HANDPRINT FELT WREATH

Those little hands won’t stay little forever. Make a felt handprint wreath to cherish year after year at Christmas. This would be a great personal gift for grandparents as well or other family members.

Materials:

• green felt- 2 colors (create contrast)
• red felt (berries)
• embroidery hoop
• ribbon
• hot glue gun
• scissors
• markers

To Make:

Notes: Embroidery hoops come in multiple sizes. Make sure to buy enough felt for the wreath. You can get about 4 hands at the least on one sheet. I was able to get 4 handprints out of one sheet of felt from my 5 year old. My hoop had a 12 inch diameter. I used 3 sheets of felt- 2 different variations of green (6 sheets total). The best place to buy supplies is a craft store. I found all of my supplies easily at Hobby Lobby.

1.) Fold felt in half, and then half again. Trace child’s hand. Cut out. Repeat multiple times until enough to go around the circle/hoop.

2.) Place felt hands evenly surrounding the hoop. Lift one at a time and glue. Once palms of hands glued, glue fingers that overlap in the middle (not sides).

3.) Optional- To make it more secure, flip over and on back between felt and hoop add additional glue on both sides.

4.) Berries– on the a red sheet of felt, draw 9 little circles to look like berries. If you want them the same size/multiples/done quick, fold felt multiple times, draw circle on top and then cut out.

5.) Ribbon- add ribbon to hang. You can make a bow at the top or leave plain. See examples below. Enjoy for years to come!

Happy Decorating!