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Autumn Angel

By Noreen 54 Comments




By Noreen Doll.

Craft a rustic looking autumn angel with silk leaves in fall colors.

Create a beautiful Autumn Angel with silk or real leaves.

You can find silk leaves at the Dollar Store or the big box store, and I found the leaf bouquet with acorns at Walmart.

If you just want to make one angel, the bouquet alone would be all you need.

You could also use real leaves to make an autumn angel. Here’s how to preserve fall leaves.

preserve fall leaves
Preserve Fall Leaves

Sort the leaves and choose your colors. You need an oak leaf or other long leaf for the body and 2 maple leaf shapes or 2 other matching shapes for the wings.

Use your angel as a magnet, a pin, or a place card on your Thanksgiving table.

Crafty Journal - Autumn Angel

Materials

Fall Leaves in Assorted Shapes and Colors

1 Acorn, real or glittered

Ribbon or Twine

Stapler

Hot Glue Gun

Sharpie Marker in the Body Color, optional

Instructions

1. Use 1 oblong oak shaped leaf for the autumn angel body and 2 maple leaves or other matching leaves for the wings.

2. Lay the oak leaf, with the wide end up, on top of the 2 maple leaves as shown.

Move the leaves around until you like the way it looks.

Staple the 3 leaves together. I used 2 staples because one of the leaves wasn’t caught by the first staple.

3. Use a Sharpie in the body color to color the staples and make them less noticeable. (You could open the stapler and color the 3 or 4 staples ready to come out before you staple the leaves.)

Be careful not to let the Sharpie tip touch the leaf or you will end up with a dark spot like I did.

4. Use a bit of hot glue between the body and the wings right at the top where you will attach the acorn head. Cool.

5. Put some hot glue on the acorn where the back of the head will be, and attach it to the angel body.

6. To make the glitter bow, cut a piece of wire edged glitter ribbon about 4 1/2 or 5 inches long. Adjust the length for the size bow you want.

Fold about half an inch of each end of the ribbon to the back, and gather the bow in the center.

Tie a matching narrow ribbon around the center gathered part.

Fluff the bow. I squeezed it more together at the ends as it was too wide for the size of the autumn angel.

7. Center the bow in the neck area of the angel and hot glue it on.

Alternate Twine Bow.

Cut a piece of twine about 8 inches long and tie a small bow. Adjust the loops to the size you want and tighten them.

Hot glue the twine bow just under the head.

I liked the twine bow for the Autumn Angel because it was more rustic and natural, like the leaves.

Here’s a slightly different version.  The leaf shape for the wings is smaller.

These are the parts I used for this angel. And I used a button instead of an acorn for the head. I cut out the center point of the leaf and just left the two side ones.

My friend made this angel using leaves preserved with Mod Podge.

Autumn angel made with preserved leaves.

My friend also made these autumn angels using silk leaves.

©Noreen Doll

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  1. Aubrey @ Real Housemoms says

    September 11, 2012 at 4:10 am

    This is so creative and cute! I love it. I will be looking for these supplies at Walmart. I love it. Thanks for sharing.

  2. Laura says

    September 11, 2012 at 12:14 pm

    How adorably sweet!

  3. Crissy says

    September 11, 2012 at 6:58 pm

    LOVE THIS!!!!!!

  4. Tracey says

    September 12, 2012 at 12:53 am

    That came out so pretty and I agree I like the twine better too. These would be great as a garland too. Thanks for sharing on the We Made That Linky!

  5. crystal says

    September 12, 2012 at 12:23 pm

    Love this! So adorable! 🙂

  6. The Style Sisters says

    September 12, 2012 at 3:09 pm

    What a fun craft to make…I will have to do this with my grandkiddies! Love that you got the leaves from the dollar store! Cute cute! Thanks for linking up today.
    Karin

  7. The Monko says

    September 12, 2012 at 7:14 pm

    Ooooh I have just discovered your blog and there are so many awesome things on it. I love this post and I’m off to check out your paper clip angels too.

  8. Susan @ Oh My! Creative says

    September 12, 2012 at 7:30 pm

    That’s so sweet! Kids would love to make this! Would love you to share it with my readers at ohmy-creative.com

  9. Capri + 3--Theresa says

    September 12, 2012 at 11:05 pm

    Kids would love to make this (with parent help on the hot glue). Please link this to Artsy Play Wednesday on Capri + 3.

