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Angel Crafts
Check out these fantastic angel crafts - all complete with pictures! These make great Christmas gifts!
911 Angel Pin Here's a simple project your whole group can make and wear in remembrance of Sept. 11.
Y ou Need: Our project prepack makes 30 911 angel pins. Instructions: Cut satin cord into an 18" length. Stiffen end with white glue. Slide the angel bead to the center of the cord. On each side slide on one red, one gold and one blue pony bead. Open up the coiless pin. Slide the 911 beads onto the pin and around to the opposite side. Slide one end of the cord through the 911 beads. Slide the other end of the cord through the 911 beads in the opposite direction. Push the cord ends through pony beads in the opposite direction and then through the angel again. Bring the cords down and slide together through a heart bead. Tie an overhand knot tightly under the bead. Trim cords. ©2001-2002 MakingFriends.com Inc. All rights reserved.
WWJD Key Ring Our WWJD key ring is a terrific bible study project. Project designed by Cathy G., of Kings Park.
You Need: Our project prepack makes 30 pins. Instructions:  Cut cord to 30". Stiffen cord ends with white glue. Let dry. Fold satin cord in half and half hitch to a key ring by placing the folded end down through the key ring and drawing the cord ends down through the folded end loop.
String one cord through an angel bead. String the other cord through the angel bead in the opposite direction. Pull tight pushing the bead up to the key ring. String eight beads on each cord. String a ninth bead onto one cord and push the other cord through the ninth bead in the opposite direction forming a loop. Continue around the loop, pushing the right hand cord though the left side beads and the left hand cord through the right side of the beads. String both cords through the angle bead one more time.  Bring cords down. String the left hand cord through a "W" bead and string the right hand cord through the same bead in the opposite direction. Continue with another "W" bead, a "J" Bead, and a "D" Bead. String both cords through the 9th pony bead in opposite directions. String on a heart bead. Tie off. Trim cords.
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911 Angel with Lanyard Hook Our 911 angel decoration is just right for your key ring, your backpack or use it as a zipper pull.
This project was designed by Teresa B. of Kings Park
 You Need: Our project prepack makes sixty 911 angels with lanyard hook. Instructions: Cut satin cord into an 18" length. Tie the cord at the center to a lanyard hook. String both ends through a heart pony bead. Snug the bead up against the lanyard hook.String on the angel bead pushing the left cord through the left side of the bead and the right cord through the right side of the bead. On each side, string on one red, one white and one blue pony bead. String one cord through the number "9" bead. String the other cord through the same bead in the opposite direction. String one cord through a number "1" bead. String the other cord through the same bead in the opposite direction. String one cord through the second number "1" bead. String the other cord through the same bead in the opposite direction. Slide a red pony bead onto both cords and push it up to the number beads. Tie an overhand knot tightly under the bead. Trim cords. ©2001-2002 MakingFriends.com Inc. All rights reserved.
Angel Pin You can make this pin in just a minute and have a beautiful SWAP to share.
 You Need: Our project prepack make 60 angel pins. Instructions: Cut satin cord into a 12" length. Stiffen the ends with white glue. Half hitch to safety pin by folding cord in half and placing the folded end down through the middle of the safety pin and drawing the cord ends down through the folded end loop. Diagram at right shows how a half hitch looks on a key ring. Pull tight. Slide a gold metallic pony bead up both cords and push it up tight to half hitch. String on the angel bead pushing the left cord through the left side of the bead and the right cord through the right side of the bead. Slide a another gold metallic pony bead up both cords and push it up to the angle bead. Tie an overhand knot tightly under the bead. Trim cords. ©2001-2002 MakingFriends.com Inc. All rights reserved.
Crystal Angels Combines art and science in one cool project everyone will love!
Submitted by Julie of Marrietta, GA You need:  Instructions:
Bend a white pipe cleaner to form the shape of an angel head and body. Cut 2" off a gold pipe cleaner and twist it around the head of the angel. Use the rest of the pipe cleaner to make the wings. Bend open a pipe cleaner and attach it to the top of the angel. Mix up a batch of Zippy Crystals. Hang the angel from a pencil into the solution. Let sit over night. Remove your crystal angel from solution in the morning. ©2001-2002 MakingFriends.com Inc. All rights reserved.
Safety Pin Angel
Combine everyone's two favorite crafts... pony bead patterns and beaded safety pins for a winning angel project. Makes great ornaments or back pack decorations.
You need: Our project prepack makes 18 angels.  Instructions:
Cut cord to 30". Stiffen ends with white glue. Let dry. Fold in half and tie a knot 1/2" below the fold.
Choose your bead colors for the wings. Open six size 2 safety pins and string on the beads. Four safety pins should have four beads each. Two safety pins should have three beads each. See diagram at right. Close the pins. Choose your bead colors for the body. Open five size 4 safety pins and string on the beads. Two safety pins should have four beads each. Two safety pins should have five beads each. One safety pin should have six beads. See diagram at above. Close the pins.  These written directions for weaving the pins and beads may seem complicated. Just follow along using the diagram above.
