The festive season is a wonderful time to engage in creative activities with children, and making Christmas wreaths is both a fun and accessible craft. Not only do these wreaths become cherished decorations year after year, but they also serve as an excellent opportunity for kids to learn about colors, shapes, and textures while developing their fine motor skills. Below are some simple ideas for Christmas wreath crafts that kids can enjoy, with templates available for download to get you started.
Craft 1: Paper Plate & Tissue Paper Wreath
Materials Needed:
– Paper plates
– Green tissue paper
– Red pom-poms or stickers
– Glue
– Scissors
– Ribbon
– Printable leaf template
Instructions:
1.Cut the center out of a paper plate to create the base of your wreath.
2.Download and print the leaf template provided.
3.Tear or cut the green tissue paper into small pieces.
4.Apply glue generously over the paper plate ring.
5.Stick the tissue pieces around the ring, overlapping them to create texture.
6.Glue red pom-poms or stickers onto the wreath to represent berries.
7.Tie a ribbon in a bow and glue it to the top of the wreath for hanging.
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Craft 2: Handprint Wreath
Materials Needed:
– Construction paper (green, red)
– Pencil
– Scissors
– Glue
– Ribbon
Instructions:
1.Trace your child’s hand on the green construction paper several times.
2.Cut out all the handprints.
3.Arrange and glue the handprints in a circular shape on another piece of green construction paper to form a wreath base.
4.Cut out red bow shapes from red construction paper and glue them at the bottom of the wreath.
5.Punch a hole at the top and thread through ribbon for hanging.
Craft 3: Ribbon & Bells Wreath
Materials Needed:
– Styrofoam ring or cardboard ring
– Assorted ribbons
– Small jingle bells
– Hot glue gun (to be used by adults)
– Scissors
Instructions:
1.Select various ribbons in different widths and colors.
2.Cut lengths of ribbon that are long enough to wrap around your chosen ring with excess to tie.
3.Tie ribbons around the ring at intervals, allowing them to lay flat against it.
4.Thread one or two jingle bells onto each ribbon before tying knots to secure them.
5.Continue until the entire ring is covered, layering ribbons for a full look.
These simple craft ideas offer a delightful way to spend quality time with kids during the holidays while creating beautiful ornaments that can adorn your home year after year. The downloadable templates provide an easy start, ensuring that even those less confident in their crafting abilities can produce spectacular results with little effort.
With these easy-to-make Christmas wreath crafts for children, you’ll enjoy a merry crafting session that turns into an unforgettable holiday tradition!
