Holi, the vibrant "Festival of Colors," festival celebrated by Hindus. It is a festival celebrated with color, water, and the exchange of sweets.

In March, Holi brings spring's colors to India. It's a time to celebrate new beginnings, good harvests, and the rich land. On the eve of the festival, bonfires are lit in memory of a young Prahlad’s miraculous escape from the Demoness Holika, sister of Hiranyakashipu in Hindu mythology.

In this blog, we're exploring fun Holi arts and crafts activities for kids, so you can enjoy quality time creating these crafts with your little ones by Fevicreate activity page. Each Holi craft idea is a delightful opportunity for your children to immerse themselves in the burst of colours and create beautiful arts and crafts.

Simple and Easy Holi Craft Ideas for Kids

Holi, the burst of colours festival of spring, is right around the corner! Get ready to celebrate with your kids by getting crafty. Here are some fun and easy crafts for Holi.

1. DIY Pichkari Holi Craft for Kids with Coloured Chart Paper

Holi is coming! Celebrate with a splash by making your own colorful pichkari (water gun) using everyday materials. It's a fun and easy activity for kids and adults alike!

• Draw and cut two squares from a corrugated sheet to make pichkari craft. 

• Take a bigger square and roll it into a pipe structure by sealing the edges using Fevicol A+. Now take a coloured chart and cut out a sqaure to cover body and a circle to close it from one end and same for a small square.

• Make the head of the pichkari a conical shape using coloured chart paper and stick a base to the cone.

• Cut coloured chart paper strip, fan fold it and write text “Happy Holi”.

• Using Fevicol A+, decorate the Pichkari using Glitter powder and colourful chart papers. 

• Your Pichkari Card is ready!

Give wishes for Holi in a quirky and creative way by making pichkari craft for Holi with a step-by-step guide.

2. DIY Holi Bookmark Craft for Kids

Looking for a fun and colorful craft for Holi to celebrate with your kids? This DIY bookmark-making activity is easy for the festive occasion with Fevicreate Rangeela colours.  This Holi craft activity boosts creativity and promotes a love for reading!

• To create a bookmark, take coloured chart paper of width 2” approx. Now take Rangeela tempera colour and create splashes by putting a blob of water consistent colour on paper and blowing it in different directions using

• a straw to get the effect.

• Now take coloured chart paper draw and cut comic eyes with a different type of shapes and sizes. 

• Make a single hole and Insert any cord through the hole handmade bookmark is ready. 

Create this DIY bookmark Holi paper craft activity with our in-depth steps and let it colours up your celebrations.

3. DIY Holi Head Gear by Foam Sheets

Holi is all about vibrant colors and fun! Get your kids in the festive spirit with this creative DIY head gear craft from Fevicreate!  This easy-to-follow activity uses simple materials like chart paper and pencils, making it perfect for young artists of all ages. Let their imaginations soar as they design their own unique Holi head gear!

• To create the Holi head cap, take coloured foam sheets of your choice and cut them into squares of 10 cm approx. 

• Draw Splash forms and Cut them with the help of scissors.

• Using Fevicryl 3D glitter liners make an outline to cut-outs and let it dry.

• To create a headband, take a sheet of black chart paper & cut out a strip width measuring 2 inches. Make sure the band is the size of your head.

Enjoy your colourful and cheerful Holi Cap paper craft with our step-by-step guide.

4. Placard Holi Paper Craft Activity for Kids

Get ready to celebrate Holi in style! Fevicreate shows you how to make a festive placard using colorful paper and your child's handprints. It's a fun, personalized craft for the whole family!

To make this placard Holi festival craft,

• To create the placard, take an A4-sized white chart paper and print your hands

• Cut them with scissors and fold them to create a card.

• Now take coloured kite papers of your choice and cut them into small pieces.

• Using Fevistik, stick the cutouts randomly and overlap them onto each other, dry them. Attach the barbeque stick behind and let it dry.

• Using a felt pen to write a text I am having a water-free Holi.  A handmade placard is ready!

Here’s an in-depth step with relevant images to create this beautiful placard Holi paper craft activity.

