Salt & Pepper Angel Project

Sometimes the simplest projects are the ones I get most excited about!

I have been procrastinating producing this project for several years now. Christmas comes and goes and I say to myself "I will get to it next year." (Sound familiar?) Well, I finally decided late or not, I am going to make angels from salt and pepper shakers!

Step 1
Place a cork inside the cap. (I had to turn my cork sideways in larger caps to fit snugly.)

Step 2
Cut a piece of 18 gauge wire and wrap around a round object to shape halo as shown and insert through hole in cap into cork to secure.

Step 3
Wrap tinsel garland around halo and secure by tucking end through wire.

Step 4
Attach angel wings to each other with tape or glue and to shaker with double stick poster tape. I used feather wings from a craft store, but vellum or art paper works as well. Embellish with ribbon or cord. Fill glass shakers with colored sugars for a festive option.

Singular shakers (missing their mates) are the least expensive. The one above cost $1.50 at a flea market.

Step 5
Arrange several angels on a mirror, silver tray or decorative china platter and embellish with greens ornaments and pine cones. They also make sweet place card holders or hostess gifts!

Whew! I feel so much better now that I don't have to store this idea away till next year. My brain will be a little less crowded!
Happy Holidays!
Ki