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Paper Handprint Kwanzaa Wreath

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

Ages: 8 and up, Tween and up, 6 and up, Adult

CIY Staff

Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

Gather all the supplies needed to bring your craft ideas to life! From paints and markers to glue and scissors, our crafts section has everything to spark creativity and make every project truly special.

  • Construction Paper
  • Glue
  • Paint
  • Paint Brushes
  • Bubble Wrap
  • Paper Plate(s)
  • Pencil(s)
  • Ribbon
  • Tape

Steps

  • Step 1

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

  • Step 2

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

  • Step 3

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

  • Step 4

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

  • Step 5

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

  • Step 6

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

  • Step 7

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

  • Step 8

    Glue green handprints to plate between red and black handprints.

  • Step 9

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

  • Step 10

    Attach ribbon to hang as part of your Kwanzaa decorations!

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CIY Staff Tips

Use your imagination and have fun making your craft as creative as you are—there’s no wrong way to do it!

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