Ideas for eco friendly decoration with kids

All set to celebrate festivals? But remember to make your celebrations safer for the environment too coz every festival leaves its ugly effects on the surroundings.

Though eco-friendly ways are picking up yet there is an urgent need to protect the environment in every aspect of life including festivals. Forgo the methods and celebratory ways that cause pollution and embrace an eco-friendly attitude.

This festive season try to make an effort, (encourage your kids too!) to turn eco-friendly, to contribute whatever you can to make the earth a better place to live! This would be the best festive gift for kids and Mother Nature.

Amazing Ideas for eco-friendly decoration with kids

Have a look at some eco-friendly ideas for decoration that you can implement with the help of your kids. The first and foremost thing should be to replace thermocol and plastic with cardboard, cloth, and paper.

1.      Paper flower garlands

                                        

You can do so many things with colorful paper including the leftover paper cuttings. Garlands made with paper flowers always look fresh as compared to those made with plastic. This idea will come in handy if you are not opting for garlands made with actual flowers. Your craft book will have ideas to make paper flowers. Or you can always refer to the internet.

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2.      Diyas( earthen pots)

       
Use clay diyas (small earthen pots) only and completely ban the ones made with POP. You can oil paint diyas with different colors like golden, bright red, yellow, etc. to make them look appealing. Use non-toxic oil paints which are easily available in the markets. Those ways you can show off your artistic side and save electricity too!

3.      Torans( gateway decoration)

            

 Either go with the traditional toran made with ‘mango leaves’ or craft yourself a     beautiful hand-made toran with the help of cardboard and colorful papers.

4.   Cardboard Rangoli

     Draw peacocks, flowers, different shapes diyas, and other beautiful stuff on cardboard and cut it out. Paint it with different colors and there you are ready with a variety of rangolis. Mix and match them every day.    

   

     

You may also use eco-friendly materials and waste items such as marbles, raw rice covers, mirror pieces, granules, sands, etc. Ask your kid to share ideas for rangoli designs.

5.   Paper bag lanterns

Shopping paper bags can be ideally used to make a series of lanterns. They not only look beautiful but are so eco-friendly too.

6.    Seashell Candles 

Girls have always liked making seashell necklaces. But seashell candles too will look adorable. You will get a variety of sizes and shapes in candles.

Even boys would like to try their hand at this and your home will look even more beautiful!

7.  Make a collage of your interpretation of that festival

Use all your creative ideas to make a wall hanging (on a plain blouse piece/ bed sheet) that depicts the importance of that particular festival. Start collecting pictures from newspapers and magazines and share your views on each of them. 

You can also inspire kids to make greeting cards using cloth, paper, and other waste materials. Along with being eco-friendly, you can also make your festival educational too!!

These ideas for eco-friendly decorations with kids surely make your festival extra special. Involve everyone from your family to contribute ideas and you will end up enjoying yourself more!

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