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Paper Plate Angel Craft

Author by Amanda Davis on December 6, 2016 Updated on May 29, 2020

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This pretty paper plate angel is a fun kid’s craft for Christmas. To make this sweet angel you will obviously need paper plates, and a few other common craft supplies. Make a darling paper plate angel for the holidays as a way of sharing the story of Christmas with your little ones.

This pretty paper plate angel is a fun kid's craft for Christmas. A sweet angel craft is a good way of sharing the story of Christmas with your little ones.

 

Paper Plate Angel

I actually made this angel from a paper plate back in 2009. It was buried in my archives so I wanted to make sure I got it posted before Christmas. Isn’t she pretty? I love her cute little face and kids love how easy she is to make. This angel’s wings are decorated with glitter glue, but if you prefer to use regular glitter that will work too!

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Make a Paper Plate Angel

To make a paper plate angel you need:

  • 1 paper plate
  • Scissors
  • Peach or tan construction paper
  • Crayons
  • White craft glue
  • Green construction paper
  • 1 gold pipe cleaners
  • Tape
  • Pattern
  • Gold glitter glue
  • paintbrush


steps for making a Make a Paper Plate Angel

  • Cut paper plate in half. Next, cut on of the halves in half. You should have three pieces.
  • Use the pattern to cut the face and hands from peach or tan construction paper. Use crayons to draw on the face.
  • Place the largest piece of paper plate in front of you, the cut side at the top. Position the other two pieces behind the first piece, fanning out as wings (see photo). Glue in place.

steps for making a Make a Paper Plate Angel

  • Add some glue to the center of the body piece and glue the angel’s head in place.
  • Cut out the hymn book from green construction paper and glue the 2 circles on either side as the hands. Glue the book to the front of the body, below the head.
  • Find the center of the gold chenille and twist it to form a circle about the size of a half dollar. Continue twisting the two ends around each other until you have what looks like a magnifying glass.
  • Pipe gold glitter glue along the edges of the wings and dress, then spread the glitter glue with a paintbrush.
  • Turn the angel over and tape the halo to the back, making sure that the halo ring is above the head. Turn angel back over and bend the halo forward.

how to make a paper plate angel

Helpful crafting tips

  1. For an even flashier project, paint the entire paper plate with white glitter glue first, and let dry. Then proceed with the project.
  2. Grab inexpensive packages of paper plates specifically for craft projects so that you always have them on hand.
  3. Glitter glue is available at discount department stores and craft supply stores.
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Paper Plate Angel

Author: Amanda Formaro

Supplies

  • 1 paper plate
  • Scissors
  • Peach or tan construction paper
  • Crayons
  • White craft glue
  • Green construction paper
  • 1 gold chenille stem
  • Tape
  • Pattern
  • Gold glitter glue
  • paintbrush

Instructions

  • Cut paper plate in half. Next, cut on of the halves in half. You should have three pieces.
  • Use the pattern to cut the face and hands from peach or tan construction paper. Use crayons to draw on the face.
  • Place the largest piece of paper plate in front of you, the cut side at the top. Position the other two pieces behind the first piece, fanning out as wings (see photo). Glue in place.
  • Add some glue to the center of the body piece and glue the angel’s head in place.
  • Cut out the hymn book from green construction paper and glue the 2 circles on either side as the hands. Glue the book to the front of the body, below the head.

 

Paper Plate Angel - learn how to make a pretty angel from a paper plate, a fun Christmas craft for kids!
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Amanda Davis is the crafty, entrepreneurial mother of four children. She loves to bake, cook, make kid's crafts and create decorative items for her home. She is a crafting expert and guru in the kitchen and has appeared online and in print publications many times over the years.
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