About This Project

A 15–30 minutes craft for ages 3–10, using supplies you likely already have — Scissors, Markers, and Construction Paper.

GlueStick supports kids from setup to cleanup. After they choose a project, we guide them through gathering the supplies, making it, and cleaning up when they're done. We'll even help them share it safely with trusted family and friends.

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    Find Supplies

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    Make Handprint Angel Craft

    Your creative buddy says:
    "Let's stick together and make this one!"

    Step 1: Make the handprints

    May need grown-up help
    Have an adult help cover your hands in a thick, even layer of white paint. Put your thumbs together in the air. Gently press your hands down in the middle of the paper. Gently lift your hands up. This will make the angel's wings.

    Step 2: Draw the angel's head

    May need grown-up help
    Paint a circle for the head at the top of the wings (top of palms).

    Step 3: Let the paint dry

    Set the paper aside and let the paint dry completely.

    Step 4: Decorate the angel

    Use the marker to decorate the handprints and make them look like angel wings. Outline the top of the wings. Draw a triangle without a point for the body. Add sleepy eyes and eyelashes. Draw a halo on the head.

    Step 5: Add the words

    Add a Christmasy or angelic saying to your keepsake!
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    Clean up

    Put things away so your space is tidy for next time.

    Tidy up our space

    Put away our supplies

    Check off each supply when it is put away — and any clean-up tips underneath are done too. You might find a fun surprise!

    • A cartoon of Markers
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Close all marker caps tightly.
    • A cartoon of Construction Paper
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Acrylic Paint
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Make sure all paint bottle lids are shut tight.
    • A cartoon of Scissors
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Paint Brushes
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Rinse all the paint out of your paint brushes.

    Update what we have left

    Did we run out of anything while making this project? Update our supply cupboard so that we know exactly what we have for next time.
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    Save

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    "Great job!"

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