Materials:

Bundle of Raffia natural or color of your choice

String or fine wire for ties

Scissors

Instructions:

Take a handful of raffia strands and fold them in half tying at the center with a strand of raffia. Use a strand of raffia to cover string or wire when used to tie. Tie around the folded bundle 3" down from the top for the angel's neck. Set aside.

Make a bow out of a second smaller bunch of raffia for her wings. Place the wings on the back of the angel and tie in place with raffia strands. Bring the ends of the bow to the front on each side fold the right side back and tie making a loop to form the right hand. Bring the ends to the back and tie into the waist, this will make the angel arm. On the left side bring the raffia strands through the loop of the right hand and tie to form the left hand, bring the ends to the back and anchor in the waist. Hands will be joined in the center front.

Place a second tie around the angel to make her waist.

Using 3, 6 or 9 strands of raffia form a braid and place it around the forehead of the angel as her halo. Add a hanging loop to the back of the angel head. Embellish the angel as you wish.