Start by taking apart your clothespins. Discard the metal springs and glue the flat sides of four pieces together, fanning them slightly so they form a gown-like shape. Let it dry completely before moving on.
Once the glue is dry, paint the gown in your chosen color. Soft pastels or whites work best for a delicate, angelic look. Let the paint dry for at least 20 minutes.
While waiting, make the wings. Lay the burlap ribbon flat, then layer the lace ribbon on top. Fold both together into a bow shape and pinch the center tightly. Tie it off with a small piece of twine, forming neat wings.
Glue the bow onto the back of the clothespin body, positioning it just behind the upper edge so it looks like wings spreading outward.
For the head, glue the wooden bead on top of the body. Then draw a simple smiling face using a fine-tip marker once it’s secure.
Create a tiny halo by twisting a small loop of jute twine (about 1½ inches in diameter) and gluing it to the back of the bead. You can also add a short piece of twine behind the halo to serve as a hanger.
Finally, tie a little bow around the neck area with the remaining twine.
