Easy Burlap Angel Ornament

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Christmas is the best time for crafting! I am sharing this fun and easy no sew Burlap Angel Christmas ornament. This is an easy craft that even kids can make. I love how classy and simple this handmade Christmas ornament turned out.

It can be a little difficult to explain though, so make sure you watch the video to see how to make it! 

Burlap Angel Christmas Ornament

Easy Homemade Christmas Craft. Make this adorable burlap angel ornament!
This burlap angel ornament is a popular youth group craft!

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Materials needed for the DIY burlap ribbon angel ornament.

Directions for this no-sew Angel Ornament:

First, prepare your materials! 

Cut a piece of twine, about 12″ long and set aside, but within reach.

Ball up the plastic bag tightly and secure with tape.

Place your piece of body burlap onto a flat surface. Measure about 2″ in from one end and place your plastic bag ball in the center.

Handmade burlap angel ornament craft for Christmas.
Wrap the burlap around the ball/head and hold the end tightly. Secure with the twine.

How to form the head of the burlap angel ornament.

Fold your smaller piece of burlap into an accordion fold and press firmly to create creases.

How to fold a piece of burlap ribbon to make a burlap angel ornament.

Pinch in the center and place the wings, behind the head and secure them with the twine.

Using a piece a jute twine, secure the angel ornament's head.
Wrap the bottom portion of the body up and around to the back of the head and secure with twine.
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Fold a silver chenille stem into a circle, about the size of a half dollar and wrap the ends together to secure. Affix the halo to the top of the head with hot glue.

A silver chenille steam (pipe cleaner) is formed into a halo for the burlap angel ornament.

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Tie a small piece of twine using a slip knot and affix to the back of the head with hot glue.

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How easy is that? Make a bunch and give them to friends and family members as gifts.
 


 

Still unsure about how to fold them? Watch the video so you can see how I do it!

Don’t want to buy all the stuff to make one angel? I sell burlap angel craft kits in my shop. Don’t have the time to make them? I also have completed burlap angels for sale on Etsy!

Yield: 1 Ornament

Easy Burlap Angel Ornament

Easy Homemade Christmas Crafts Blog

This no sew burlap angel ornament is the perfect craft for your rustic Christmas decor. Make it to give as gifts!

Prep Time 2 minutes
Active Time 5 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes

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Instructions

  1. Cut a 12 inch piece of jute twine set aside. Cut a small piece to serve as the hanging loop.
  2. Cut two pieces of burlap ribbon. One 10 inches long (for the body) and the other 6 inches long (for the wings.)
  3. Ball the plastic bag up tightly and secure with the masking tape.
  4. Place the longer piece of burlap on a flat surface. Put the plastic bag ball near the top, about two inches from the top. (see video)
  5. Wrap the burlap around the ball and tightly secure with the twine.
  6. Bring the bottom of the burlap ribbon up to the head (see video) and using the same piece of twine, secure it.
  7. Set aside.
  8. Fold up the smaller piece of burlap accordion style. Pinch the center and fan out wings. Tie to the angel body. (Seriously, see the video. It is easier than it sounds.)
  9. Make a halo out of the chenille stem. Use hot glue to affix it to the head. Glue the hanging loop to the back of the angel's head.

Do you love Handmade Christmas ornaments? Have you seen my other popular homemade Christmas ornament? My readers love this decoupage Santa Sleigh Map Christmas Tree Ornament! I also have a fun scented ornament too!

These beautiful nature inspired ornaments from Rainy Day Mum are sure to be a hit too.

Santa Sleigh Map Christmas Ornament

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