If you’re looking for ways to celebrate the tricolor this Independence Day, albeit in a unique manner, you’ll enjoy this pretty tricolor quilled flowers craft!
When I was young, the days leading up to Independence Day were always abuzz with excitement. All the kids used to be busy making special crafts, trying to combine saffron, white and green as creatively as possible!
There were, of course, things you would expect to find, like tricolor banners, paper chains or posters featuring national symbols. Then you’d find some truly unique wall hangings or paper sculptures – examples of the creativity of young millennials!
I’ve always carried this tradition with me as I grew older and when I became a parent, my daughter joined me! This year, we decided to try something different, and since she was in a quilling phase, we decided to make a cute tricolor quilled flowers craft!
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When Miss P was young, we used to spend Independence Day mornings glued to the TV, watching the tricolor being hoisted at multiple locations across the country. Seeing people from all parts of this large country saluting the same flag was a sight to behold – it gave us goosebumps!
The Indian Ministry of Home Affairs has laid down some rules and guidelines for handling the Indian Tricolor, called the ‘Flag Code of India’. Let’s look at some of them.
Rules for Handling the Indian Tricolor
The national flag should never touch the ground, water or any surface that could cause damage
When displayed horizontally, the saffron band should be at the top, and when displayed vertically, the saffron band should be on the left
If displayed at night, the tricolor should be appropriately illuminated
The flag should not be used as a holder for any object
Damaged or soiled flags should not be hoisted, but should be disposed of in private
Nothing in the flag code prevents us from making paper quilling crafts, so that’s what we’re going to do this Independence Day! Miss P learnt how to quill from the very talented Ritu Gera and the student has now turned into the teacher! She decided to teach me some quilling basics and that’s how we started exploring some tricolor paper quilling ideas for Independence Day!
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We’ve rounded up the best Harry Potter crafts, just in time for International Harry Potter Day! So be prepared – it’s about to get magical in here!
“It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities”
Most of the special days dedicated to art or literature feature works or creators that existed several generations before us, like da Vinci or Dr. Seuss. It feels like they belonged in another era, although their work is still celebrated today. However, there is one particular character that was launched just some years ago, and who has achieved cult status – Harry Potter!
Yes, our beloved hero now has a day dedicated to him – The International Harry Potter Day, on 2nd May. The Harry Potter books brought about a revolution like no other – it actually encouraged an entire generation of kids (and even adults) to read! There’s no question about it – it is a magical world like no other, and every time you read it, you find out more about the deep themes hidden within the story.
More than anything, Harry Potter is super fun to read, and for us, that’s a good enough reason! Since Harry’s special day is coming up, we think it’s a good time to revisit the novels, starting right from the Philosopher’s Stone. While you read, make sure you set aside some time – because we’ve got some magical Harry Potter crafts lined up for you!
This toilet paper roll fairy house is probably the cutest thing you’ll see today! And the best part is that all you need are basic craft supplies!
Fairies are delightful creatures, aren’t they? We like to think of them as small, ethereal beings, who bring us good tidings or grant us wishes.
After doing so much, it’s only natural that a fairy would want to go somewhere to rest and recharge. But where do they go?
To a fairy house, of course!
Apparently fairies are quite adaptable and can live pretty much anywhere. But we think a house would certainly be comfortable, and that’s why we’ve got a cute little toilet paper roll fairy house craft today!
The Bible story of Noah’s Ark is a wonderful way to talk to children about listening, following instructions and keeping promises. It also gives us plenty of opportunities for hands-on learning—with animals to identify, pairs to match and a bright rainbow to paint! We made this easy Paper Plate Noah’s Ark Craft while learning about […]
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Whether it’s International Tiger Day or World Wildlife Day, this tiger corner bookmark is the perfect craft to make! Perfect for learning about India too!
Most of us shop for groceries weekly, and then we chop and prep all our food, going on to cook each meal and finishing it all up with cleanup. It’s quite a lot of effort.
Now imagine getting your food with very little physical effort, and then having enough to last a whole week. Sounds ridiculous, but it’s certainly possible if you’re a tiger!
Tigers kill their prey with a bite to their neck or head, and one large deer can last a tiger an entire week. Here are some more interesting facts about this amazing cat.