String three metallic pony beads on one end. String the other cord end through the same three beads in the opposite direction. String one barrel bead on one cord. String the other cord end through the same bead in the opposite direction. String one metallic pony bead on one end. String the other cord end through the same bead in the opposite direction. Tighten cord, pulling both ends evenly and firmly. String the safety pins in the order shown above on one cord. String that cord through the metallic neck bead again forming a loop that holds the safety pins. String that cord down through the first safety pin of the wing. Pull it through the opening on the pin head. String on a metallic bead, then through the next wing safety pin head. String on a metallic bead, then through the third wing safety pin. String on a metallic bead, then through the last two beads on the first safety pin of the body. String on a metallic bead then through the head of the first body pin. String on two metallic beads, then through the next body safety pin head. String on two metallic beads, then through the third body safety pin head. String the other cord through the last safety pin on the wing then through the head. Continue adding gold beads and stringing through the heads as with the first cord. Tie off under middle safety pin. Add a dab of glue on the knot. Let dry and trim. ©2001-2002 MakingFriends.com Inc. All rights reserved. Angel Worry Doll Guatemalan children tell their worries to dolls and place them under their pillows. According to legend, the dolls take their worries away.
 You Need: Instructions: Cut the heads off two kitchen matches with a craft knife. Use a glue gun to attach one to each side of the clothespin for arms. Use a tiny bit of glue to attach the end of white floss to the back "neck" of the doll. Wrap floss snugly around the neck and down over the top of the match sticks for shoulders. Continue wrapping under the matchsticks and down to the "ankles". Trim floss and secure with a tiny bit of glue to the back of the doll. Wrap both arms in white floss from the shoulders to the "wrists" in the same manner. Wrap gold cord around waist. Secure with a dab of glue at the back of the doll. Paint a set of woodsie wings gold. Let dry and glue to the back of the angel. Choose a hair color. Cut a 12" piece of floss and dip it completely into tacky glue wiping off the excess by running it through your fingers. Arrange the floss in small circles on the head of the doll to look like curly hair. A toothpick will make positioning the hair easier. Use a marker to dab on eyes. ©2001-2002 MakingFriends.com Inc. All rights reserved. Angel Necklace Make a boy or girl angel from precut wood pieces.
 You need: - Angel Pattern
- Precut Wood Pieces (see below)
- Paint, Paint Markers, or Dye*
- 36" Piece of Yarn or Cord
- Tacky Glue
- Scrap of White Felt
- Hole Punch
- Fine Point Black Marker
| Woodsies Pieces for Girl: |
| Woodsies Pieces for Boy: | - 2 Large Hearts
- 1 Large Oval
- 1 Large Circle
- 1 Large Triangle
- 1 Medium Square
- 5 Small Ovals
- 2 Small Tear Drops
- 4 Small Circles
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| - 2 Large Hearts
- 1 Large Oval
- 1 Large Circle
- 1 Large Rectangle
- 5 Small Ovals
- 2 Small Circles
| Instructions: Paint all wood pieces. Let dry. Assemble with tacky glue according to pattern. Use holes punched from felt to make to eyes. Add pupils, mouth and boy's clothes detail with fine point marker. Glue yarn to back to make a necklace. *Tip for group craft: Dye pieces ahead of time to keep mess and time to a minimum. You can do this by soaking the wooden pieces in traditional fabric dye dissolved in water or try soaking in concentrated kool-aid. You can even use dried out markers. Just remove the pads from inside the barrels and place in a tub of water with wooden pieces. ©2001-2002 MakingFriends.com Inc. All rights reserved. Angel Costume Great for church plays, Halloween, or dress-up. No sewing required! You need: - White Queen-Size Pillow Case
- 2 Yards of Sheer White Fabric
- 1 Yard Gold Cord
- Scissors
- For Beaded Halo:
Tinsel Pipe Cleaners
Glow-in-the-Dark Beads
Instructions:
Cut three holes in the pillow case, one for the head and one for each arm. A 3" slit down the back from the neck hole will make it easier to get on and off. Wrap gold cord around the waist cinching in the waist and tie. Fold sheer fabric in half lengthwise. Drape it over the shoulders and pin at neck. For Halo:
Hold two tinsel pipecleaners together and slide them into one glow-in-the-dark yellow bead. Push the bead to the middle. Put eight white glow-in-the-dark beads on each of the ends of the pipecleaners. Slide one glow-in-the-dark yellow bead on to each side (both pipecleaners) as shown. Continue until you have enough to form a halo. Twist ends together hiding the ends under beads. 
©2001-2002 MakingFriends.com Inc. All rights reserved. This angel will make a wonderful holiday gift!
You Need:
--4 Yellow or Gold Pony Beads
--7 Orange Pony Beads
--5 Ivory Pony Beads
--28 White Pony Beads
--20 Clear Pony Beads
--2 Yards Satin Cord
--1 Lanyard Hook Basic Instructions:
Fold your ribbon in half to find the center. Use a half hitch (see detail below) to secure it to lanyard hook. Lace beads using pattern at right as a guide. Wings are the last to be laced. After you finish the angel's dress, lace back up to the arms and add wings using pattern below right as a guide. Finish by tying off with a double knot on angel's back. 
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