United in Friendship Bulletin Board DIY

Celebrate Kwanzaa and create a lovely display of friendship with this bulletin board decorating idea. This idea combines basic display essentials into a wonderful, united display about Kwanzaa. Rich and festive colors make this a favorite for celebrating cultural heritage.

Supplies

• African Weave Bolder Borders®  T85079
• Red Terrific Trimmers®  T9877
• Green Terrific Trimmers®  T9875
• Handprints Mini Accents Variety Pack  T10831
• Black Ready Letters®
• Black 1-Inch STICK-EZE® Stick-On Letters  T1785
• Yellow or other colorful bulletin board paper
• Construction paper, scissors, and tape 
  

Directions

• Line your display area with yellow or other brightly colored paper.
• Punch out letters to spell Happy Kwanzaa or another happy greeting.
• Create a handprint wreath using a variety of hands in many shades to coordinate with your display. Use Handprints accents or cut hands out of construction paper. If you wish, create a frame using cardboard or heavy chipboard. Tape layers of hands onto the circle shape to make a “wreath” of hands.
• Hang this in the center of your display.
• Cut the scallops off a green trimmer and write UNITED IN FRIENDSHIP on it in black stick-on lettering. Trim the ends into points to give it a flag-like shape.  
• Scatter handprints around the display for extra decoration.
• Frame the bulletin board with the African-patterned border layered on bright red to finish.

Celebrate and teach about Kwanzaa using this display to get kids interested and ready to learn. It’s a great reminder during Kwanzaa and beyond to celebrate and unite in friendship and love. Switch up the main message and display all year!

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