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(Last Updated On: November 11, 2020)
If you have sappy, sentimental people in your family, as I do, they will love receiving a DIY gift for Christmas. It has become a Christmas tradition for my kids to make homemade gifts for grandparents, great-grandparents, aunts, and uncles. Not only is it cost-effective, but it is so much fun!
I love getting the kids involved in the gift-giving process because it teaches them at a young age the biblical principle of how to be a generous, thoughtful, and cheerful giver. They also get to go through the entire gift-giving process from start to finish such as thinking about what they are going to make, who they are making it for, gathering the supplies, making it, wrapping it, and mailing it if the person lives in a different state or city.
I really enjoy watching this process with each of my children. Although it is lengthy, because we start brainstorming in November, it’s totally worth it!
This hand-print candy cane ornament is a fun, easy craft perfect for both toddlers and older kids! It is also a fun homeschool art activity!
Here is a list of what you will need:
- Construction Paper
- Fine-tip Permanent Marker
- Glue Stick
- Washable Tempera Paint
- Foam Paintbrush
- Laminator
- Laminating Pouches
- Beads
- Pipe Cleaner
- Hole Puncher
- Scissors
How To Make Your Ornament:
1. With a paintbrush, paint red over the palm of your child’s hand
2. On a sheet of white construction paper, gently place the palm of the hand on it, making a hand-print
3. Once dry, take the fine tip permanent marker and outline the thumb and index finger in the shape of a candy cane
4. Use white and red paint to fill in each section like a candy cane
5. Once dry, cut out the outline of the hand and glue it to another piece of construction paper to make a frame.
6. On the backside of the hand, you can write their name and who it’s for as well as this cute little poem (optional):
When you hang this ornament
From year to year
I hope it brings you a smile
From ear to ear
This hand-print Candy-cane
Will help you remember,
How small I was in (YOUR YEAR)
In the month of December
7. Place the painted hand on a laminating sheet and run it through your laminator
8. Cut out the hand-print, leaving a small notch on top
9. Punch a hole in the notch
10. Loop a pipe cleaner through the hole as the hook and place a bead on it to secure it.
Just in case you missed the materials you need for this craft, here it is again!
Also, here is a Candy Cane Gospel parable FREEBIE that your family may enjoy!
You may also enjoy my Nativity Themed Activity Pack!
Did you know that every year I go searching for holiday activities for my kids? Sometimes I spent hours trying to find fun activities for my kids. So this year, I joined forces with some of my fellow homeschool bloggers to bring you some super cool Christmas Activities for Kids. Check them out!
Do your kids like science? Check out this Holiday-Themed Science Projects from Homeschool On the Range
Want to play a fun Christmas game? Check out this Christmas Cakes One More One Less Printable Worksheet from The Art Kit
Need a fun family Christmas game night? These games will be great! Check out Christmas-Twisted Classic Board Games from The WOLFe Pack
Want to build your own gingerbread house? Check out this Gingerbread Nativities from Hess Un-Academy
Do your kids like the outdoors? Check out this DIY Firestarter Gifts from Making Room 4 One More
For a woodsy Christmas ornament check out Woodland Birds Ornament from Heart and Soul Homeschooling
For a fun festive night check out Cultural Family Night: Christmas edition from Stand Up, Reach Out
If you need ideas for stocking stuffers check out Easy, Cheap, Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Kids from Julie Naturally
For a quick and cute craft for the kids check out this Scrabble Tile Christmas Ornament from I Choose Joy!
For an Advent calendar check out Simple Christmas Family Traditions: An Advent Tree from Whole Child Homeschool
For some great fun outside, check out these Outdoor Christmas Activities for the Whole Family from An Off Grid Life
For some hands on play check out this Nativity Set for Kids to Make and Play With from Orison Orchards
If you’re a working mom, check out these Simple Christmas Activities for Busy Working Homeschool Moms from Thrive at Home
For a cute and quick craft for the kids check out How to make a fork painted manger set from Our Crazy Adventures In Autismland
For an easy paper craft for the kids check out this Heart Nativity Paper Craft from My Joy-Filled Life
What homemade gifts are you making this year? If you make this Handprint Candy Cane Ornament with your kids tag me (@homegrownmotherhood) on Instagram! I’d love to see it!
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