Angel ornaments are a classic holiday ornament found on most Christmas trees. This holiday season, give your ornament a rustic twist by making the angels with burlap instead of ribbons or colored fabrics. I originally posted a quick step-by-step video where I show exactly how to make these burlap angel ornaments on my Facebook page. They ended up being such a hit, I decided to share them on the site, too!
So, are you ready to make some beautiful burlap angel ornaments for your tree? Pair these with other homemade ornaments like these Fingerprint Reindeer Ornaments or choose from some of my favorite Hoop Ornament Ideas.
Make your own burlap angel ornaments:
Some look forward to holiday decorations, others wait in anticipation for baking Christmas cookies. Me? I impatiently wait all year long for ornament-making season. They really do make for the perfect quick and easy gifts for friends, neighbors, and co-workers. They’re also a great family craft that makes for a treasured momento to look back on year after year. Does anyone else have decades’ worth of homemade ornaments in a box you just can’t throw out?
These easy, DIY angel ornaments with burlap are perfect for the rustic, farm-house themed tree. Quick and kid-friendly, this Christmas craft takes just a few minutes and is simple enough for anyone to make.
Supplies needed to make these angel ornaments:
- Wired burlap ribbon 2 inches wide
- Lace trim
- 3/4 to 1 inch wood beads
- Jute twine
- Hot glue and glue gun
NOTE: Want to skip the reading and watch exactly how to make these angel ornaments? Check out the video below where I explain the whole process!
How to make your burlap angel ornaments:
- Cut two pieces of burlap ribbon with scissors. One piece should measure 4 inches long and the other should be 6 inches long.
- Add lace trim along one end of the 6-inch long piece with hot glue.
- Fold the 6-inch long piece in half and gather at the top, securing by tying with a piece of twine. NOTE: This piece of twine should be really long, as we will use to hang on the tree.
- Gather the 4-inch piece of burlap ribbon in the center and tie with a piece of jute twine. Trim this twine but save the ends for later.
- Hot glue the 4-inch piece (the wings) to the back of the 6-inch piece (the body).
- Thread string from the top of the 6-inch piece through a wood bead, then use hot glue to secure the bead into place.
- Tie strings for hanging on the tree and trim any excess.
- Use a scrap piece of jute twine to make a small circle (halo).
- Add with hot glue to the string a little above the head.
- Your burlap angel ornaments are complete and ready to hang on your farmhouse style tree!
It is important to note that I used two different sized wooden beads on my two ornaments because that is what I had on hand. However, I think some about 3/4- to 1-inch in diameter would look best, so if you are headed out to purchase supplies for this one, look for beads about that size.
See how easy this Christmas craft is? Gather your friends and family together, and make some angel ornaments for your tree today! You will love how perfectly this rustic, burlap ornament pairs with your farmhouse-style Christmas tree.
Love these angel ornaments and want more ideas? Try the links below!
- Winter snowman art with burlap
- Candy cane wreath from burlap
- Cross decor with burlap
- Plaid and burlap ornaments
- 25 angel crafts for kids
Want to print the instructions for making these easy angel ornaments? You can use the card below!
Equipment
- Pair of scissors
- Hot glue gun and glue sticks
Supplies
- Wired burlap ribbon 2 inches wide
- Lace trim
- 3/4 to 1 inch wood beads
- Jute twine
- Hot glue
Instructions
- Cut two pieces of burlap ribbon. One to 4 inches long and one to 6 inches long.
- Add lace trim along one end of the 6 inch long piece with hot glue.
- Then fold the 6 inch long piece in half and gather at the top securing by tying with a piece of twine. NOTE: This piece of twine should be really long as we will use to hang on the tree as well.
- Gather 4 inch piece of burlap ribbon in the center and tie with a piece of jute twine. Trim this twine but save ends for later.
- Then hot glue 4 inch piece (the wings) to the back of the 6 inch piece (the body).
- Thread string from the top of the 6 inch piece through a wood bead then secure bead into place with a little hot glue as well.
- Tie strings for hanging on tree and trim any excess.
- Then use a scrap piece of jute twine to make a small circle (halo).
- Add with hot glue to the string a little above the head.
- Your burlap angel ornaments are complete and ready to hang on your farmhouse style tree.
So simple, but so effective. I love your little hessian angels. Here in Australia, we call burlap, hessian.
These angels are so cute… and so simple! Thanks for sharing. 🙂 Liz
These are so darling! I love them. Thanks for sharing this post with us. I’m definitely pinning and sharing =)
Hi Angie, I featured your adorable angels on Shoestring Elegance’s What to do Weekends party this week as well as on my Facebook page! Pinned to the party board as well! Thanks for sharing with us.
The little angels are delightful!
Found on FR blog hop. Sharing at The Farmers Lamp- love this craft!
These angels are so, so cute! (And I loved your video – you are a natural!)
Hi Angie, I have been wanting to make these for a while so today I sat down and did it! I made 20. Couldn’t find my ball of jute so I used gold tinsel and white irridescent pipe cleaners with green ornament hangers., After I made a few burlap ones like yours, I branched out to a finer woven burlap with red zig zags, then 8″ wide sheer ribbon with an irr. pattern and glitter. I had bot some Big Lots 2 boxes of plastic bow ornaments with silver glitter 4/.40 after Christmas and used them for wings. I had 6 beads with faces, lots of plain apple wooden ones with only a stem hole and beads with large holes all the way through. I made my angels bigger because I could! I used different kinds of lace on the burlap ones; some look like choir members. Still have have 2″ gold sheer ribbon and and improbable pearl necklace that I want to use to make small angels. I divvied my pile in half-some for me to sell, some for our church bazaar in Nov. I try to make something every month so I don’t go crazy in Oct..Thanx for your great tutorial. Happy Easter!
This is awesome! So glad you made some!
What a great Angel.
Every year I make Angels and give to all our family and friends.
This year’s Angel is done, but this burlap angel goes into my file for next Christmas.
What is that finger protector you have for when working with hot glue???
I need to get one. Ouch. many burnt finger tips.!
Silicone finger tip! They are lifesavers!