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How to Make Watercolor Paper Hawaiian Leis

July 17, 2021 by Mom. Wife. Busy Life. 1 Comment

Learn How to Make Watercolor Paper Hawaiian Leis!

This is a fun summer activity for kids. Kids will enjoy painting their own flowers and creating their own leis to wear around this summer!

Hawaiian Leis

Summer is here, and with it comes the challenge of keeping kids entertained while managing a busy schedule.

Why not combine creativity with a touch of Hawaiian flair?

Introducing our fun and easy watercolor Hawaiian paper leis craft that kids can make during the summer months!

Printable Hawaiian Lei Flower Templates

Why Make Watercolor Hawaiian Paper Leis?

1. Simple and Fun: This craft is straightforward and enjoyable for kids of all ages. With just a few supplies, your children can create beautiful, colorful leis that will spark their creativity and keep them occupied for hours.

2. Educational: Crafting these leis introduces kids to Hawaiian culture and the significance of leis in Hawaiian traditions. It’s a fun way to learn about different cultures while engaging in a hands-on activity.

3. Bonding Time: Making these leis can be a wonderful opportunity for family bonding. Gather your kids and join in the fun. You’ll create not only beautiful leis but also lasting memories together.

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When and Where to Make Watercolor Hawaiian Paper Leis

When:

  • Summer Break: Perfect for long summer afternoons when the kids need something creative to do.
  • Rainy Days: A great indoor activity for those rainy summer days when outdoor play isn’t an option.

Where:

  • At Home: Set up a crafting station in the kitchen or living room. Lay down some old newspapers to catch any watercolor spills, and let the creativity flow.
  • Outdoor Crafting: If the weather is nice, take the craft outside! A backyard or a local park can be a perfect spot. Just bring along a picnic blanket, some water, and snacks for an enjoyable crafting session in nature.

Watercolor Paper Leis

Watercolor Paper Hawaiian Leis

Watercolor Paper Leis

Supplies:

  • Pre-cut Flowers (I drew my own and cut them by stacking 5 pieces of paper together.)
  • Hole Punch
  • Scissors
  • Colorful Straws (cut into 1 inch pieces)
  • Watercolor Paint
  • Yarn
  • Paper plates

Directions: 

Punch a hole in the middle of the flowers with a hole punch.

paper flowers

Lay about seven flowers on a paper plate. Leave enough space between the flowers for painting.

Paint each flower and set aside and allow to dry.

painting paper flowers

When flowers are dry, turn each flower over and paint the other side. Set aside to dry completely. Once all flowers are painted and dry on both sides, they will look a little something like this:

painted paper flowers

Cut a piece of yarn big enough to fit comfortably around your child’s neckline. You’ll want a loose and comfortable fit for the leis.

painted paper flowers

Tape one end of the yard down on the table so that the flowers and string stay on. Have each child string his/her yarn with a straw and flower pattern. (Straw, flower, straw, flower, straw, flower, etc.)

stringing flowers

Leave about 2 inches of yarn at each end straw and flower free for easy tying.

stringing flowers

When your child fills up his or her piece of yarn, tie the ends together in a knot.

hawaiian leis

The watercolor paper leis are complete and ready to show off!

watercolor paper leis

My girls loved this activity and the finished product was better than expected!

We completed our activity outdoors when the weather was nice and now we have pretty watercolor paper leis to wear this summer.

hawaiian leis

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