A Dove Craft with Handprint Wings

Create a symbol of peace with this sweet Dove Craft with handprints for wings. An adorable handprint craft for preschool, a Martin Luther King Jr. Day craft, and a great Sunday School Craft to make with the kids.

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Handprint Dove Craft with Olive Branch

This dove was a wonderful craft for our Sunday School lesson yesterday. Our story was about the two brothers, Esau and Jacob, who had a falling out. We used this craft to reinforce love and peace with each other. I think this would also be a wonderful Noah’s Ark craft. Or, just a craft to reinforce peace – (something we’ve been discussing in our sibling rivalry family).

I make handprint crafts as often as I can, like this handprint sunflower craft, handprint lamb craft, and paper plate handprint sun for a cute summer craft. They are such great sentimental keepsakes.

You’ll Need:

• Dove Template
• White Cardstock Paper
• Pipe Cleaner – Green and Brown for the Olive branch
• A ribbon to hang the dove with

Equipment Needed

• Hole Punch
• Scissors
• Clear Tape

Instructions

• Print the dove template on cardstock. Click the link to the dove template in the supply list and press CTRL+P to print it.
• Trace hand-prints and wrists
• Cut the dove and handprints out
• Cut a slit into the dove right about where the wings would go

• Slide the wrists of the handprints into the slit and use clear tape to tape them together.

• Make Olive Branches out of pipe cleaner strips

• Punch a hole in the beak of the bird to fasten the branch to

• Punch one more hole for the ribbon to hang the dove

FAQs

What does a dove symbolize?

Peace, Love, and Purity. In some cultures, the dove represents love, beauty, and fertility.

What does the Bible say about doves?

Noah sent a dove in search of dry land. The dove came back with an olive branch. In this instance, the dove symbolizes a new beginning. In other parts of the Bible, God mentions the dove as a symbol of innocence.

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A Dove Craft with Handprint Wings

A symbol of peace and love, this handprint dove craft is sweet and easy to make.

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Active Time10 minutes mins

Total Time20 minutes mins

Yield: 1 dove

Author: Melissa Haines

Cost: $5

Equipment

• Scissors
• Hole punch

Materials

• White Cardstock Paper
• Pipe Cleaner Green and Brown for the Olive branch
• A ribbon to hang the dove with

Instructions

• Print the dove template on cardstock.
• Click the link to the dove template in the supply list and press CTRL+P to print it.
• Trace hand-prints and wrists
• Cut the dove and handprints out Cut a slit into the dove right about where wings would go
• Slide the wrists of the handprints into the slit and use clear tape to tape them together.
• Make Olive Branches out of pipe cleaner strips
• Punch a hole in the beak of the bird to fasten the branch to
• Punch one more hole for the ribbon to hang the dove