Scrap angels

This is one craft I have really enjoyed - I learned how to make these from my crafty friends Jazbo, Kathy, and Yvonne whose creativity never ceases to amaze me.  I should mention that my dear friend Sharlet started this when she asked for ideas to make angels for those who need encouragement - the angels had to be small enough and flat to fit inside a regular sized envelope.

Thanks dear friends for sharing your creativity!

           

Angels in Production

WARNING:  Once you start making these you'll never stop!!!

You only need some scraps of fabric to make these cute little angels, some glue (I use PVA glue diluted with a little water), a sequin for the halo and a button with two holes (eyes) for the angel's head.

 

 

Cut two circles of contrasting fabric of diameter 3 1/2 inches (9cm)

 

Fold each in half, and dab some glue in between the fold to hold in place

Take one of the folded circles and fold each end towards the middle applying some glue to form the sleeves. Peg the glued part together and leave for a few minutes until it holds the 'sleeves' shape.

 

Glue the other folded circle to the back of the 'sleeve' shape.

 

Glue a sequin for the halo and a button on top for the face - make sure you centre them in a way that the angel's (button) 'eyes'  are in a horizontal line with the shoulders/wings.

You can make several of these angels to include with your greeting cards or to decorate your Christmas gifts - give them to your family and friends with a thinking of you message or a get-well wish.  They will also look lovely on your Christmas tree.

 

                               Top:  My Wilma Woodwool Angel                                

Bottom: My Sally Stardust Angel

 

 

Here are two more scrap angels I made using larger circles. 

 

 

We get in such a rush

To fill our lives with things

We seldom take the time

To feel the touch

Of Angel Wings

             Author Unknown