Handprint Christmas Wreath

We made this adorable little handprint Christmas wreath on Christmas Eve this year. My mother-in-law, Judy, had seen a handprint wreath picture done by a friend, and came to visit us for Christmas with this art idea to do with the kids. We started with a 16×20 inch canvas and traced a circle in pencil, using a pot lid as a guide. Next, we used two shades of green paint and red paint for the wreath. Each of the kids used their hands to paint–the oldest was in dark green (Natalie), the middle was light green (Isaac) and the baby (Cynthia) was in the red (top of bow). Then, we added a ribbon bow and buttons adhered with glue dots. So cute and such a precious memory!! Here’s a look at my mother-in-law’s canvas–we chose to do the hand prints all lined up–it makes a tighter fitting wreath. We used a true green and a darker, olive green for the wreath, and then finished it with buttons and ribbon, as well. She used Cynthia’s handprints for the streamers, too–so cute!! Hope you make a special Christmas memory in a creative way this year! Thanks for stopping by!!