Fun Facts about Tigers
Tigers are the largest wildcats in the world, with adult tigers weighing up to 363kg
A tiger’s roar can be heard as far as three kilometres away
Every tiger’s stripe pattern is unique; no two tigers have the same stripes
Over half the world’s tigers are in India; it’s the country’s national animal
Tigers are listed as ‘endangered’ by the International Union for Conservation of Nature
With International Tiger Day falling on 29th July and India’s Independence Day coming up on 15th August, this seems like the perfect time for a tiger corner bookmark papercraft!
These daffodil crafts are exactly what you need to brighten your day! With Daffodil Day coming up, these are perfect to play around with!
When 2020 dawned, few of us thought that we would be saying the word ‘Corona’ so much, but although we associate this word with a virus, we’d prefer to think about it’s association with something more beautiful – daffodils!
The central cone of a daffodil is called the Corona – hence the wordplay! It is one of the most identifiable parts of the flower, and part of what gives the bloom its iconic look.
And iconic it is – the daffodil is the national flower of Wales. It belongs to the family of the Narcissus and is said to represent hope and renewal. After the pandemic, that’s what we all have needed, and we hope these daffodil crafts will inspire you for the same! If you needed any more reason to make these daffodil crafts, we’ve got one – it’s Daffodil Day on 26th August, so time to get crafting!
Here are some budget-friendly, yet magical Harry Potter party ideas for any occasion! Perfect for a birthday, anniversary or a Potter movie marathon!
A boy lives with his aunt’s family and moves out when he gets accepted to a boarding school. Sounds like a perfectly normal thing to happen.
However, if the boy lives in a cupboard under the stairs, and an owl delivers his acceptance letter, you know things aren’t going to be predictable – they’re going to be magical!
Yes, we’re talking about Harry Potter, the boy wizard, whose birthday falls on 31st July. If you’re planning to host a party in his honor or for any other reason, we’ve got some interesting DIY Harry Potter party ideas for you to try!
This juicy handprint pineapple craft for kids is perfect for the summer and looks good enough to eat! Ideal project for young kids and preschoolers!
One of the most controversial topics in modern society is this – should pizza have pineapple on it? Sounds like a pretty simple question, but you won’t believe the fights it has caused!
Well, everyone has their own personal preference, but the fact is that you cannot ignore pineapples – they are an integral part of many cuisines!
Famous Pineapple Dishes Around the World
Khao pad sapparot (Pineapple Fried Rice), Thailand
Fènglísū (Pineapple cakes), Taiwan
Pineapple Pulissery, India
Piña Colada, Puerto Rico
Perro caliente, Colombia
Hawaiian pizza, Canada
Pineapple Upside Cake, United States of America
Okay, this list is making me hungry! As you wait for your pineapple dish to get ready, why not try a fun handprint pineapple craft for kids?
Donkeys are adorable and hard-working – a rare combination! Today we celebrate these industrious creatures with a cute paper bag donkey puppet.
“The donkey heard the book gives wisdom and ate it.”
This quote is just one example of how donkeys are treated in literature and popular culture around the world. They are often depicted as silly animals, as useful sidekicks to the hero, but unable to handle anything on their own.
Well, this couldn’t be farther from the truth! Donkeys have been quite respected for centuries – here are a few instances.
Donkeys in Religions and Legends
Ancient Egyptians considered the donkey a symbol of the Egyptian sun god Ra
In Greek myth, the wine god Dionysus’ companion Silenus used to ride a donkey
Greek mythological King Midas was cursed with the ears of a donkey by Apollo
The New Testament talks about Jesus entering Jerusalem riding on a donkey
In Hinduism, the goddess Kalaratri’s vehicle is shown as a donkey
Sounds like the donkey is a much more interesting character than we first thought! Since that’s the case, let’s have some fun of our own – with an easy DIY Paper Bag Donkey Puppet for Kids!
Learn about the planets, galaxies and more with these awesome Outer Space Crafts for Kids! Perfect for Show and Tell or summer STEAM projects!
If you’re a parent, it’s likely your child has asked you at least once – “how many stars are there in the sky?” That’s the magic of the great space beyond – it’s so mysterious, and so attractive!
When we were kids, we spent many days lying out on the grass and staring up into the sky. Kids these days may not have that opportunity, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have questions about what’s up there. Let’s tap into their interest and curiosity to encourage them to learn more – with the help of crafts!
Here are 20 outer space crafts for kids that are as amazing as they look. Use these to learn about rockets, space ships, the moon, galaxies, constellations and so much more. The more they learn, the more our kids will realize there is to explore!
Rockets are fun, but flying ones are better! Here is a fun paper cup flying rocket craft that gives kids the feel of launching a real rocket!
