If you love the Disney movie Moana you're going to love this fun and easy Maui Christmas Ornament. This is a fun and simple Christmas paper craft and one the kids will love. With only a few supplies you can make this fun Moana crafts DIY decoration! Your Christmas tree will love full of festive Disney fun! Enjoy!
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Why You'll Love This Craft
- Holiday Meets Hero: Mixes Christmas cheer with Maui’s larger-than-life personality for a totally fun tree decoration.
- Mini Hook Magic: Kids will love making Maui’s iconic fishhook—it’s the coolest detail on this ornament!
- Sturdy & Giftable: Made from paper but packed with personality, this ornament is lightweight and perfect for gifting to fellow Disney fans.
Fun Facts About Maui From Moana
Here are some super fun and interesting facts all about Maui from Moana!
- Maui originally was drawn as bald for the movie!
- "The Rock" is the voice (and singing voice!) in the film.
- His outfit in Moana was created based on whatever materials would have actually been available to use thousands of years ago.
Tips for Making This Disney Christmas Paper Craft
The biggest thing to remember when making this Disney ornament craft is that you want to be certain to let the glue dry all the way before hanging onto your tree.
Supplies Needed for This Maui Craft Activity
🖌️ How to Make This Maui Christmas Ornament
- Step 1: The first thing you need to do to make this Maui paper craft is download the Maui template.
- Step 2: Print each of the pages from the 4 page template on the correct color of card stock. The color is listed at the top of each page. You’ll have extra pieces, so you can use them to make more than one Maui craft. For each Maui ornament, cut out 2 black ears and 1 each of the other pieces.
- Step 3: Glue the ears behind the head and the other pieces to the front. Add black glitter to the ears and the stripe above the leaves.
- Step 4: Make a hanger by looping a piece of twine and gluing it to the back of the ornament. Let the ornament dry completely, and then Maui is ready to be proudly displayed.
💡 Pro Tip: Add a tiny lei or palm leaf accents using green felt or paper to give your Maui a fun, tropical holiday twist!
🧑🎨 Expert Tips for Easy Paper Maui Christmas Ornament
- Use Bold Colors: Go for tan, green, and black to reflect Maui’s skin tone, tattoos, and leafy accessories.
- Highlight His Tattoos: Draw or print simple versions of Maui’s signature tribal tattoos using a black marker or pen.
- Craft His Hook: Cut out Maui’s magical fish hook from white or silver paper and attach it with glue or string.
- Add Facial Details: Draw expressive eyes, eyebrows, and Maui’s famous smirk for character accuracy.
- Layer for Depth: Use separate paper layers for hair, necklace, and outfit pieces to add dimension.
- Make It Tree-Ready: Punch a hole at the top and thread ribbon or twine to hang the ornament easily.
💭 FAQs
Colored paper, scissors, glue, and a printable Maui template.
Yes, it’s a fun and simple paper craft that kids can easily assemble with some cutting and pasting.
Maui is a character from Disney’s Moana, known for his magical fish hook and adventurous spirit.
Definitely! It’s great for hanging on the Christmas tree or as part of a Disney-themed holiday setup.
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