There’s something magical about handmade Christmas ornaments that store-bought decorations simply can’t match. This sweet angel keepsake ornament combines the innocence of angels with the personal touch that makes holiday decorating so special.
Whether you’re crafting solo or making memories with loved ones, this angelic ornament will bring a touch of heavenly beauty to your holiday season.
Why You Will Love This Angel Keepsake Ornament Craft
Each angel keepsake rrnament tells its own unique story. Unlike mass-produced decorations, these handcrafted angels carry the warmth of personal meaning and the joy of creation. They’re also incredibly versatile – you can customize the colors, size, and materials to match your holiday décor perfectly.
Best of all, you can use materials cut from a passed loved one’s clothing that you wish to never forget. We’ve created other crafts using old clothing such as memory ornaments as well as these adorable stuffed keepsake bunny so be sure to check out those posts as well.
We even have an entire post dedicated to memory bear sewing patterns to try and make at home.
What Can I Use This Angel Keepsake Ornament For?
The beauty of these angel keepsake ornaments extends far beyond the Christmas tree. These creations make thoughtful memorial ornaments to honor loved ones who have passed, with each angel serving as a gentle reminder of their presence during the holidays.
They’re perfect for personalized gift tags, adding a special touch to wrapped presents. String several together to create an enchanting window display, or use them as meaningful party favors at holiday gatherings. Teachers particularly love receiving these as heartfelt gifts from students.
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Materials Needed
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- Wood bead, 1”
- Wood bead ½”
- Twine
- Hot Glue Gun
- Fabric Scrap
- Scissors
- Gold ribbon, ⅛” wide
- Gold Crinoline or Ribbon
- Paint pen (or paint with fine tip brush)
How to Make an Angel Keepsake Ornament Craft
Cut the fabric square into an 8” circle.
Clip the center for a small hole.
Fold a piece of 12” twine in half and thread the loop through the center hole.
Thread the looped end of the twine through the large wood bead and thread the cut ends of the twine through the smaller bead. Knot the end of the twine to secure the smaller bead.
Lift the twine loop and let the beads and fabric round to drape down.
Cut pieces of twine to 3” long. With the hot glue gun, apply pieces of twine to the top of the bead as shown for the angel’s hair.
Cut the gold crinoline (and/or ribbon) to 7” long and cinch in the center.
Glue the center point to the back of the angel just below the head.
Create a small loop with the gold ribbon and glue it to the twine hanging loop just above the angel head as shown.
Lastly, draw a face on to the angel keeping the details to a minimum.
Bring Joy To Others
This angel keepsake rrnament is more than just a craft project – it’s a tradition waiting to be born, a memory waiting to be made, and a treasure waiting to be shared. Whether they’re gracing your own tree or bringing joy to others as gifts, these handmade angels carry the spirit of love and creativity that makes the holiday season truly magical.
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Angel Keepsake Ornament Craft
Materials
- 1” Wood bead
- ½” Wood bead
- Twine
- Hot Glue Gun
- Fabric Scrap
- Scissors
- Gold ribbon ⅛” wide
- Gold Crinoline or Ribbon
- Paint pen or paint with fine tip brush
Instructions
- Cut the fabric square into an 8” circle.
- Clip the center for a small hole.
- Fold a piece of 12” twine in half and thread the loop through the center hole.
- Thread the looped end of the twine through the large wood bead and thread the cut ends of the twine through the smaller bead. Knot the end of the twine to secure the smaller bead.
- Lift the twine loop and let the beads and fabric round to drape down.
- Cut pieces of twine to 3” long. With the hot glue gun, apply pieces of twine to the top of the bead for the angel’s hair.
- Cut the gold crinoline (and/or ribbon) to 7” long and cinch in the center.
- Glue the center point to the back of the angel.
- Create a small loop with the gold ribbon and glue it to the twine hanging loop just above the ange.
- Lastly, draw a face on to the angel.