Whenever there’s a rocket launch happening somewhere in the world, most of us stay glued to our TV screens for one purpose – to see the countdown!
There’s something incredibly exciting about hearing the numbers being counted down and watching the rocket launch upward – it’s a magical moment! I can’t begin to imagine how it feels for the scientists who’ve actually worked over several months to make this moment happen!
Well, if you’d like to launch your own rocket, we’ve found a way – a cute paper cup flying rocket craft! Yes, you don’t need any high-end tech to make this rocket launcher – just a paper cup, elastic bands and a few wooden dowel pins are enough!
If you’d like your own little astronaut to play with, we’ve got a cute little toilet paper roll astronaut craft for you! Comes with a little moon to explore!
Becoming an astronaut sounds amazing, doesn’t it? Ask any child and they would say that it would be super cool to wear a nice, big spacesuit and walk on the moon. That’s probably why kids love the space sections at museums, and often look at astronauts as heroes!
Most Iconic Astronauts in History
Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin – American astronauts, the first men to land on the Moon
Aleksei Leonov – Russian astronaut, the first man to leave the spacecraft and take a spacewalk
Valentina Tereshkova – Russian astronaut and the first woman in space
John Glenn – First American astronaut to orbit the Earth
Alan Shepard – American astronaut, the first (and only) astronaut to play golf on the moon
Jim Lovell – American astronaut who’s famous for the line “Houston, we’ve had a problem here”
If you ask me, I have deep respect for astronauts – because they’re doing something I would be terrified to do! Astronauts go through very rigorous training before any space mission, and they have to maintain themselves in an optimum physical state. If you’d like to learn more about all the things an astronaut would have to do to prepare, why not do it as you make a cute toilet paper roll astronaut craft?
Have fun learning about rockets and spaceships as you make this fun Artemis II bookmarks papercraft! Perfect for books about outer space!
April 1st is a day when many people around the world are pranking their friends and family members, but this year’s April 1st was special for space enthusiasts – it was the day the Artemis II launched!
The Artemis II was a crewed follow-up mission to the 2022 Artemis I mission. It flew around the moon with four astronauts, including a woman, a person of color and a non-American – the first of its kind!
Since the Artemis II mission is so special, we’ve got a new craft based on it – an Artemis II bookmarks papercraft! This is a set of bookmarks featuring all the main aspects of the mission – the moon, an astronaut and of course, the rocket!
This Space-Themed Paper Art Project for Kids proves that you can make art with little more than colored craft paper and basic craft supplies!
When we think of famous people and outer space, we immediately think of astronauts or rocket scientists, or, if go further back, astronomers who gazed into telescopes. However, there is another group of people who were enamoured with outer space – but not with the science of it; they were impressed by the art!
Famous Artworks Inspired by Outer Space
Space Queen by Morysetta
The Great Comet of 1680 over Rotterdam by Lieve Verschuier
1860 Great Meteor by Frederic Church
13.3 Billion Years by Pandora Mond
NASA Heroes and Sheroes by Hubert Jackson
If you haven’t heard of these works of art, we highly recommend checking them out. In the meantime, why not create some space-themed art of our own? Here is a stunning space-themed paper art project that kids can try!
This paper plate astronaut helmet craft is one of the easiest crafts for little space enthusiasts to make! All you need is a paper plate and craft paper!
One of the easiest ways to identify an astronaut is of course, their spacesuit. It’s large, bulky and has a massive helmet – it’s pretty hard to miss!
An astronaut’s spacesuit doesn’t just protect them from external things like flying meteoroids or UV rays, it does a lot more. In fact, NASA says that a spacesuit is can be considered a single person spaceship!
One of the main protective elements of a spacesuit is the helmet, which is larger than regular helmets worn during bike riding or cycling. Here are some of the special parts of an astronaut helmet.
Main Parts of an Astronaut Helmet
The main shell of the helmet is made from a strong material that’s also lightweight, like polycarbonate or fiberglass
The eyes are covered by a visor, a transparent shield that can be lifted and lowered
Most helmets have levers on the side to help in controlling the visor’s movment
The helmet’s base is a neck ring that attaches the helmet to the rest of the spacesuit
The helmet is also equipped with a communication system that helps the astronaut talk to the rest of the crew
Now that we know the importance of an astronaut helmet, let’s try and make a paper plate astronaut helmet craft. It’s a really easy craft that can be made with things lying around the home!
