.
Step 5. Glue a piece of lace trim to the back for wings.
Step 6. Paint a crown on top with glitter glue.
Share the Christmas story as you make this beautiful angel. It’s a lovely decoration to hang on the Christmas tree.