    : 0 ) Theresa
    http://www.multiples-mom.com

  10. Judy Ainger says

    September 13, 2012 at 3:32 am

    What a cute idea! Hopped over from I Gotta Create! Blessings ~ Judy

  11. Michelle says

    September 13, 2012 at 4:19 pm

    Love this! Super cute. Perfect project for little ones. Thanks so much for linking up to Creative Thursday. Can’t wait to see what you share next week! Have a great week.
    Michelle

  12. Terrie says

    September 14, 2012 at 2:18 am

    Cool idea to make use of leaves. I love nature I love leaves and autumn is my fav season. Maples are wonderful. Love the changing color. Have a nice season of fabulous idea.
    Terrie from Hong Kong

  13. Mary @ Ms Redo says

    September 14, 2012 at 4:16 pm

    I love this idea, so simple yet so rustically beautiful. I’ve already stapled my leaves together and going now to search for an acorn to use – thanks so much for sharing. Mary

  14. Diann @ The Thrifty Groove says

    September 15, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    That is so cute. Another great project for my crafting file! Thank you for joining TTF this week. Have a fun weekend!

  15. Karri Reiser says

    September 16, 2012 at 8:13 pm

    So adorable. Thank you for sharing at my Our Favorite Things Link Party.

  16. Kelly @Our Everyday Harvest says

    September 17, 2012 at 2:38 pm

    Wow! This is so beautiful!

    I’m going to make a bunch. Thank you so much for sharing.

    Kelly @ Our Everyday Harvest

  17. Honey says

    September 18, 2012 at 1:32 am

    Thank you for sharing your creative project at Potpourri Friday!

  18. Jeanette says

    September 18, 2012 at 2:29 am

    What a great idea! These will be great for our special needs Sunday school class!

  19. Cathy@My1929Charmer says

    September 18, 2012 at 2:40 pm

    Adorable! Simple and rustic! Would look great on a table as a name tag! Thanks for sharing your inspiration with Sunday’s Best – you helped make the party a success!

  20. Joy says

    September 19, 2012 at 7:37 pm

    So cute! What a great idea for the fall.

  21. Paula says

    September 24, 2012 at 12:21 am

    very creative idea, love it!!!!

  22. Jill @ Create.Craft.Love. says

    September 24, 2012 at 1:51 am

    Love this! Such a cute idea!

  23. Karri Reiser says

    September 24, 2012 at 5:20 am

    Just a little note to share that I featured your post in my Our Favorite Things Link Party this week.
    http://mylifesatreasure.blogspot.com/2012/09/my-favorite-things-link-party-16.html

  24. Susan says

    November 2, 2012 at 2:29 pm

    My little quiet hometown lost a little innocent girl to a sensless murder at the hands of her “friends” last month. We have been raising money for the family. Our tom-boy played soccar and there will be a special ceremony in town this week-end where every sport in town will retire her number 14.
    I’m going to make a GAZILLION as Christmas tree ornaments that we can wear now and raise some money, too.
    Our Angel’s name is AUTUMN…

  25. admin says

    November 2, 2012 at 7:36 pm

    I am so sorry for your town’s loss of a special young lady, and I am deeply touched that you have chosen my Autumn Angel to help her be remembered.

    Noreen

  26. Marilyn says

    November 2, 2012 at 7:57 pm

    These are so cute! You are very clever!

  27. Stephanie from EtsyKids Team says

    November 11, 2012 at 7:58 am

    Hi, I wanted to let you know I featured this on the EtsyKids Team blog along with 50 other Thanksgiving crafts, recipes and printables for kids.
    http://etsykids.blogspot.com/2012/11/50-thanksgiving-crafts-recipes-and.html

  28. Cecilia MyThriftStoreAddiction says

    August 26, 2014 at 1:13 am

    These are just precious! Love it!

  29. Pam says

    August 27, 2014 at 12:45 am

    These are awesome! I already have all the supplies to make them. This is something that I can do with my niece. Pinning!!

