Christmas in December - Retro Angel Ornaments

20 December

Well, this is it, the very last ornament from the 12 Months of Christmas Ornaments projects!

It's time for Christmas in December's ornament project. I have created a cute little retro angel ornament that we'll make this time. It is inspired by some vintage ones that I've seen and some cute little mice ornaments that were made the same way that we had on our tree when I was growing up.

If you missed any of the last eleven months' projects, you can check them all out here:

Twelve Months of Christmas

This project is easy to personalize with your choice of fabrics and hair color.

Christmas in December - Retro Angel Ornaments

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As always, I'm sharing both a video tutorial and a written tutorial below.

I'll also have a share thread on my Facebook page to share our finished ornaments.

Here is the supply list:

Supplies Needed:

The angel pattern - click the link for the free printable pattern
Fabric - a scrap of printed fabric and a scrap of solid fabric in cream or peach
Recycled cereal box
Yarn for the hair
Coordinating ribbons and trims
Scraps of lace for wings
Mod Podge and a sponge brush
White craft glue
Craft paint - black, red, and blue
Decorating chalks or blush
Small clamps or clothespins
Scissors - for cutting fabric and cardboard
A pencil

Like last month's ornament, the fabric you choose doesn't necessarily have to be Christmas fabric. The angels will be adorable no matter what 😊

Here is the video tutorial:

Step One - Cut out the pieces

Print and cut out the pattern pieces. Trace them onto a recycled cereal box (any thin food box will work) and cut them out.

Cut two arms, one body, and one head.

Cut the pieces out of fabric too.

Step Two - Adhere the fabric pieces to the cardboard pieces

Use a sponge brush to add a generous coat of Mod Podge to the cardboard pieces and adhere the fabric pieces on top.

You can use a credit card or other stiff scraper to smooth the fabric out.

Step Three - Roll the pieces

Roll the body and arm pieces into cone shapes. Add a line of white craft glue along the edge and clamp to dry.

TIPS: It helps to do this step when the cardboard has not fully dried and is still a little pliable from the Mod Podge.

It also helps to roll the pieces around something round to get them started. I used a paint bottle for the body and a large paint brush handle for the arms.

Step Four - Make the hair

Use your fingers to create an uncut pom-pom for the hair.

Add the hair to the head by gluing the knot to the back of the head. Use hot glue to add it to the bottom portion of the head leaving enough space to be able to glue the head to the body.

Pull the yarn over the front of the head and tack in place here and there leaving enough room to add the face.

Create a bun in the same way. Wrap the yarn around your index finger knuckle, tie it, and cut the loops to create a pom-pom. Trim as needed.

Glue it to the top area of the back of the head so it is visible from the front with hot glue.

Step Five - Assemble the angel

Use hot glue to add the arms to the sides of the body (make sure the seam is in the back), and add the head to the front.

Step Six - Embellish with trim and ribbon

Add trim around the bottom of each cone shape and down the front of the angel.

The bow that you add to the back of her head will cover up the cardboard that is still visible. Glue it right underneath the bun.

Step Seven - Paint the face

Paint two circles of blue paint for the eyes. Her eyes are closed so this is her funky eyeshadow 😁

Use the black paint to line around the bottom half of the eyes and add eyelashes.

Use red for the mouth and pink decorating chalk and a Q-tip to add the cheeks (you can use blush too).

Step Eight - Sign your ornaments and share them on the Facebook thread

Don't forget to sign your ornaments somewhere and share them on the Facebook thread so we can all see!

Now that this 12 Months of Christmas Ornaments series is complete, I have enough ornaments to fill my entire Christmas tree this year!

I have shared a video of my decorated tree at the end of the tutorial video above. The tour of my tree starts at minute 52:49 in the video!

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Comments by Blogger

NancyDecember 20, 2023
These are the cutest angels ever!! I love their hair and faces. I've fallen way behind with the monthly projects but do plan to go back and make some of them, at least. All the ornaments were so cute and creative. Thank you for all the work you went to creating them and posting instructions AND a video!!
Tuula @ Color Me ThriftyDecember 21, 2023
Your angels are very sweet Tania! I love their little faces !