How to Make a Hand Wreath

Kids can make hand wreaths using colorful craft paper.

Children of all ages can make hand wreaths as a craft project at kids' birthday or holiday parties. They also make good party favors if you send them home with guests. You only need a few craft items to make hand wreaths, and you can also customize the look of the wreath to reflect a special event or holiday, such as Valentine's Day or Christmas.

Things You'll Need

• Paper plate
• Craft scissors
• Construction paper
• Pencil
• Craft glue
• Decorative craft items, such as gems and ribbons
• Yarn

Instructions

1. Cut the center out of a paper plate using a pair of craft scissors to create a wreath base. Gently fold the paper plate in half to begin making the cut.

2. Place pieces of colorful construction paper on a table. Trace around a child's left or right hand using a pencil. Use paper featuring festive colors to coordinate with a specific holiday, such as orange and brown for Thanksgiving, pink and red for Valentine's Day or red and green for Christmas.

3. Cut the hand shapes out of the paper using scissors.

4. Glue the handprints around the perimeter of the paper plate with the wrists pointing down and the fingers pointing up. Cover the entire plate surface with handprints.

5. Embellish the wreath with craft items. Add a touch of sparkle to the handprints with a glitter glue pen or by gluing on plastic gems. Tie a wide ribbon into a bow and glue it to the bottom of the wreath.

6. Tie a piece of ribbon or yarn into a loop and glue it behind the top of the wreath for hanging.

References

• Kaboose: Hand Cut-Out Wreath
• Amazing Moms: Handprint Thanksgiving Wreath