Make this Christmas angel tissue paper craft is a wonderful addition to your holiday decorations. A tissue paper angel will sparkle with glitter, ribbon and lace.
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This Christmas angel tissue paper craft is one of our favorite holiday crafts. The simple instructions will inspire kids to make more than one, to give as gifts or decorate the home or classroom..
Large or small, silver or gold, angels are fun to include in your Christmas crafting adventure. They can be tucked into a table centerpiece, added to the Christmas tree, or placed in a nativity scene on the mantle.
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, this beautiful angel is sure to be a favorite for the Christmas season.
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
Allow kids to choose from a variety of colors and craft items when possible. Invite them to design their angels in their own ways.
Materials list
- lace trim with a scalloped edge
- cotton ball or foam ball
- narrow ribbon
- white tissue paper
- glitter glue
Be creative with your materials, and substitute with what you have on hand.
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 3. Squeeze the tissue gently around a cotton ball to form the head.
Step 4. Wrap a narrow ribbon around the tissue just below the cotton ball. Tie in a bow.
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.
