Star Angel
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Star Angel

Create this whimsical angel for yourself or to give as a gift. She'll add a touch of whimsey anywhere you place her!
Designed by Jean Kievlan for Lara's Crafts
  
Project #:
e01103
  
 
 Crafting Time: 45 minutes
 Skill Level:
 1 being the easiest
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  • DecoArt™ Americana® Acrylics, Baby Blue
  • DecoArt™ Americana® Acrylics, Blueberry
  • DecoArt™ Americana® Acrylics, Buttermilk
  • DecoArt™ Americana® Acrylics, Ebony Black
  • DecoArt™ Americana® Acrylics, Flesh Tone
  • DecoArt™ Americana® Acrylics, Glorious Gold
  • DecoArt™ Americana® Acrylics, Pumpkin
  • DecoArt™ Americana® Acrylics, Raw Sienna
  • DecoArt™ Americana® Acrylics, Titanium White
  • Lara's Crafts Arms, 2
  • Lara's Crafts Flowerpot, 2½-inch
  • Lara's Crafts Primitive Star, ¾-inch
  • Lara's Crafts Wing, 1¼-inch x 4-inch
  • Lara's Crafts Wooden Doll Head, 1½-inch
  • Loew-Cornell® Brush Tub II®
  • Loew-Cornell® Comfort Handle™ Paintbrush, ½-inch Wash
  • Loew-Cornell® Comfort Handle™ Paintbrush, No. 2 Round
  • Loew-Cornell® Comfort Handle™ Paintbrush, No. 8 Shader, No. 3300
  • Loew-Cornell® Super Chaco Paper, 1 package
  • Lara's Crafts Old Thyme Spool, 1¾-inch
  • Doll hair, blonde
  • Glue gun, lo-temp
  • Glue sticks, lo-temp
  • Wire, gold or star, 4 inches
  • Cosmetic blush, pink powder

Cost of each project will vary depending on materials used.

Due to the seasonal nature of some merchandise, actual availability of some products pictured may vary.
 
  • Paint the wing and the rim of the pot Buttermilk. Shade the edges with Raw Sienna.
 
  • Paint the remainder of the flowerpot and the sleeve part of the arms with Baby Blue. Shade the edges with Blueberry.
 
  • Paint the doll head, hand part of the arm and center area of the spool with Flesh Tone. Shade the edges of the hand and leg area of the spool with Raw Sienna. Paint the rim area of the spool with Glorious Gold.
 
  • Paint the eyes, nose and mouth with Ebony Black. Highlight the right side of each eye with Titanium White. Add a Titanium White dot to each eye. When paint is dry, rub Pink powder blush on the angel's cheeks, then add a Titanium White dot to each cheek.
 
  • Paint the primitive star and the stars on the hem of the angel's dress Marigold. Shade the right side of each star with Pumpkin. Highlight the left side of each star with Titanium White.
 
  • Glue the spool legs inside the flowerpot dress. Glue the head to the top of the flowerpot dress. Glue blonde doll hair on the head.
 
  • Glue the arms on the dress. Glue the primitive star in the hands. Glue the wings at the back of the dress.
 
  • Make a halo out of gold wire. Glue the halo at the top of the angel's head.
Tip: Use Tacky Glue to attach wood parts. Use lo-temp glue to attach doll hair and halo.

Optional: Paint angel's dress Red or Green to make a Holiday Angel.
 
The information on this instruction sheet is presented in good faith, but no warranty is given, nor results guaranteed. Quantities and selections may vary at each store. Michaels® Stores, Inc. disclaims all liability from any injury to anyone undertaking the construction of this project as a result of improper safety precautions. Since we have no control over physical conditions surrounding the application of information herein contained, MSI disclaims any liability for untoward results. © 2009 MSI.
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