DIY Christmas Tree Angel

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When we got our Christmas tree this year, I remembered that we didn’t have an angel or star to put on the top.

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While I could have run to the store, I decided that I had the perfect items to use to make my own.

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Supplies

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I started by taking some white thick cardboard and cut out a wing shape.

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Step 2

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I used my glue gun to attach the “dress.”

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Step 4

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Step 5

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Step 6

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Step 7

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Step 8

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Step 9

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Step 10

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Danielle Pientka

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DIY Christmas Tree Angel

When we got our Christmas tree this year, I remembered that we didn’t have an angel or star to put on the top.

While I could have run to the store, I decided that I had the perfect items to use to make my own.

Supplies

I started by taking some white thick cardboard and cut out a wing shape.

Step 1

Step 2

I cut out a little dress shape from the upcycled wedding gown pieces.

I used my glue gun to attach the “dress.”

Step 3

Step 4

I folded over the edge on the back before gluing it down. No raw edges.

Step 5

Step 6

I put some white acrylic paint inside the clear bulbs and shook it. I let it dry.

Step 7

Step 8

I trimmed up the edges so they’re in the shape of wings.

Step 9

Step 10

I took a little lace and glue it around the neck of the angel.

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Danielle Pientka