Two Simple Handprint Christmas Crafts

Handprint Christmas Wreath

A paper wreath is a fun and easy craft for kids to make for the Christmas season.

What You Need

• Paper plate
• Green and red construction paper
• Pencil, scissors, glue, and ribbon

How To

1. Start by helping kids trace their hands several times on the green construction paper.
2. Cut out the handprints.
3. Then help kids cut out the center of the paper plate by first folding it in half.
4. With the red construction paper, kids cut out a few small red circles for wreath decorations.
5. Now, help kids arrange the handprints around the left over paper plate circle. You can overlap and alternate the direction of the hands to make a fuller wreath.
6. When all of the handprints have been placed help kids glue them to the paper plate.
7. Add the red circles as ornaments
8. Glue a loop of ribbon to the back of the wreath so you can hang it on your door for Christmas.

Handprint Christmas Tree

Another easy and fun paper craft for kids during the Christmas season is a handprint tree. It makes a great Christmas decoration on your table, mantel, or counter.

What You Need

• Green construction paper
• Cardboard tube
• Pencil, scissors, glue, tape
• Buttons or beads

How To

1. Start by helping kids trace their hands a few times on the paper — you may need up to 10 tracings. Instead of rounding the wrist part of the hand to make a palm, help kids shape this section into a point like a Christmas tree.
2. Help kids cut out each handprints.
3. Cut a slit in the cardboard tube — up the entire length of the tube. Twist the roll to make a cone shape and tape it in place.
4. Help the kids glue the handprints around the cone with the fingers facing downward. Cover the entire cone by overlapping the hands.
5. Kids should then glue the buttons or beads all over the Christmas tree for a finished look.