On Appreciate a Dragon Day, we're having fun with a cute and easy Dragon Bookmark Papercraft for Kids! All you need is paper and basic supplies! Dragons often get a bad rap, generally being depicted as creatures that need to be slayed so that the princess can be rescued. But we're moving on from those stereotypes - for one, princesses can rescue themselves, and secondly, not all dragons are bad! That's probably why people need a reminder to appreciate dragons - and so we have Appreciate a Dragon Day on 16th January! Here are some fun books that feature good dragons. Fun Books about Dragons Dra ..read more

Celebrate the Indian art form of Madhubani with a gorgeous DIY Madhubani folk art fridge magnet! A great project to introduce kids to Indian folk art. When it comes to art appreciation, I have to admit that some people are snobs. They prefer the 'classics', like Da Vinci and Van Gogh, and don't pay much attention to cultural folk art. Well, all I have to say is that they're missing out! Since India's Republic Day is coming up in a week, we think it's a great time to put the spotlight on one of India's popular folk art styles - Madhubani. What is Madhubani? Madhubani is a style of painting that ..read more

Here's an easy DIY 3D Popup Card for Pongal that kids can make by themselves! Features a Pongal pot with overflowing rice and bamboo decor! When you're cooking, something boiling over and spilling is generally considered a mess and something to avoid. However, when it comes to the Pongal festival, this is something to be celebrated! The Pongal festival corresponds to Makar Sankranti, and usually falls on the 14th or 15th of January. The word 'Pongal' is derived from 'pongu', which means 'boil over' or 'overflow'. And that's where the pot enters the picture! What is the significance of the Pong ..read more

Ready to light the Lohri bonfire? We've got a little one too - a paper version! Make this pretty 3D popup card for Lohri to give your friends and family! There are some things that immediately draw people together. A cake, for instance, or a baby, or one of our favorites - a bonfire! While bonfires are often associated with camping, they're also lit on festivals or other special occasions. One such occasion is the North Indian festival of Lohri. What is Lohri? Lohri is a festival celebrated in the Northern states of India, like Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and parts of Delhi. The holiday ..read more

It's World Snow Day on 19th January, and we're celebrating with some stunning snow globe crafts for kids, made from paper, mason jars & more! When you travel to another country, you're likely to find little souvenir shops outside the major tourist attractions. Wherever you are in the world, there are a few things you're sure to find at these shops - magnets, keychains and the ubiquitous snow globe! It is interesting to note that snow globes originated not as a tourist trinket or a decor piece - it was invented accidentally when a surgeon was trying to create a surgical lamp with extra brig ..read more

This Origami Mittens Craft may not keep your paws warm this winter, but they sure look adorable! Easy project for young kids & Origami beginners. Kids are notorious for losing things, so what do you think would happen when a child loses a mitten? Well, if you go by Jim Aylesworth's 'The Mitten', little animals squeeze into the lost mitten to stay warm. But if you go by Lynn Plourde's 'A Mountain of Mittens', the lost mittens accumulate to become a large mitten mountain! Yes, these are fun books about mittens, and we've got some more! 5 Fun Books about Mittens Three Little Kittens by Paul G ..read more

If you're looking for Origami crafts this Christmas, you'll love this Origami Stocking Craft for Kids - easy enough for beginners to try! When I was a child, we had this custom of buying packs of Christmas cards and then writing down addresses on them and posting them in bulk. My parents did this, while I sat and admired the pictures on all the cards. My favorite one was the picture of a decorated Christmas tree next to a fireplace, near which some stockings were hanging. That always intrigued me - why is hosiery so important during Christmas? The Legend of the Christmas Stocking There are man ..read more

Here's a lovely little clay angel craft for kids to make with air-drying or foam clay. It's not too hard, and will make a lovely appearance on your mantle! When I see pictures of certain magnificent sculptures, I'm really in awe - how on earth did the artist even make that! Michelangelo's David, Rodin's The Thinker, Picasso's Guitar and so many more examples exist as proof of sheer talent. If you've seen these sculptures and marveled at them and wondered about trying it out yourself, clay is a good place to start. Clay crafts are great for beginners, and since this is the festive season, we've ..read more

This DIY Toilet Paper Roll Snowflake Ornament is a gorgeous, rustic piece that will look wonderful hanging on your Christmas tree this year! "Silently, like thoughts that come and go, the snowflakes fall, each one a gem." There is something amazing about snowflakes. They're so beautiful but so fleeting. Yet, a snowball or an avalanche starts with a single snowflake. It's powerful and delicate at the same time! I grew up hearing that snowflakes are unique in their beauty, and if someone called me a snowflake then, I would consider it the highest compliment. Unfortunately today, being called a s ..read more

Celebrate the most important icon of Christmas celebrations with these pretty Christmas tree crafts for kids! There's something for everyone here! There's something about a fully decked-out Christmas tree - it immediately brightens you up, and brings a smile on your face, even if you've had a bad day. The lights, the splendour and the colors - they remind us of all the good in this world! But the Christmas tree as we know it is a fairly recent phenomenon. While boughs of holly and other evergreens have been used for decorations throughout history, the Christmas tree has a story of its own. The ..read more