Angel Clothespin Ornament DIY

Creating an Angel Clothespin Ornament is a delightful crafting project that brings a touch of magic to your holiday decor. To make this charming ornament, gather a clothespin, some white paint, a small wooden bead for the head, a piece of ribbon for the halo, and a pair of tiny wings. Start by painting the clothespin white and allowing it to dry completely. Once dry, attach the bead to the top of the clothespin for the angel's head and glue the wings to the back. To finish off your angel ornament, tie a small loop of ribbon around the top for the halo, creating a sweet and whimsical addition to your Christmas tree. Whether you make them for yourself or give them as heartfelt gifts, these Angel Clothespin Ornaments are sure to bring joy and wonder to the holiday season.

Angel Clothespin Ornament Materials:

● Wooden Clothespins or Doll Pins (see note for which choice to make)
● Ivory Acrylic Paint (Waverly semi-gloss acrylic in ivory was used in this craft)
● Gold Ribbon 10″ x 1.5″ wide
● Gold Chenille Stem (Pipe Cleaner)
● Baker’s Twine in Yellow

Angel Clothespin Ornament Tools:

● Paint Brush
● Easel or Paper Plate
● Hot Glue
● Glue Gun

Angel Clothespin Ornament Directions:

● Lay down a covering to protect your work surface.
● Using a paintbrush, paint pins with ivory acrylic paint. Make sure you get in between the slot.
● Allow pins to dry completely.

● Cut 10″ of gold ribbon (1 1/2 inches wide ribbon works nicely).
● Fold the gold ribbon from each end to the center. Hold.
● Squeeze the center together and secure with hot glue in between the folds on each side.

● Cut about a 6″ piece of yellow twine and knot it with a slip knot.
● Attach the twine on the back of the ornament with hot glue.

● Affix the ribbon-wings on top of the twine with hot glue. You want to cover where you placed the twine on the pin.

● Cut a chenille stem to 3″ in length and wrap it around the bottom of a doll pin to create a circle.

● Hot glue to the head.

● Hang on your Christmas tree!