20 Stunning Diwali Card Making Ideas for Kids
This is the ultimate list of Diwali card making ideas for kids & adults! Nothing like a handmade card to let your loved ones know how special they are!
One of the most widely celebrated Indian festivals is Diwali, and it’s also our favorite at home! Also known as Deepavali, or the festival of lights, this is a celebration for the whole family to get together, dress in our traditional finest, feast and pray. Oh, and we also give each other gifts!
While most of the family tries to make it home for Diwali, sometimes it may not work out. In such cases, you can send your loved ones a cute Diwali card to let them know you’re thinking of them. If you’re wondering where to get a Diwali card, look no further – here are 20 awesome Diwali card making ideas for kids – and adults!
20 Stunning Diwali Card Making Ideas
1. Firecracker-Themed Diwali Card for Kids
We start our list of Diwali card making ideas with an easy firecracker card, where the firecracker is made of foam and the sparks are made of glitter pipe cleaners. We love how this turned out, and it’s super easy too!
2. Printable Diwali Cards and Bookmark Set
If you’re on the lookout for last-minute Diwali card making ideas, this printable set is the perfect idea! Besides cards, this set also includes coloring bookmarks, which you can add along with your card for a nice touch!
3. Rangoli-Inspired Diwali Cards for Kids
No Diwali decoration is complete without a Rangoli, which makes it the perfect design for a DIY Diwali card! This one here is quite an elegant one that works well even for adults to give people in professional settings.
4. Paper Scraps Diwali Card
Diya is what we call the lighted oil lamp, and it is a central part of every Diwali celebration. It’s only fitting then, to include the diya in our list of Diwali card making ideas! This one is a great idea to use up all the little patterned paper scraps you have lying around.
5. Diya-Inspired Diwali Cards
If you’d like to try something a little different featuring a diya, check out this DIY Diwali card project. This one’s a good choice if you don’t have patterned paper lying around, or if you want to try something a little more artistic.
6. Glitter Paper Diwali Card
I think most of us love the look of glitter, but don’t want to deal with the mess. So here’s a workaround – use glitter foam or glitter paper instead! The orange glitter paper here works perfectly well to show the diya’s flame.
7. Peacock Pop-up Diwali Card
Sometimes you really want to knock their socks off, and if that’s the case, Baker Ross shows us how to do it! They’ve got a stunning Diwali card that pops up to reveal a gorgeous peacock!
8. Brush Pen Art Diwali Card
Kandils are traditional Diwali lanterns, often hung in homes and outdoor spaces to create a festive atmosphere. Artists Town brings alive the spirit of the kandil with this fun Diwali card.
9. Paper Quilled Diwali Diya Card
We love paper quilling projects, so it’s only natural that we include this one from Red Ted Art in our list of Diwali card making ideas! Don’t worry if you’re just a beginner – this one’s really easy to make!
10. Firecracker Diwali Greeting Card Craft
Firecrackers have been a part of Diwali celebrations for a long time, although there are now conversations about limiting their use owing to pollution. If you’d like the enthusiasm of the firecracker without the noise, this cute card from Little Ladoo is perfect!
11. Rocking Diwali Lamp Card
Diwali is a time when everyone goes all out – their prettiest clothes, best home decor and yummiest treats. We think applies to Diwali card making ideas, which is why we love this rocking Diwali card from Baker Ross!
12. Accordion Folded Diya Diwali Card
Accordion-folded diyas are an easy Diwali craft for kids, and we love how Kalakar Supriya has used mini versions of them to decorate a plain card. Just a few extra embellishments and your Diwali card is ready!
13. Free Printable Coloring Diwali Card
If you’d like to keep the kids occupied this festive season, Diwali printables are the way to go! We love this one from Smiling Colors because you also end up with a fun Diwali card!
14. Pop-Up Diya Card for Diwali
Red Ted Art shows us one of the easiest ways to make a pop-up Diwali card – with an accordion diya in the middle! This is a lovely card to gift anyone, from neighbors to friends and teachers.
15. Elaborate Diwali Pop Up Card
We don’t really have a tradition of displaying cards on the mantle during Diwali, but if we did, this card would be center stage! Crafting Hours has really gone all the way with this elaborate project!
16. DIY Coloring Diwali Card Printable
The Snazzy Mom has a bunch of Diwali crafts for kids, and we love this printable Diwali card because it’s so simple that even young kids can have a go at it!
17. OHP Sheet Handmade Diwali Card
How do OHP sheets feature in Diwali card making ideas? Well, Made by Lakshmi shows us how easy it is to turn an OHP sheet into a diya Diwali card by using glass colors!
18. DIY Glitter Tape Diwali Card
We’ve featured some Diwali card making ideas with glitter foam and glitter paper; here comes one with glitter tape from What’s Cooking Mom! This is a great project for the young ones, who’ll enjoy sticking the tape on the card!
19. Creative Zari Border Diwali Card
Zari refers to metallic thread, like silver or gold, that is used in embroidery. It’s generally seen on festive outfits, which makes it the perfect choice for this Diwali card from A Creative Project!
20. Embellished Diya Diwali Card
With this DIY Diwali card from Baker Ross, you don’t need to write your greeting separately – it pops up as soon as you open the card!
We hope you love these Diwali card making ideas and they’ll help you opt for a handmade version instead of a store-bought one. Enjoy making these cards and sending them out to your loved ones!
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