2 DIY crafts for festive fun

A few offbeat ways to celebrate Holi

Rainbow dot art

Materials needed

* White chart paper

* Poster colours (violet, blue, green, yellow, orange, red)

* Cotton buds

* Pencil and eraser

* White paint

* A small bowl of water

Method

* Using a pencil, lightly draw a large rainbow with seven curved lines. Leave space at both ends to draw fluffy clouds.

* Sketch two cloud shapes at the bottom ends of the rainbow.

* Dip a cotton bud into the first colour (violet). Gently press it onto the paper along the first arc of the rainbow to create neat dots.

* Continue dotting along the curve.

* Switch to a new cotton bud and colour for the next arc. Repeat until the rainbow is complete.

* Dip a clean cotton bud in white paint. Press small dots inside the cloud shapes to create a fluffy effect.

* Let it dry completely before displaying it.

* Optional step: You can write a Holi message above or below the rainbow.

Handprint poster

Materials needed

* White chart paper or card paper

* Poster colours (shades like red, orange, green, pink and yellow)

* A paint palette or a small plate

* A paintbrush

* Wet wipes or a bowl of water for cleaning hands

Method

* Using a brush, apply paint evenly on the child’s palm and fingers. Make sure the entire hand is covered and the paint is not dripping.

* Press the painted hand firmly onto the chart or thick card paper. Lift it carefully to get a clear print. Wash your hands or clean them with a wet wipe.

* Repeat using different colours and place the prints slightly apart to create a colourful pattern.

* Let it dry for a few minutes.

* Once the handprints are dry, write ‘Happy Holi’ in bold letters at the centre or top of the page. You can also write a short line like ‘Celebrate with colours!’. You can use black paint or a black marker for this.

* For a final touch, use a brush to add small colour splashes, dots or tiny hearts around the handprints to make the poster more festive. Allow the poster to dry completely before displaying it.