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Diwali— one of the long-awaited festivals in the country— is almost here to light up our lives! The festival brings families together, where the elders and the young join hands to clean and decorate the entire house. You activate your ‘re-decorating the house mode’ and spend hours on the internet looking for ideas to deck up your home.
Well, I believe that the festival of lights isn’t just about bursting crackers and eating laddoos. It is also the only occasion where you can explore the power of your hidden imagination and unleash your inner creative bug. Additionally, the decorating session around Diwali and other festivals serves as an excellent bonding time with kids.
Here are a set of trendy and inspirational craft ideas for the festive season to light up your home without burning a hole in your pocket!
1. Paper Decorations
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These artistic creations can be made out of craft paper or old newspapers and magazines. When it comes to paper crafts, the possibilities are endless— such as paper mache, paper quilling, and origami. You can always turn this into a fun activity to keep your kids entertained. They are cost-effective as you can use materials lying around your house.
To ensure that there is no mess left behind, I always use the Asian Paints TruGrip CR-8. My kids love the fun and colorful glue orbs, and its innovative design makes for super-easy applications.
2. Hanging Paper Lanterns
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Hanging paper lanterns are not only a perfect fit for Diwali decorations but also for outdoor and birthday party celebrations. Instead of using the same old ribbons and strings to make a paper lantern, grab an empty box, decorate it with various patterned papers, and carve out a hole for a diya or a lamp to shine through. Get your little ones involved in this fun activity and add to the artistry around your house.
3. Recyclable Rangoli
Colorful rangolis are an integral part of all festivals. However, drawing rangolis can be a tedious task— one wrong step, and you have to start all over again. However, have you ever given a thought to recyclable rangoli? If not, then let me guide you through the workings of it. Use cardboard and cut out a rough design. Paint the cardboard, and embellish with laces, colorful stones, kundans, and mirrors. And ta-da! There you have your permanent and recyclable rangoli.
Use the Asian Paints TruGrip CR-8 to indulge in this creative activity with your kids and share the joys of the craft world with them. Additionally, the super-saver pack of 10 orbs comes in different colors and works well on all kinds of craft materials. Its innovative design ensures easy application, leaving no mess behind.
4. Diwali Greeting Cards
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Bid goodbye to readymade greeting cards from the market and give a personal touch to the celebrations through homemade Diwali greetings cards. Involve your kids in this activity to craft DIY cards and let your creative juices flow by creating a variety of new and innovative designs. Use different crayons, colored patterns, and don’t forget to write personalized wishes for your near and dear ones.
5. Paper Rocket Firecracker Craft
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Kids love rockets. They love to talk about it, and they love to show-off their rocket collections to their friends. So why not try this DIY rocket craft with your kids and get ready to see them go all ga-ga over it?
All you will need is— colored chart papers, some satin ribbons, and craft glue. Paste the cut-outs on a chart paper and voila! Your DIY paper rocket is ready and all set to soar high. To ensure a neat result, use the Asian Paints TruGrip CR-8— it’s innovative design makes for a super-easy application, and its vibrant packaging makes it popular among kids.
How simple are these DIY craft ideas? These will surely keep you and your kids occupied and bring out your inner creativity. And with the Asian Paints TruGrip CR-8, you don’t even have to worry about any mess. Enjoy a fun and delightful crafting session and share the true happiness of the crafting world with the kids.
How would you describe the joys of the crafting world? Leave your opinions in the comments below.
