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Simple D.I.Y. paper angels for your Christmas tree

By Bunnings magazine /

Paper angel decoration hangs from tree

Overview

If you’re looking for simple Christmas paper crafts, these concertina paper angels are both easy and elegant. The perfect D.I.Y. decoration to hang off your tree or gift to loved ones.

Steps

1Cut and fold paper

Cut butcher’s paper into a 300mm x 100mm rectangle and fold in half. From the closed short end, fold accordion style into 10mm pleats. Repeat.
Hands fold piece of paper in half

2Stick together

Fold over pleated paper 30mm from one end, open out and apply glue, then press back down to stick together. Leave to dry. Repeat.
Hands hold pieces of pleated paper

3Attach twine

Cut a 250mm length of twine, fold in half and knot it at 80mm, leaving a 40mm tail. Sandwich the tail between the angel wings and glue into place.
Hands glue twine to paper

4Add a bead

Thread a macramé bead onto the twine loop for the angel’s head, then knot to hold in place.
Hands attach bead to piece of twine

5Bonus Christmas craft: Bunting & circular fans

On a paper craft roll? Here’s another quick project to make for your home. Use a similar method as above to make bunting from patterned paper. Once pleated, fold in half and staple the centre and last two folds together, then fan out to make a semicircle. Staple the straight edge to webbing and hang up as a fun addition to your Christmas decorations.

For round decorations, use a longer rectangle of paper for extra pleats. Create patterns by snipping holes in the sides and points at the ends before opening. Secure the centre with string or staple, then join at either side. Punch a hole at the top and thread twine to hang.

6Itching to get stuck into more fun craft ideas?

Check out our craft page to discover them.

 

Photo Credit: Sue Stubbs, Amanda Ghalaini-Yacoub

Health & Safety

Asbestos, lead-based paints and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber are health hazards you need to look out for when renovating older homes. These substances can easily be disturbed when renovating and exposure to them can cause a range of life-threatening diseases and conditions including cancer. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer or visit our Health & Safety page.

When following our advice in our D.I.Y. videos, make sure you use all equipment, including PPE, safely by following the manufacturer’s instructions. Check that the equipment is suitable for the task and that PPE fits properly. If you are unsure, hire an expert to do the job or talk to a Bunnings Team Member.