Classic Denim Pocket Angel DIY

I've been crafting for as long as I can remember.

As a child, whenever I had free time, I made clothes for my Barbies and Dawn dolls with a tiny stapler and fabric scraps.

I decoupaged jigsaw puzzles for my walls, cross stitched pillow covers, made pot holders with fabric bands and painted plaster figurines for Christmas.

Of course, as I got older, my crafty pursuits took on a more grown up flair.

I began painting, making theater costumes, I focused on decorating projects and thrift flips.

However.

I've never abandoned the classics.

There's something about a tried and true craft that just makes me smile. The history, the nostalgia.

And the opportunity to put my own spin on it. So fun!

I think most of my angel crafts fall into this category. Including my:Well, this week, I finally got around to making a crafty angel ornament that's been on the list forever.

How To Make A Pant Pocket Angel

It's a quick and easy craft for Christmas or anytime of the year, really, and it's so simple to customize.

Now, most of the time when I see these cuties, they're made from jeans...and truth be told, I made mine from denim pant pockets, too.

Although, they were white jeans, not blue.

I used my blue jeans for another winter craft.


But. That got me thinking. You could actually make these angels using pockets from any pants...in different fabric and colors to match your decor or theme.

That would make quite a collection to decorate your Christmas tree, give as handmade gifts, set on your table as DIY place cards or display in your home all year round.

Supplies:

I had all these supplies on hand, but you can pick up everything to embellish your angel at the dollar store.

• Pant pocket - blue jeans are the most common but any sturdy pocket will do
• Wooden ball - I used a 1" wooden bead
• Spanish moss
• Ribbon or twine
• Tiny flowers or beads or sequins
  
• Pip berry garland
• Glue gun and sticks
• Scissors

Step 1: Separate Pocket From Pants

I'd done this years ago, before I tossed the pants.

I just used a seam ripper to gently cut the threads holding the pockets onto the pants. Super simple.

Step 2: Create The Body and Wings

To create the angel body and wings, I tied a bit of white, shimmery ribbon around the pocket, about a third of the way up.


Then I tied a bow. Everything below the ribbon was her dress and the gathered fabric above the ribbon became her wings.

Step 3: Add A Head

Adding the head was a bit tricky since my denim fabric was so thick. 

I found that when I tried to squish it down to place the head on top of the wings it didn't fit quite right.

So I cut a bit of the fabric away and then glued in down, creating a pocket or indent for the head to rest.


Then I hot glued the wooden ball in place.

Step 4: Add Hair and Halo

Next she needed hair, so I added hot glue on the top of the wooden ball/ bead.


And popped some moss on top.

Moss isn't always easy to work with, it takes a little finessing. So I added a lot and then trimmed it in a style I liked.


Once I was happy with her new hairdo, I wound a little bit of pip berry garland around my finger, snipped the end off and glued it in place.


To create a small halo.

Step 5: Add Some Embellishments

To doll up my tiny dolly, I added a few flowers to the bottom of her dress.


Since my pocket was a sharp square, I also decided to glue one corner back, to give the bottom of the dress a little more movement.

Step 6: Add A Hanger

The last step in my process was to add a ribbon the back of my angel so I could hang her up, to display or use as an ornament.


When I was done, I had an absolutely darling angel.

One I was so taken with, that I had to make another...with a red halo, because, well...red is my favorite decorating color.

In case there was any doubt. 😉


Now I have two very charming, denim pocket angels to decorate my cottage at Christmas.

And to bring me a little joy all year long.

In classic craft style.

How fabulous.

How do you feel about classic crafts?

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Hey, don't run away yet. My friend Ann, from The Apple Street Cottage has arranged another Do It Over Designers Hop for us and this one is very special since it's the last one of the year.


So grab a cup of something hot, sit back and pop on over to visit my friends!

Happy Hopping, Friends!