This Handprint Dove is a great craft to make for the International Day of Peace (September 21st), World Peace Day (November 17th), as well as Martin Luther King Day. It was inspired by a design that I saw in the book
Hand-Shaped Art
(affiliate link).
How to make the Handprint Dove Craft
In the book, they make the dove from construction paper. Since my little guy can't cut with a scissors yet (not very well anyway!), I thought a painted white handprint would be more fun for him. The green leaves are made from his fingerprints. The vines and wings are drawn on with a black marker, but could easily be painted on instead.
You may also like this Handprint Unity Wreath collaborative art project.
Stop by our MLK/Peace Crafts on Pinterest for more inspiration!
Gabriela Osborn says
Great idea! I will pass this on to my co-workers. It is a lovely craft to do on Sept.21st! Thanks so much for sharing!
Dawn Lindsey says
I did the dove hand print with my daughter. I have a facebook preschool page where I post our activities. I have put a link to your blog siting my idea came from here 🙂 thank you for the cute idea.