  30. Clare says

    August 27, 2014 at 5:40 am

    How cute are they? They would look adorable hanging in a window. I’ve pinned it to my Fall craft board. #MomsLibrary

  31. Sami says

    August 28, 2014 at 11:51 am

    These are so cute. I love autumn and i’m finding myself becoming really excited for the changing leaves and the crisp season. These are too cute and would make great gifts for co-workers…just because! 🙂

  32. Messy Mom says

    August 29, 2014 at 1:55 pm

    I love this idea!

  33. Gwen says

    August 30, 2014 at 7:16 am

    These are adorable! Thanks for sharing!

  34. Jodi says

    August 30, 2014 at 3:31 pm

    What a fun fall craft! I just pinned this and will be featuring it this week at Meaningful Mama. Thanks so much for linking up at Mom’s Library. I hope you’ll be there this week too.

  35. Michele/Finch Rest says

    August 31, 2014 at 12:35 am

    How CUTE!!!!!

  36. cathy@My1929Charmer says

    August 31, 2014 at 4:41 pm

    cute and adorable!

  37. Lou Lou Girls says

    September 1, 2014 at 6:29 pm

    What a cute idea! Pinned. Hugs! Lou Lou Girls

  38. Cathy says

    September 2, 2014 at 12:35 am

    What an adorable little angel. Thank you for sharing at Share It One More Time. Cathy

  39. Amanda @ Dwelling in Happiness says

    September 2, 2014 at 4:00 pm

    So cute! I love how simple this is, but yet totally unique! Dollar store, here I come! 🙂 Also, we’d love for you to link up to our party each week for Motivational Monday!

  40. Theresa @DearCreatives says

    September 3, 2014 at 6:43 pm

    These are adorable! Thanks for sharing at the party @DearCreatives

  41. Carrie says

    September 6, 2014 at 12:11 am

    These are so cute!! I love them!! Thank you for sharing at Sharing Saturday!

  42. Jamie says

    September 22, 2015 at 6:31 pm

    That is adorable!! I’ve never seen a pattern to use for Fall…beautiful!

  43. Mary-In the boondocks says

    September 24, 2015 at 5:30 am

    Very cute and crafty!!

  44. Suzan says

    September 24, 2015 at 10:45 pm

    This is just too pretty for words – and we’ll soon have tons of real leaves here in Montreal – thanks so much for sharing!

  45. Linda says

    September 25, 2015 at 2:27 am

    This is sweet as anything, Noreen!! Sharing on Facebook tonight. Have a great weekend. Linda

  46. Jennifer says

    September 25, 2015 at 4:30 am

    VERY cute! Thanks for sharing on the Weekend Blog Hop at My Flagstaff Home!

    Jennifer

  47. Kim says

    September 25, 2015 at 6:42 am

    We have some silk leaves leftover from another project we needed a use for. This is a great project. Thanks for linking up at #made4kids!

  48. Jen V. says

    September 25, 2015 at 11:40 am

    Visiting from Dear Creatives link party. These are just adorable! I might have to make some of these with my daughters.

  49. Beverly says

    September 25, 2015 at 9:44 pm

    These are adorable. What a great project to do with kids as well. Great little fall angels.
    Thanks for sharing at Turn It Up Tuesday,
    Bev

  50. Mrs Z says

    September 26, 2015 at 12:24 am

    Great project! I love it! Thanks 🙂

  51. Sonja @ SustainMyCraftHabit says

    September 26, 2015 at 11:49 am

    These are adorable. I love all the variations. Thank you for sharing on #HomeMattersParty. Perfect for this time of year.

  52. Beverly says

    September 28, 2015 at 2:00 pm

    This is adorable. Thanks for the great how to and for sharing your projects on Snickerdoodle Sunday. Pinned and Tweeted.

  53. Jann Olson says

    September 29, 2015 at 2:21 am

    Such a unique idea. I’ve never thought of making an Autumn Angel. Cute! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

  54. T'onna @ USS Crafty says

    October 2, 2015 at 6:17 am

    These angels are so cute! i love the ones with the glittery acorn. I have some craft leaves, ribbon, and twine in my craft room, so I could make some with my daughter. That sounds like a fun craft for us! Thanks for sharing!

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