Looking for a festive and fun Christmas craft that kids can make with little mess and lots of joy? This Christmas Handprint Wreath Craft is the perfect holiday activity!
With a few supplies, your kids can trace, cut, and glue their handprints into a wreath that’s a keepsake and decoration.
I love how each handprint is unique, making it great for families and classrooms. Whether you hang it on a door, wall, or bulletin board, it’s a sweet reminder of the season and the kids who made it.
Plus, it’s simple, mess-free, and easy to set up. I’m sharing step-by-step instructions (with pictures!) plus tips and creative ideas for enjoying this wreath craft all season long.
Simple Craft to Enjoy Holiday Fun with Kids
Christmas has always been a big deal in our home. It’s always a season full of fun, laughter, and lots of crafting!
My boys and I love finding new ways to make the holiday special, especially through simple projects that capture sweet memoriess.
Over the years, I’ve collected so many handprint crafts. This Handprint Wreath Craft is one of my absolute favorites. It’s relatively mess-free (no paint to scrub off little fingers!) and perfect for quiet time or a calm afternoon project. All you need to do is trace and cut. Before you know it, you’ve got a cute decoration made from your child’s hands.
We hang our handprint wreaths around our homeschool area. These DIY decorations always add such a cheerful, festive touch to our space.
What You’ll Need for This Wreath Craft
This kids craft only uses a few materials so it’s simple to prep and enjoy. It’s one of those frugal activities that you can feel good about. I recommend gathering these supplies:
- Paper plate
- Green construction paper (2 different shades)
- Red construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Pencil
- Red ribbon
How to Make This Christmas Handprint Wreath
This Christmas craft is super simple and totally fun to make. You can follow these steps to have a wreath that looks like the example in the pictures. I encourage you and your kids to think outside the box and make your paper wreath your own.
Prepare the base and trace hands.
Cut out the center of a paper plate so you are left with a ring. This will be the base of your wreath. Trace hand on green construction paper. Cut it out. Repeat this step several times using both shades of green paper to create multiple handprints.
Cut out the handprints and make the berries.
Cut out the green handprints. From the red construction paper, cut out several small circles. These shapes will be the berries for your wreath.
Assemble the handprints and add the berries.
Glue the handprints. Add the red paper circles as berries.
Assemble the wreath and add the ribbon hanger..
Add the handprints all the way around the paper plate ring, overlapping them to look full and leafy. Add the red ribbon as a hanger.
Creative Ideas for Making and Using This Christmas Craft
This handprint wreath craft is one of those simple projects that you can enjoy in so many ways. Here are a few fun ideas and tips to make it even more special:
- Use different shades of green. Mixing light and dark greens gives your wreath a beautiful layered look that pops. Add a touch of glitter paper or glue for a little sparkle.
- Add names and dates. Write your child’s name and the year on the back to turn it into a keepsake you can treasure for years to come.
- Make it a family or classroom project. Use a handprint or two from each child. Combine them into one large wreath as part of a group craft.
- Turn it into a countdown or gratitude wreath. Write one thing your child is thankful for or excited about on each handprint. It’s such a sweet way to combine art with meaningful reflection during the holidays.
No matter how you choose to make it, this craft is a wonderful holiday activity for kids. Sometimes the simplest projects create the sweetest memories!
FAQs About This Christmas Handprint Wreath Craft
This handprint wreath craft works wonderfully for preschool through elementary ages. Younger kids may need a bit of help with tracing and cutting. Older kids can easily do it on their own and might enjoy helping little ones!
Absolutely! If you don’t mind a little mess, you can make a painted version by stamping painted handprints onto white cardstock and cutting them out once they’re dry. I’m sharing this quick + mess-free version in case you’d like a creative activity during the busy holiday season.
Depending on how many handprints you’re using and your child’s age, plan for about 20–30 minutes from start to finish. It’s simple enough to do in one sitting.
You can add bows, stickers, sequins, or even pom-poms to your wreath for extra flair. Let your kids get creative. There’s no wrong way to decorate it!
Celebrate the Season with Simple & Meaningful Crafts
This handprint wreath craft is a delightful way to celebrate the Christmas season. I love that it captures a moment in time while giving kids the joy of creating something beautiful.
If you loved this craft, you’ll find even more creative holiday fun on my Christmas Fun page! You can also grab my Christmas Fun Bundle. It’s packed with print-and-go activities to help you enjoy a stress-free, joy-filled season with your kids.
