DIY - GANESHA

Ganesh Chathurthi is one of the festivals that brings happiness and joy for children. All the children loves Lord Ganesha. The festive mood starts with trying their hands on drawing, painting or crafting their own Ganesha. 

Today, we are sharing one of the children hand crafted home made Ganesha.

Things Required: 

Turmeric powder - 3 tsps

Maida - 1 cup

Sugar - 1 tsp

Rose water - as required

Decorative items.

STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED:

1) Knead maida with Turmeric powder, Sugar, Rose water in to a soft dough.

2) Roll out small balls of th dough and start shaping the friendly Ganesha.

3) Fix the body parts, by brushing water or by toothpicks. Ganesha is ready for prayers.

 

DIY - RAKHI

Rakshabandhan is a special celebration in India, signifying the importance of brother sister relationship. On this day, sisters tie rakhi to their brothers to protect them against all odds and pray for their long life and happiness.

MATERIALS REQUIRED : 

White strings or threads - 3 of same length

Beads and a pendant

STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED :

1) Take the strings and tie a knot at one side.

2) Attach a bead and tie a knot, hence the bead will not move.

3) Plait the strings tightly leaving some thread towards the end. Attach the pendant in the middle of the strand. Then, attach the second bead towards the end. 

4) Apply turmeric colour to the plaited thread. DIY RAKHI is ready for pooja.

 

RE-USE BIRTHDAY BUNTING FLAGS / THORANAM

Ganesh Chathurthi is nearing up...re-used flag thoranam for the celebration . Reverse the birthday bunting flag and glue glittering flowers .

BALLOON EASTER EGG

Easter celebrations are of much fun to kids with lots of games and crafts . Wanted to craft a different easter egg and ended with this simple kids friendly craft . 


THINGS NEEDED :

White balloonGlitter colours

STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED :

1) Blow the balloon well and tie a string to it.

2) Decorate with glitter colours and write happy easter .

3) Hang it out .

linking it up with Shruthi's Artsy Craftsy Challenge - Glitter for September 2012.

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A cute little fairy .......


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