Because everyone knows I recycled stuff into art, I often get all kinds of things "given" to me. "Here's a bunch of crap I was going to throw out. I know you'll do something artsy fartsy with it," is what I usually hear. My studio is bulging at the seams because of these well-meaning souls (and because I can't say no very easily). These recycled angel ornaments are a result of such an influx of old Christmas cards that were just too lovely to throw out.
I made an angel template out of cardstock and cut two mirror images of the angel out for each ornament. They are about four inches in height. The key to making them three dimensional (which doesn't show up well in the photos but the arms can be folded gently forward for a 3D effect) is to slit one of the images from the bottom to the middle vertically, and the other from the top to the middle vertically and then slot the two pieces together, glueing in strategic places to hold them together.
These are fun little ornaments to make because you never really know how they are going to turn out until you slot them together. Shimmery, shiny, sparkly Christmas cards are perfect for this but you could use any card or very heavy paper (cardstock is preferred for the 3D effect).
Aren't they adorable???? Yes, they are! I want to make a few too! I am going to give them to neighbors that sent cards but didn't get one back in return! I am going to use their cards to make them!
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