Welcome Spring !

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:

1. Glue the ice cream sticks as shown.



2. 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.



3. Glue the them on the ice cream sticks.



4. Cut a piece of satin ribbon and glue on the ice cream sticks as shown below.



5. Take a small foam sheet and write ‘Welcome’ on it. Cut it out.



6. Trace with a marker.



7. Hang on the wall.

[Illustrations by Sree Ranjani T R, Sri Sathya Sai Balvikas Student]