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Looking for an Easy Diwali craft for kids this festive season? Our Paper Diya craft with a Free Template is just what you need!
These vibrant Diyas are simple to make and will beautifully decorate your house on Diwali.
Don’t forget to take a peek at all the Fantastic Diwali crafts and Printables for kids we have on our Blog!
Supplies Required to Make Paper Diya Craft
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- Diwali paper Diya template (Free Download at the end of the post)
- Construction paper
- Glue
- Scissors
- Tape
Watch a Video Tutorial
Here is a video tutorial on how to make Paper Diyas!
Directions to make the Paper Diya Craft
Here’s how to create your own Diwali paper Diya:
1. Download and print the Diya template. I recommend using cardstock for printing the diyas.
2. Cut out all the pieces using a good pair of scissors.
3. Take an A4 Construction paper and fold it in accordion-style along the long edge. Each fold should be approximately 1cm wide. You can use an ice cream popsicle as a reference for uniform folds.
4. Fold the completed design in half and cut it, resulting in two designs from one piece of paper.
5. Take one of them, fold it in half again apply glue on the side, and stick them together. Spread the folds to form a semicircle.
6. Paste the Diya on the perforated paper craft we just created.
There you have it! Your paper Diya is now ready to illuminate the room.
Related: Paper Lotus Craft
I enjoy lighting lamps in preparation for this celebration, and this year,ย these decorative paper lamps also adorned our walls.
Feel free to personalize your Diya using the black and white template provided. This template allows you to colour it with your favourite colours and add additional designs.
Here are the coloured Diya templates. I chose vibrant and contrasting colours to give them a festive look.
For patterns, I used Fine marker pens and a Sharpie Black marker.ย
More Diya Crafts for Kids
- Paper Plate Diya Craft
- Toilet Paper Tealight Holder Craft
- 3D Paper Diya Craft
- Free diya Templates for Kids’ Craft Projects
Diwali Activity Pack for Kids
Looking for the perfect Activity pack to celebrate Diwali week? Look no further! Our 95-page printable activity pack has everything you need to have a fantastic time.
From learning Diwali stories and playing fun games to enjoying colouring activities and practising math and English skills, it’s all included in this single pack. See the List of Diwali Printable Activities here.
Diwali Printables for Kids
- Ram and Sita Colouring Page for Kids
- Diwali Count and Clip Cards
- Diwali Mazes Free printableย
- Diwali Busy Book Printableย
