Paper Angel Tree Topper

Make a paper angel tree topper for your Christmas tree using a free printable, staples, and glue. 

A paper angel tree topper is a great handmade Christmas tree topper for your Christmas tree. Just use a printable angel tree topper to create your own unique angel tree topper. Download and print off the printed angel tree topper. Cut the angel out and then use glue and tape to put the angel together. If you don’t need a topper, just add a string on the back to hang from the tree as a Christmas ornament. Pair it with some DIY Wine Cork Angel Christmas Ornaments for an angel-inspired Christmas tree.

Making homemade Christmas ornaments is a great family tradition. You can make ornaments out of lots of different things like:

• Ping Pong Snowman Craft Ornament
• DIY Emoji Christmas Ornaments
• Easy DIY Pasta Christmas Ornaments
• Easy and Cute Mug of Hot Cocoa Christmas Ornament
• DIY Nativity Christmas Ornament Crafts for Kids {And Adults!}
• or whatever you have around the house.

This angel tree topper is fun and easy to make with paper, coloring supplies, and glue.

Paper Angle Tree Topper Directions:

Download the angel topper printable. The angel topper is free when you sign up for our newsletter. Print it out on cardstock.

Cut around the outline, wings, and head of the angel. Stop at the two white dots around the neck. Leave the head attached to the body. Fold the head forward a little bit to create a very light crease. 

Next, cut out the inner wings and songbook. 

These are the 4 pieces you need to make the angel. 

Cut the white slits in each wing. You can see them on the pattern to the right and left of the angel’s head. They look like 2 white lines. 

Curve the angel around and slide the two slits together to form the angel wings. 

Staple the angel at the back so that the wings are evenly placed on each side. Firmly curve the wings back. Slightly flatten the cone body shape so that everything is balanced. 

Glue the smaller inner wings on the blank side of the angel wings. 

Next, glue the songbook with the hands to the front side of the body. For a 3D effect, allow the top part of the songbook to remain unattached. 

Paint your angle with Mod Pod Sparkle, if desired.  The Mod Podge will add a little bling to your angel as well as make it a little sturdier. Mod Podge also sells a hologram and extreme glitter version if you want to try those out. 

Use a small craft paintbrush to add a light coat of the Mod Podge. The Mod Podge will dry clear. Allow drying completely before moving on. 

Next, add a halo to your angel using a braid or ribbon.  You can use any kind of thin ribbon or braid you like. 

Wrap the ribbon around the forehead and attach it with craft glue at the front and back of the head.

You can add a string or ornament hanger if you wish to hang the angel from the tree. Or carefully place her at the top of your Christmas tree.

Print

Paper Angel Tree Topper

Yield: 1 angel

Author: Camille

Equipment

• Scissors
• Stapler and staples
• Small Paint Brush

Materials

• Paper angel printable
• White craft glue
• Mod Podge Sparkle
• Braid or Ribbon

Instructions

• Download the angel topper printable.
• Cut around the outline, wings, and head of the angel. Stop at the two white dots around the neck. Leave the head attached to the body. Fold the head forward a little bit to create a very light crease. 
• Cut out the inner wings and songbook. 
• Cut the white slits in each wing. You can see them just to the right and left of the angel’s head on the pattern. 
• Curve the angel around and slide the two slits together to form the angel wings. 
• Staple the angel at the back so that the wings are evenly placed on each side. Firmly curve the wings back. Slightly flatten the cone body shape so that everything is balanced. 
• Glue the smaller, inner wings on the blank side of the angel wings. 
• Glue the songbook with the hands to the front side of the body. For a 3D effect, allow the top part of the songbook to remain unattached. 
• Paint your angle with Mod Pod Sparkle, if desired.
• Use a small craft paintbrush to add a light coat of the Mod Podge. The Mod Podge will dry clear. Allow to dry completely before moving on. 
• Add a halo to your angel using a braid or ribbon.  You can use any kind of thin ribbon or braid you like. 
• Wrap the ribbon around the forehead and attach it with craft glue at the front and back of the head.
• You can add a string or ornament hanger if you wish to hang the angel from the tree. Or carefully place her at the top of your Christmas tree.