Christmas Angel Ornaments

crayola supplies

Fine Line Markers
Metallic FX Crayons
No-Run School Glue
Blunt-Tip Scissors
Construction Paper

household supplies

photograph(s)
ribbon
chenille sticks

Why

Reserve a special spot on the tree to hang these beautiful creations. Make ornaments with extra school photos for members of your family tree.

Steps

1. Draw a wide triangle on construction paper using Crayola® Metallic FX Crayons. Cut it out with Crayola Scissors.
2. Trim a wallet-size portrait of yourself. Glue your face to the tip of the triangle with Crayola School Glue. (Draw faces if pictures are not available.)
3. Tie and glue a small bow beneath the photo. Write an angel poem or holiday message with a Crayola Fine Line Marker. Decorate the angel's robe with crayons. Write your name and the date on the back.
4. Loop a small piece of ribbon and glue to the back of the photo. Dry overnight before hanging on the tree.For halo angel ornament:1. Cut or fold construction paper in a triangle for the angel's body. Draw and cut out paper angel wings. Glue wings to the angel.2. Trim a small portrait of yourself and glue it on top of the angel's body. (Or draw your face.)3. Decorate the angel's robe and wings with crayons. Write your name and the date on the back.4. Shape a chenille stick into a halo and glue to angel. 5. Loop and glue ribbon to the back. Dry overnight before hanging.

When & Where

"Our class took photos of all the infants and toddlers and made ornaments for their families."
- Carollee H., school volunteer

"Some kids brought baby pictures. We made 'then and now' ornaments, and had fun figuring out who was who. "
- Melvin T., neighborhood center volunteer.

Interesting Info

A long-time French tradition at Christmas is to set out a crèche, figures of the Holy Family, wise men, and villagers. Making the little statues, called santons, is an art form practiced all year with many subjects.

Safety Guidelines

Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.

String-Like Materials—Includes string, raffia, lacing, yarn, ribbon, and other similar material. Children 3 years and younger should not be given any string-like material that is longer than 12 inches. Close adult supervision is essential whenever children use string-like material. When crafts are to be worn around the necks of children 8 years and younger, attach the ends of the “string-like material” with clear adhesive tape, which allows easy release of the bond if the craft becomes entangled or caught on equipment. For children older than 8 years, the ends of the “string-like material” may be tied and knotted.