21 Days to Christmas!

Hands-on Wreath
The kids really have a hand in this project—several, actually. If you have children of different ages, mix their handprints for a more interesting leaf pattern.

You will need:

• Light green craft paper
• Dark green craft paper
• Pencil/marker
• Scissors and glue
• Paper plate
• Red ribbon

How to make:

1 Fold the craft paper into four, then trace each child’s handprint onto one side. Cut out the handprints.

2 Cut out the center of a paper plate to leave a ring about one-inch wide. Use this as the frame of your wreath.

3 Beginning at the top, glue on each handprint, overlapping as you go around. Stick on handprints of alternating shades of green until the whole frame is covered. Let dry.

4 Tie a red ribbon around the top of your wreath, and you’re ready to show it off! Watch this brighten up your doorstep.

Photography by Miguel Nacianceno

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