This peace dove ornament is not just for the holiday season. (Read the poem below and you’ll understand why.) The dove is a symbol of peace, which we tend to think about quite a bit during the Christmas season. But this little peace dove is meant to be used throughout the year as a reminder to keep peace in our hearts at all times.
Very simple and inexpensive to make, all you need is a foam craft sheet, glue and thread. We’ve included two sizes of printable patterns and of course the poem, also in various sizes. These make wonderful gifts for neighbors and friends. Feel free to use them as tree ornaments also!
Peace Dove Ornament Supplies
- Foam craft sheets
- Silver or gold thread
- Hot glue
- Small gems for eyes (optional)
- Poem printout
- Ribbon for poem (optional)
Peace Dove Pattern & Poem Download
(pdf)
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Instructions
Using the patterns trace your dove onto a foam sheet.
Attach a silver or gold thread into the wings. NOTE: You can also do this after you attach them which might make it easier to determine placement for balance. 
Test the fit of your wings onto the top of the bird. The gap on the wings might need trimmed a little to make it fit perfect. 
Place a thin line of hot glue on the top of the bird where the wings will sit. 
Quickly place your wings on the glue. 
If giving the peace dove as a gift, print and cut out the size of poem you will use. 
You can attach a charm or bead at the bottom if desired. 
You can also place a gem for the eye. 
26 responses
Eureka! This is exactly what I was hoping for when I started to prepare May lesson on personal peace in a troubled world for our Relief Society sisters!!!!! I like to have a small lesson reminder for the sisters to take home each month. Now to make 60 of them!
Wow I just love the idea of making these for my friends and family this year as little keepsakes thank you for sharing them for us to make ❤
Our TableScape theme this year is Peace. I will use the dove and poem as decoration and a happy for my guest.
Thank you very much, this is just what I was looking for. I will send pictures of my “peace table”.
Your very welcome. I’d LOVE to see it Nancy!
Thank you so much!
Merry Christmas
You’re very welcome Melanie. Ü
Nancy, thanks for sharing this great idea. Will do it for my clients as a Xmas gift (even though can be used year round)
Love it. Will send you pictures afterwards
Marilu B
I’d LOVE to see them Marilu… have fun!
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Thank you so much!!!! This is perfect for my coworkers and friends at church!
You’re so welcome Patti! Glad you found it useful. Thanks for visiting!
You’re so welcome Patti! Glad you found it useful. Thank you for visiting!
I love these ideas
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I absolutely love this cute little dove! Great tutorial! Thanks so much! I pinned all your entries! Thank you so much for sharing at my craft party on Thursday! Would love to see your newest posts this week, which starts at 7pm EST.
Thanks so much Denise!
I love it!! I would love to have you share at my craft link party: http://craftymomsshare.blogspot.com/2015/12/handmade-christmas-craft-book-review.html!
Lovely!
I love the dove craft but my favorite is the sweet poem that goes along with it!
Thanks Emma. I’m kinda proud of that poem. I love writing them for specific things when it’s appropriate. Ü
They are so lovely and not too difficult to make either. Thanks
You bet. Thanks for stopping by Julie!
So cute, thank you for sharing!! Need to make a few!
You’re welcome Cheryl. Thank you for commenting. Ü
How sweet! My daughter asked me just yesterday if we could “make some birds.” I told her I’d have to think about how to do that, but looks like you’ve got it figured out. We’ll be making some this afternoon!
Awesome… Glad to have helped out. Have fun!