Welcome Spring!
(DIY Home Decorative)
Holi, the Hindu “Festival of Colors” heralds the arrival of spring and the end of winter. Holi marks the welcoming of spring and is a celebration of the triumph of good over evil.
Values Inculcated:
- Art skills
- Understanding the significance of Holi
- Patience
- Creativity
Materials Required:
- Felt papers (Flower colours, green, white)
- Ice cream sticks
- Ribbon
- Glue
- Scissors
Preparatory Effort :
- To discuss about Holi, the spring festival.
Method:
- Glue the ice cream sticks as shown.
- Take three different colour foam sheets and cut out flower shape. Also cut out three stems of different sizes, three circles and grass as shown in the picture.
- Glue the them on the ice cream sticks.
- Cut a piece of satin ribbon and glue on the ice cream sticks as shown below.
- Take a small foam sheet and write ‘Welcome’ on it. Cut it out.
- Trace with a marker.
- Hang on the wall.
[Illustrations by Sree Ranjani T R, Sri Sathya Sai Balvikas Student]