If you’re looking for easy clothespin ornaments for kids, you’ve come to the right place. Learn how to make this beautiful DIY Christmas Angel Ornament from a wooden clothespin, a pipe cleaner, and ribbon with our helpful step-by-step tutorial and video.
You may enjoy pairing this craft with our Pine Cone Angel Ornament!
How to Make a Christmas Angel Ornament
Round clothespins are the perfect shape for crafting little dolls, like these darling angels. Their simple, sturdy design makes them easy for kids to hold and decorate, while giving crafters a fun base to work with. Add shimmering ribbon wings, and you instantly have a charming ornament that adds a touch of sparkle to Christmas trees, gift packages, or even a handmade Nativity scene. Kids of all ages will love personalizing their angels with paint, ribbon, and tiny details, making this a craft that’s both festive and full of creative joy!
Why You’ll Love This Craft
This DIY angel ornament is more than just a fun holiday activity—it’s simple, creative, and perfect for kids of all ages.
- Simple setup – You only need a few inexpensive craft supplies you probably already have on hand.
- Kid-friendly – Perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age kids to make with minimal help.
- Creative and customizable – Kids can paint faces, choose ribbon colors, and add personal touches to each angel.
- Festive and sparkly – Perfect for brightening up your tree, gifts, or holiday displays.
- Fun for all ages – A delightful project that keeps little hands busy while creating something memorable.
Craft Supplies Needed for the Angel Ornament
Before you get started, make sure you have everything you need!
- Round wooden clothespins (dolly pegs/pins)
- White ruffled ribbon trim
- White and silver ribbon
- Silver pipe cleaners
- Low-temperature hot glue gun
- Acrylic paint
- Paintbrushes
- Pony beads
- Silver elastic cord
- Scissors
Watch the Video Tutorial
To see the process in action, watch the video below to see how we made our angel ornaments!
How to Make a Clothespin Angel Ornament
STEP 1: Create the angel’s dress. If you want to paint the clothespin, do that before adding the ribbon. Once your paint is dry and you’ve gathered your supplies, use a hot glue gun to attach white ruffled ribbon trim to the wooden clothespin. Then, wrap the ribbon all the way up to the “neck” to form the angel’s dress.
STEP 2: Paint the angel’s face and hair. Invite your child to paint eyes, lips, and hair on their dolly peg using a paintbrush, toothpick, or the wooden end of a paintbrush. We used black paint for the eyes, red for the lips, and a mix of yellow, brown, and black for the hair.
STEP 3: Add the halo. Shape a small piece of silver pipe cleaner into a halo, then gently glue it to the top of the angel’s head with hot glue.
STEP 4: Make the bun. Glue a pony bead to the back of the angel’s head. This will look like a cute little bun!
STEP 5: Create the wings. Cut two 4-inch lengths each of white and silver ribbon. Fold the ribbons and secure the ends with a small dot of hot glue to form the angel’s wings. Then, glue the wings to the back of the ornament.
STEP 6: Add a hanging loop. Cut an 8-inch piece of silver elastic cord and tie it into a loop. Secure it to the back of the angel ornament with a drop of hot glue. Now your beautiful angel ornament is ready to be hung on the Christmas tree! It is such an adorable ornament and makes a great keepsake for loved ones.
More Christmas Ornament Crafts for Kids
Want to keep crafting? Try these DIY ornaments next:
- Popsicle Stick Reindeer – Easy and fun Popsicle Stick Reindeer craft for kids using craft sticks, pom-poms, and googly eyes.
- Scrap Fabric and Cinnamon Stick Ornaments – Make rustic Christmas ornaments with fabric scraps and cinnamon sticks for a cozy holiday touch.
- Beaded Candy Cane Ornaments – Simple beaded candy cane craft for kids using red and white pony beads—perfect for Christmas decorating.
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About the Guest Author
Ria Cheripuram is a craft blogger who lives in Australia with her husband and 3-year-old little girl. She is a former software engineer who loves crafting and spending quality time with family. She shares easy craft tutorials on her blog, Crafts by Ria. Her aim is to create a unique bonding experience between kids and parenting through crafting. Follow her on Facebook and Pinterest, then check out her craft, How to Make a Surprise Wreath Christmas Card.
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