DIY Rakhi Crafts: Fun Activities for Kids

Raksha Bandhan is one of the most popular festivals in India. On this occasion, sister’s tie a rakhi on their brother’s wrist, earning the promise of lifelong love and protection. The thread marks the unbreakable bond between siblings. While you can buy ready made rakhis from the store, how about giving a personal touch to it?

This Raksha Bandhan, create your own DIY rakhi with fun and unique designs. Unlock your creative skills and express your love with a DIY rakhi that’s sure to win your brother's heart. How can you create an easy homemade rakhi? Read on, we’ve curated some ideas for you.

Simple DIY Rakhi Ideas for Kids

Handmade presents always hold a special place in everyone’s hearts. When you create a handmade present like a DIY rakhi, it’s the effort that matters. It doesn’t have to be perfect, all that matters is that it conveys your love and affection. Here are some simple ideas for a beautiful homemade rakhi.

1. Cardstock Rakhi

Your craft rakhi making session will become super exciting with cardstock rakhis! You can use textured paper or patterned paper and create different round layers. Assemble those layers on the thread and tie the Rakhi on your sibling’s hand when the festival arrives.

2. Letter Rakhi

A unique homemade rakhi that you can create for your siblings is the letter rakhi. Using letter beads, you can spell out your sibling’s name and attach those beads to a matching ribbon or cord. These rakhis are a testimony of personalisation, creativity and most importantly, love.

3. Button Rakhi

If you want to create an easy handmade rakhi, then try your hands on button rakhis. For your baby siblings, you can explore whimsical kid-themed buttons and attach them with vibrant-coloured wool braided threads. Tie these colourful rakhis on your sibling’s wrist and see how happy they get.

4. Cartoon Rakhi

Children love watching cartoons. How about you create homemade rakhi for your baby brother or sister with their favourite cartoon character? Cut out the cartoon character that you want on the rakhi, assemble it on a cardstock and then finally put it together with a ribbon or thread. These rakhis are so fun to make that you can’t stop with just one with rakhi!  

5. Lego Rakhi

Is your brother or sister a Lego lover? If yes, then surprise them with unique and creative Lego rakhis. You may require the help of a handyman to drill the sides of the brick through which you can pass the thread. For customising options, you can pick your siblings’ favourite colours for the best craft rakhi making experience. With these rakhis, you can watch your siblings’ faces light up with joy, making the festival more playful.

6. Foam Rakhi

If you want to create an easy handmade rakhi at home, you can try a DIY foam rakhi. Encourage children to make foam rakhi using craft foam. By cutting out different shapes, layering them and assembling them with colourful ribbons, children can create cute handmade rakhis for their siblings.

7. Knitted Rakhi

For you small brothers and sisters, you can create fun homemade rakhis by simply knitting one. You can use soft fabric to knit the rakhi, and make it more vibrant by layering different fabrics to create the most exquisite designs!

8. Thread Rakhi

By far the simplest form of rakhi is a thread rakhi. It doesn’t require a lot of creativity or layering. All you have to do is twist the strands of the threads together. You can use multiple colour threads to make the rakhi look vibrant. Also, you can make this rakhi thick or thin by increasing or decreasing the number of threads.

Safety Measures for Kids While Making DIY Rakhis

When kids are involved in the process of creating DIY rakhis for their siblings, it is important to follow these safety measures:

Adult Supervision

When craft projects are involved, adult supervision is a must for kids. Making rakhis with ribbons and stickers can be fun, but if there’s scissors or glue involved, it can pose a risk to your children.

Keep Toxic Materials Far From Their Reach

When you’re creating the base of your rakhi or assembling it, you will require markers and glue. Ensure that these products are non-toxic and child-friendly.

Using Proper Tools

When creating DIY rakhis that involve cut-outs of paper, using scissors is inevitable. To avoid any harm, you can assist children in using safety scissors that are designed just for them. If you don’t have one at home, it’s better that you do any cut-outs yourself to avoid any mishaps.

Conclusion

Just like Raksha Bandhan strengthens relationships between siblings, creating handmade rakhis with children can also make your bond stronger. Plus, rakhi-making activities are great fun and can create lasting memories. DIY rakhi ideas also allow children and their siblings to unlock their creativity.

So, this Raksha Bandhan, get your kids to design DIY rakhis for their siblings, letting them know how much you love them. Also, bring home the gift of fun learning with Skillmatics’ wide range of jumbo floor puzzles and STEM toys. To channel your kids’ creative skills, you can further give them our bestselling magical foil art kit. Our collection of educational games & activities is for children of all age groups. So this Rakhi, why not make it one to remember by indulging in DIY rakhi-making and fun learning games?