Fingerprint Wreath Photo Ornaments: Simple Christmas Craft for the Classroom

Looking for a quick, easy, and inexpensive Christmas gift your students can make for their parents? 

These Fingerprint Wreath Photo Frame Ornaments are fast, simple, and absolutely adorable. 

They turn tiny fingerprints into a keepsake ornament families will treasure for years!

Below are the step-by-step directions to help you make these festive fingerprint wreaths in your classroom:

Step 1: Gather Supplies

You will need: green Tempera paint (two shades), red Tempera paint, Q-tips, scissors, a hole punch, ribbon, white cardstock, and student photos.

Step 2: Add Student Photos

Take a picture of each student and insert their photo into this PowerPoint. Resize each image to about 2.5 inches tall so it fits neatly inside the boxes on the page. This will ensure the photo is the correct size for the wreath opening.

Step 3: Edit Name Plaques

In the PowerPoint file, type in each student’s name, grade, and the school year to create a name plaque for each student's wreath. Adjust the font style and size as needed.

Step 4: Print Wreath Templates

Choose your wreath design. Options include a blank wreath or one with the year. 

*The year is editable in the PowerPoint file so you can reuse the template each year.*

Print on white cardstock and cut out the wreaths. 

Step 5: Fingerprint Greenery

Pour both shades of green paint onto a paper plate. 

Have students dab their finger in the paint and fill the wreath with fingerprints. They can place prints randomly, create a “V” pattern, overlap them, or mix the shades.

Step 6: Add Red Berries

Cut the tips off Q-tips.

Place a small amount of red paint on a plate and have students dab tiny red dots onto their wreath using the end of the Q-tip.

Step 7: Color the Ribbon

Have students use markers to color a ribbon for their wreath.

They can color a solid design or create a fun pattern. 

Have the students cut out the ribbon and glue it to the top (or bottom) of their wreath.

Step 8: Attach Student Photos

Tape each student’s photo to the back of their wreath so the face shows through the center.

Step 9: Add Name Plaque

Glue or tape each name plaque onto the wreath. 

You can attach it to the front or back—your choice.

Step 10: Laminate

Laminate the wreaths for durability, then cut them out again after laminating.

Step 11: Punch a Hole

Use a hole punch to make a small hole at the top of each wreath for the ribbon.

Step 12: Add Ribbon for Hanging

Thread ribbon (3/8-inch works nicely) through the hole. 

Tie a double knot and trim the ends.

Step 13: Finished Ornament

Your adorable keepsake ornament is complete!

These turn out so cute and make such meaningful holiday gifts.

Step 14: Wrap the Gift

Have students wrap their ornaments. 

(I use my printable Snowman Gift Bag found HERE in my TPT store.)

Your parent gifts are ready to go home!

There are so many different ways you can customize these wreaths. 

Grab everything you need to make the Fingerprint Wreath Ornaments HERE!