Paper Handprint Kwanzaa Wreath

Create, decorate & celebrate! Gather your family & make a DIY handprint wreath craft for Kwanzaa.

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Supplies:

  • Crayola Construction Paper
  • Crayola Washable Paint
  • Crayola No-Run School Glue
  • Bubble Wrap
  • Ribbon
  • Crayola Scissors
  • Crayola Paint Brush
  • Pencil
  • Paper Plate
  • Tape

CIY Staff Tips:

Steps:

1
Step 1

Trace outline of child’s hand 3 times each on red and black construction paper. Cut out.

2
Step 2

Trace outline of child’s hand 6 times on green construction paper. Cut out.

3
Step 3

Paint 12”H x 9”W bubble wrap piece yellow. Add small details with orange and brown paint.

4
Step 4

Carefully flip bubble wrap and gently press onto white construction paper. Dry 1–2 hours.

5
Step 5

Sketch 6 corn cob shapes on bubble wrap pattern. Cut out.

6
Step 6

Cut out middle section of paper plate to create wreath shape.

7
Step 7

Glue red and black handprints to plate, alternating colours. Leave approximately 1” between handprints.

8
Step 8

Glue green handprints to plate between red and black handprints.

9
Step 9

Glue corn cobs to green handprints. Let all glue steps dry 1–2 hours.

10
Step 10

Attach ribbon to hang as part of your Kwanzaa decorations!

  • Occasion:

    • Kwanzaa

  • Age:

    • 6+,

    • 8+,

    • Tween+,

    • Adult


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