Introduction: How to Make a Magazine Christmas Angel

About: Hi there! We're three sisters who enjoy crafting. In fact, we have so much fun being creative, we film craft tutorials on YouTube in hopes of inspiring other children. And because we're kids, we try to use eve…

In this tutorial we provide step by step instructions on how to make a Magazine Christmas Angel using MAGAZINES! This is a perfect Christmas craft for kids to do with family or as a girl scout troupe. Display it as a Table Centerpiece or on a shelf at home. Heck...even give one to Mom or Grandma!

P.S. My mom remembers doing this when she was a kid, so it's our throwback craft ;-)

ITEMS NEEDED TO MAKE A MAGAZINE ANGEL:

BODY SUPPLIES

  • 2 magazines the same size -- ours were 9"w x 12"h.
  • White & Gold Acrylic Paint.
  • Paint Brushes
  • Mod Podge
  • 1 Doily -- ours was 10"

HEAD SUPPLIES

  • 1 Foam Ball - ours were 4", but this can vary based on the size of your magazines.
  • 1 Dowel Rod - ours was 11" tall
  • Ribbon - about 1 yard
  • Cotton Balls
  • Scissors
  • Hot Glue Gun
  • Pipe Cleaners - White & Gold
  • Black Paper
  • Mod Podge

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Step 1: Watch the Video!