I started decorating for summer which means I started pulling out my Americana decor. We seem to love angels here at The Shabby Tree so I thought it would be fun to create an Americana angel. This angel will be great to add to all of my other Americana decor.
You can find these list of supplies that I’ll be using for this angel down below.
1. One all purpose wet mop refill
2. Fabric pieces in red, cream and star print
3. Hot glue
4. Two small doilies
5. Small dowel
6. One wire hanger
7. One 3.8” styrofoam ball
8. One gold crown from Totally Dazzled
9. Lace ribbon
10. One small star bling embellishment
You can leave your mop white or coffee stain it. I like to pour instant coffee in warm water and dip the mop into the mixture. You can add as much instant coffee as you want. The more coffee the darker the stain will be.
The next step is to add the dowel to the styrofoam ball. I added a little hot glue to help secure the dowel in place. Your dowel can be as thick as you want and as long as you want. I find small dowels in Walmart.
The next step is to rip strips of the cream fabric. I’m using a muslin fabric but you can use any type of fabric for this.
Once you have the strips you’ll start wrapping them onto the styrofoam ball.
You’ll want to add a little hot glue as you wrap the strips around the styrofoam ball. Once I had the cream fabric in place I then added some lace ribbon.
The next step is to add the doilies to the dowel.
I cut the center opening of the doily to fit the dowel through. You can find doilies that I’m using on our website by clicking the link down below.
Once I had both doilies in place I then added the mop. You’ll want to cut a hole in the center of the mop to slide the dowel through.
You can use the strands of the mop to help secure the mop tight around the dowel.
Be sure to add some hot glue to help hold the mop flush against the dollies.
The next step is to make the wings to the angel. You’ll want to form the wire hanger into the shape of angel wings.
Once you have the shape of the wings you’ll want to trace them onto the star fabric. Be sure to have your fabric with the back side facing out when tracing the wings.
Once the wings were traced I then folded the fabric in half and cut them out. Folding the fabric in half and then cutting the wings out will allow the wings to both be the same size.
The next step is to glue the wire hanger and fabric pieces all together.
I decided to cut the top hook of the hanger off. You can bend the small top piece to create a small hook for hanging.
You’ll want to add hot glue to secure the wings to the back side of the angel.
Once you have the wings in place you’ll then rip strips of the red fabric.
You’ll want to cut your strips into 5 inch strips. I did not count how many strips I cut. You’ll want to add as many strips as you want.
You’ll randomly knot the red fabric strips to the mop strips.
I decided to braid some arms for my angel. I took 3 strips each having 3 strips of the mop and braided them together.
I brought both arms together and tied them together.
I added a little hot glue to secure the crown to the head. This angel turned out so cute and will look great any where in your home. I hope you’ll get creative and give this angel a try.
Barb I absolutely love this angel and I look forward to making her😇♥️🤍💙👍🏻
She is adorable Barb!
Beautiful! I plan to make this Angel. Thanks for all your wonderful inspiration.
Beautiful Americana Angel ❤️🤍💙
The angel turned out beautiful. I didn’t get to see you make it was not feeling well. I’m making this I have everything but a crown. I think it will still be beautiful
She’s so pretty and patriotic! I would love her!
I have a Halloween ghost made from a mop. It’s probably 30 years old and still looks like new. Guess it’s time to add to my mop head collection. lol
PS, the Decor Steals angel is gorgeous too! She would be a great “garden guardian”!
Barb…your patriotic angel on Friday night hangout was adorable….love the decor steals outdoor angel…she is beautiful….
I love this!! Such a cute idea and loved Friday Night Hangout!! Thank you, Barb!! ❤️🤍💙🌲
Love this craft. Cannot wait for the hangout tonight. Eagerly awaiting blig for the fairy you made. Thank you for the inspiration and uplifting business. We do feel like a family. A big thank you…and to your worker bees too!
This a super cute idea can’t wait for Friday night hang out
Morning Barb
The patriotic angel is beautiful. You’re so talented and creative lovely angel and the red bows was just perfect to make it complete.
Barb I love this American angel doll, she is gorgeous, looking forward to Friday night hangout
This angel is so very cute!!! I love the decor steel angel very much. It is so beautiful°°
Barb I ❤️❤️❤️ this angel! Can’t wait for Friday night hangout! She is beautiful…the little red bows really make the craft! I have no suggestions to improve…she is perfect.
What a beautiful Angel. I love 💕 it.
Barb, I love this idea. I’d think it does need some hair. Other than that. It’s beautiful and unique. I am giving this a try.
I love your angel and the ribbons in her “hair”😄🇺🇸♥️🤍💙
I am going to try to get the supplies needed to make her. I love angels.
Barb I absolutely love your patriotic angel! She is so cute n so ready for Memorial Weekend and the 4th of July! Fantastic!
Super job Barb….love her.
Barb, I absolutely love this angel!! I can’t wait to watch tomorrow night’s live!!!!!
Love the body but think I would cover all the head with lace or maybe leave small openings for eyes, nose and mouth. Hair might be a nice addition but is not really needed. Great craft for July 4.
She is so sweet, I want to make one!!
I think the angle is so pretty you worked very hard on this craft and it shows
This one took some time Love her 😇🫡🇺🇲 2nd favorite of the day, after the 🧚♀️ Fairy!
I loved everything about this angel. Then came the crown . I didn’t understand the crown…I don’t like it I would have liked it better with some braided braids in her hair…….I love the angel except for the crown I would have done that differently. ….
Barb this Americana angel is so cute! I will have to put her on my list of craft projects to do. I can’t ever find those mops heads. What else could I use? I’ve Gwen following you since 3019. Love The Shabby Tree
Oh My GOSHES!! Love this!! Awesome creation!
Barb..your patriotic angel 😇 is adorable….cant wait to watch you make her on Fri night hangout! Jane
Love your patriotic Angel ❤️Such a creative mind Barb! I ordered the wooden patriotic angel that sold on the Shabby tree boutique! So darn cute!❤️🤍💙
Barb, this turned out amazing. You come up with the greatest ideas. I absolutely love her. She is patriotic and she us beautiful!💦💦💦🌲
How cute!!! You are so creative! It would be fun to make it! Thanks for showing us!
Love the American Angel, beautiful. I would love to try and make it.♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
This is absolutely amazing! Beautiful patriotic craft! I love it!
I absolutely love her! I am going to try to get the supplies and make her with you!
She’s precious! LOVE how this turned out!!! Great job, Barb!!💖💖💖
Wow! She is beautiful!! I love her crown 👑. Great job! Love you Barb!!
She’s adorable and I can’t wait to make her ! See you tomorrow night.