Easter was originally a festival to celebrate spring. A hen's egg, considered to be a sign of new life was decorated and gifted. Here are some ways to decorate your eggs for Easter.  
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Bright coloured paper chains always look cheerful. This Diwali, let your imagination run wild and create your own decorations.  
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Lights and lamps have always been a part of Diwali decoration. This time may be you can give a new look to your house by decorating the pots in which the plants grow.  
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Want to play a new game? Better still, want to make the game yourself?  
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Imagine your favourite book with its page corners folded by a lazy person who does not care if the book gets spoilt. Do you care? Then make a bookmark yourself.  
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Every time you eat an ice cream keep its stick, for you can use it to make an attractive photo frame.  
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Come summers and the markets get flooded with delicious and irresistable mangoes that attract everyone's attention. You can also do the same, just become a mango!  
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It's party time, so why not make the pointed caps that everyone loves to fool around in, thinking of clowns and wizards.  
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How many pairs of old socks have you torn and thrown away? Surely there are still some where the thread has run or that have become too small. Don't throw them, instead, turn a pair of plain ol' socks into funky puppets. Creativity and imagination is all you need.  
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How about trying your hand at gardening - just a little something to decorate your house? All it takes is some water and sunshine, and a few days of watering the plants, to have a small family take root in your home!  
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Make a musical instrument out of odds and ends, and hear the robust twang!  
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These shakers are perfect for keeping in rhythm - and have everyone shake to the music.  
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Yes! Make a shiny new bus out of materials that may find their way into the dustbin.  
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Hours of labour go into making the lamp shades that attract your attention in the showrooms. But if you like, you can make a lamp shade in just a few minutes.  
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Sometimes what seems like a very difficult concept in your text book, can be easily understood through the play way method. Perform this simple experiment and understand what momentum is.  
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Batik kurtas, wall hangings, handkerchiefs, bed spreads - almost anything can be dyed using the batik technique of dyeing. Batik is an art, go ahead, try it out...  
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Mobiles can be hung on the doorway, on top of a child's crib and even inside the house. Here is a simple way to make one.  
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Rangoli or floor decorations are a regular feature of festivals and other occasions. How about decorating the door too?  
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Want to give someone a gift that makes them happy because it is the result of a great brainwave? Try making flowers out of egg cartons...  
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An empty glass bottle looks lonely. Why not convert it into a flower vase so that it can have flowers for friends?  
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This intricate looking design is extremely simple to make. Try it out and surprise your friends and family.  
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If you want to look out of the window but cannot reach it, use a periscope.  
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Who doesn't like getting a prize, especially when it comes to children. The next time you organise any competition, give away special prizes in the form of trophies.  
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Bindis are a part of a girl's accessories and there is no dearth of the designs that are available. Do you want to be creative too?  
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How often is it that you want to do something different? Something that is unconventional? Sometimes - Yes! Well, this is what you can do.  
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No fancy materials, no elaborate steps - these bunnies won't take you more than two minutes to make.  
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Need a stand to keep your pens and pencils? Make use of the old bangles that you have probably forgotten about.  
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Candle stands can be made in a variety of ways. Here is one that I made as a child and believe me it is great fun.  
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These cotton sock creatures are perfect for decorating your shelves. Make a family of roly poly dolls from your old and worn socks.  
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It's time to take a flying leap into fun with this creative frog puppet. Do you want to know how you can easily turn a simple and plain looking paper plate into a funny-faced prince charming?  
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This lovely lantern provides a safe way to carry candles around. This activity needs some planning but the result is well worth it - whether it is to parade outside or to give a spooky feel to a night-time picnic.  
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Paper plates are extremely handy. They are not only a good substitute for normal plates, they can be turned into excellent masks!  
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Paper boat races are much heard of. How about a steamer race? Make a steamer with waste material and enjoy racing!  
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For those of you who have finished your exams, don't throw away your old notebooks. You can use the plain sheets of your notebook to make a telephone diary.  
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Have you seen those fancy, traditional potli kind of bags? The markets are flooded with them in different patterns and colours. You know, you can make them yourself too.  
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Surprise your family by giving them coffee mugs that are made especially for them. Everytime they have coffee, they will think of you.  
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It so often happens that when you need to use the scissors they cannot be found. This is because there is no particular place assigned to them. Make this special pocket for your scissors.  
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Be it a birthday party, a festival or a craft class - you can make streamers for all occasions and within minutes!  
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If you are bored of writing letters on plain sheets, onion sheets or flowery sheets of paper, why not make a sheet with a brand new feel?  
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You think it's time to throw away the old broomstick, but wait! You can create a lovely piece of art with it.  
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Newton defined the law of gravity, but you can defy it. Simply do this trick and you will take everyone by surprise.  
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Magic is fun to do and fun to see, but it requires a lot of practice and concentration.  
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Do you want to enthrall your audience and make a strong impact with your magic? Perform this simple trick and stun your audience!  
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The best part about tie-and-dye is that there are innumerable ways of doing it and each pattern is unique. Here is one that is easy and looks good.  
