24 December 2018

Two Angels

Hi guys, I haven't told you this but 2018 was another sad year. 

In April, my father passed away -- 6 days after my birthday and 15 months after my mother's death. It's hard for me to even write this post but this event is etched heavily in my heart and will be the one thing that defines 2018 for me. 

This Christmas, my brothers and I are orphans. And while we're all grown up, married, and independent, it's difficult not having our parents around.

Last Christmas, I made this angel ornament to represent Mama who's now our angel in heaven. The heart she holds is Papa, and the three smaller hearts are me and my brothers. 

I wasn't expecting to make another angel so soon.



As I had mentioned in last year's "100 Day Project", arts and crafts has been my distraction for loneliness. So today, I'll show you how I made my new angel ornament.

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It's basically a clothespin doll dressed up with felt and fabric.

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I used a wooden bead for the head and a permanent marker to draw the hair and face.

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For the angel's robes: white fabric trimmed, folded, and secured in place with hot glue.

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I made arms using the same fabric.

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 Angel wings cut out from felt plus a shimmery outline using glitter glue.

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Little red hearts to represent the family.

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The biggest heart represents Mama. 

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And the little hearts are the children, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, and grandchildren.

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Then I glued on the angel wings and fashioned a loop so I can hang the ornament on the Christmas Tree.

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Mama and Papa are together now. We have two angels in heaven watching over us.

6 comments:

  1. Keep crafting, Clare; carry on and be joyful. I feel your loss and understand its significance, especially around the holidays. My dad passed during the last week of December many years ago and it still aches to think about that time.

    Have a peaceful Christmas! ::hugs::

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  2. I appreciate this kind note, Rochelle! Have a beautiful Christmas!

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  3. May the magic of Christmas fill your heart with warmth and love.

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  4. Claire, I know your parents see these angel tributes to them and feel your love. Have a blessed Christmas.

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