5. Holi Themed- Photo Frame Craft Activity with Corrugated Sheets

Who doesn’t enjoy making a colourful photo frame? This activity is not just fun for kids but also for adults as it fosters creativity and brings families together during the festive season.

Holi is coming! Get ready to celebrate with a photo frame that's as colorful as you are! This Fevicreate Holi craft for kids makes a super-cool frame for your favorite Holi picture.  Let's get creative!

• To create a photo frame holder, take a corrugated piece of 8x10” and draw the strip In the center keeping a width of 2“.

• Take coloured chart papers and draw elements like Splash, Pichkari, bucket, and balloon with the help of a pencil.

• Cut them with scissors.

• To create a waste material frame holder, fold the corrugated into a triangular manner cover it with chart paper of your choice and stick it.

• Your Handmade photo frame is ready!

Your kid is surely going to love the detailed steps of this unique handmade Holi-themed photo frame with coloured chart paper with some exciting images to refer to for this creative Holi craft.

6. Holi Bucket Decoration Craft with Upcycled Buckets

Looking for a fun Holi activity? Check out our step-by-step guide on how to decorate your Holi buckets! From vibrant colors to festive embellishments, this craft for Holi is perfect for adding a personalized touch to your celebrations. Get ready to make a splash this Holi with our Holi festival bucket decoration craft!

• To decorate the Holi bucket you will need an upcycled plastic bucket and upcycled fabrics.

• Cut them into pieces with the help of scissors.

• Using Fevicol A+, stick fabric cutouts all over the bucket.

• Take the glitter foam sheet, draw, and cut a triangular pattern.

• Using Fevicol A+, stick the cutouts onto the edges of the bucket.

• For splash making use coloured foam sheet and Use Fevicryl 3D Outliner of your choice write text HAPPY HOLI.

• Your Happy Holi Bucket Craft is ready!

Enjoy the Holi craft for kids experience with our step-by-step guide here for Holi Bucket Craft.

7.  DIY Holi Tray Making Craft Activity with Corrugated Sheets

Get ready to add a splash of color to your Holi celebrations with our DIY tray decoration craft! In this step-by-step guide, we'll show you how to make a vibrant and festive tray using simple materials. Perfect for serving sweets, snacks, and colorful delights, this Holi festival craft ideas will surely elevate your occasions.

• To create a Holi tray, draw the diagram and elephant with the help of coloured chart papers.

• For decoration use coloured sequins and paper cords.

• Using Fevicryl Acrylic color to paint the tray with the help of fine art brushes.

• Stick elephant cutouts onto the tray and decorate them using sequins and colored paper cords by creating patterns onto the elephant.

• Your handmade Holi tray is ready!

This was just a sneak-peak, here’s a more elaborated step to make this Holi tray craft for kids.

8. Making Holi Coasters Craft for Holi with Jute Cord and Coloured Wool

Welcome to the colorful world of Holi Coasters! Get ready to dive into a festival of joy, laughter, and vibrant colors as we explore the fun and excitement of Holi together!

• Take a corrugated sheet to make a coaster and collect coloured wools of your choice & a jute cord.

• Take a jute cord & wrap coloured wool around it in gaps. Make sure to tie a knot at start & end of each coloured strand, as shown in the image. 

• Using Fevistik Power, stick it in a spiral manner onto the coaster. 

• Your handmade Holi coasters are ready!

Encourage your kids to explore their creativity with our Holi coaster craft! Let them dive into the vibrant world of colours, creating personalised coasters to add a festive touch to your home decor.

On Which Date Holi Will Be Celebrated in 2024? 

Holi 2024 will be celebrated on Monday, 25 March 2024.

When you have a festival that involves splashing colored powder or paint on all and sundry, it can’t be anything but fun! The best part is that along with all the colors, Holi is also about warmer weather, sweet delicacies, and of course, special Holi crafts and activities for kids with Fevicreate!

And it’s a Wrap!

Holi festivals are set to burst the colurs with creativity and fun as you dive into these engaging Holi craft ideas. Your kids will not only have a blast but also learn about the significance of Holi and traditional crafts.

So, gather your materials, get creative, and make this Holi a memorable and crafty one for the whole family.