Aloha! Hawaiian Lei

Why

Longing for some warm-weather fun, even in the middle of the winter? Create a tropical feeling with a colorful Crayola® Color Explosion™ lei!

Steps

1. Think Hawaiian sunshine! Cut Crayola Color Explosion paper into several pairs of flower shapes.

2. Add some floral flair! Decorate your flowers with Color Explosion color-reveal markers and Crayola Glitter Glue. Air-dry your sparkly flowers.

3. With Crayola School Glue, glue each pair of flowers together, back-to-back. Air-dry the glue.

4. Punch a hole in the center of each flower. Cut ribbon or yarn about 24 inches (61 cm) long. Cut colorful drinking straws into 2-inch (5 cm) pieces.

5. You are ready to assemble your lei! Alternate stringing flowers and straw pieces on the ribbon. Use a bit of clear adhesive tape to hold the ends of the lei together. Put on your lei and do the hula! Aloha!

Safety Guidelines

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project. Observe children closely and intervene as necessary to prevent potential safety problems and ensure appropriate use of arts and crafts materials. Some craft items, particularly beads and buttons, are potential choking hazards for young children. Avoid use of such small parts with children younger than 3 years. Craft items such as scissors, push pins and chenille sticks may have sharp points or edges. Avoid use of materials with sharp points by children younger than 4 years. Read all manufacturers' safety warnings before using arts and craft supplies.

Glitter Glue— WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD—Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. Not for use on skin.

Color Explosion™ Black—Wash hands well with soap and water after use.

Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.

String-Like Materials—Includes string, raffia, lacing, yarn, ribbon, and other similar material. Children 3 years and younger should not be given any string-like material that is longer than 12 inches. Close adult supervision is essential whenever children use string-like material. When crafts are to be worn around the necks of children 8 years and younger, attach the ends of the “string-like material” with clear adhesive tape, which allows easy release of the bond if the craft becomes entangled or caught on equipment. For children older than 8 years, the ends of the “string-like material” may be tied and knotted.

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Supplies

crayola supplies
  • Color Explosion™ Neon
  • Color Explosion™ Rainbow
  • No-Run School Glue
  • Glitter Glue
  • Pointed Tip Scissors
household supplies
  • hole punch
  • ribbon
  • clear adhesive tape
  • plastic drinking straws

Where & When

"This craft was perfect for my daughter’s luau-themed birthday party! "
daughter’s luau-themed birthday party!"

"Our after-school group enjoyed making these leis as part of learning about Hawaiian culture. "
Jack C., craft leader.


Interesting Info

Are you coming or going? Aloha! is the traditional Hawaiian greeting for both “hello” and “farewell.”