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What happens when every bit of the peepal leaf's green vanishes - and only the intricate network of veins remains? It's a perfect opportunity to make a card-painting.  
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Next time you blow a balloon, just don't leave it with a knot. Give it features and turn it into a balloon puppet.  
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Ever thought about making slippers at home? It's not difficult at all and you will love them for their comfortable feel.  
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Do you want to be prepared for a power cut? Or do you simply want to watch the shadows thrown on the wall by a candle? Why not make a candle stand?  
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All of us have played with balls made out of plastic, rubber and leather. How about trying out a new one?  
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You are wearing your new shoes but the shoebox remains. Make a wonderful letter holder out of it.  
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Don't throw away the fused bulb. You can use it to make an interesting bunny rabbit. It's simple.  
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It's fun to make, looks attractive and is quite handy to have in your bathroom. You can also gift it.  
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Express your love to your friends and loved ones through a T-shirt. Some ways in which you can do it.  
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A simple way to make orchids which will look as fresh as real ones but only you will know that they are not.  
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Calendars you would have seen many but a one like this is a little different. It is multipurpose having a planner and a timetable but the difference is that you will need to make one to possess one.  
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This game can be played anywhere if you have a paper and a pen/pencil. Ofcourse the more the people the better it becomes.  
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A simple play that you can perform this New Year and have loads of fun.  
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On the eve of Christmas all children sleep in the excitement of waking up to find gifts. Would you also like to become Santa and give some gifts to your loved ones?  
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Every Christmas, we go to the market to buy decorations for the christmas tree. But here we can tell you some exciting ways to make your own decorations from the things lying around.  
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With a few things you can make an attractive crib for Jesus in your house. Here is how you can do it easily.  
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Did you ever think that you could use poppy flowers to make the sweetest looking dolls? Well, then you should try.  
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No money is required to make these mats and they add loads of colour to your house. Make as many as you want in varying sizes and use it almost everywhere.  
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During the summer months, when the electricity goes it becomes unbearable to sit in the heat and that is when the paper fans come in handy.  
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Paper huts are not only easy to make, but you can get two different looks from one hut itself.  
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What you are going to make is a unique fish. It can only survive on land. Water is a complete No-No. So make sure that you don't leave it in water.  
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Millions of stars spangle the sky every night. To reach out to the stars in the sky is difficult but surely you can have them. Just pick up a piece of paper and try this.  
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As the summer sun becomes intense, the rain brings joy and relief to the people. You could bring that same cheer.  
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Welcome everyone to cloud no. nine with your arms wide open because that's where people reach when something makes them really happy.  
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If you go to a park or a zoo, you are likely to find a vendor blowing bubbles in the air. One after the other, sometimes it's all bubbles around him. You, too, can do the same.  
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A great snack, popcorns are always welcome no matter what time of the day it is. It's good to eat and perhaps interesting to be used for decoration too.  
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If you ever go towards north Gujarat, you can see fields filled with water. There is no vegetation; the farmers here make salt. How do they make salt? Try out this experiment.  
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A wooden match or toothpick is wrapped in a handkerchief and broken by a volunteer. At your command, it is restored into one piece!  
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A magician should be able to perform magic anywhere he goes! This one is good for your dining table.  
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Challenge your friends to tie a knot in a piece of rope without letting go of the ends. None of them will be able to do it, but you will!  
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While I am writing about this delicious sweet, it's making my mouth water. But I guess I will have to wait till evening to get back home and eat it.  
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There is always a particular way of doing things. Take painting: most people would use brushes bought from the store. But if you are among those who have an urge to create something new, in a different manner, then we have a variety of excitements in store for you.  
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Think of the characters of the Ramayana and you automatically think of the bows and arrows they carried. So make your friendly bow and arrow this Dussehra.  
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Want to play Hanuman this Dussehra? Make yourself a swinging club and explore your acting potential!  
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Every other street in India has budding child actors enacting the Ramlila with great gusto - and masks are an important element of their make-up. You can make those masks at home. It's simple.  
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Do you want to make boats that float forever? It is very simple. Find out how.  
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Hey, don't throw away the paper bags in your house. You can make interesting things with them.  
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Want to present your food in a better way? Here is one way to do so.  
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Know what a silhouette is? Well, we have made one here so why don't you find out!  
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A simple way to make a beautiful dangler for your car.  
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When you eat a walnut what do you do with the shell- Simply throw it away? How about making a toy with it?  
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Help the twin cubs find each other.  
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They look alike yet they are different. Can you find out how?  
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A few bits of paper, some crayons and some adhesive -- that is all you need to make this puppet.  
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The letter H has more hidden facets to it than we thought it did. All you need is a little imagination.  
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The magic man tried to do something with the letter H. And look what he found.  
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Sudheer is very fond of the letter S. See what he has made out of it this time.  
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A wonderful gift to give to a friend. You can make it so very easily, at home.  
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Make exciting floor designs with dots.  
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See how drawing a monkey can be child's play.  
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The Magnetic Fish Bowl This unusual fishing game is simple to assemble and great fun to play. And you won't have to worry about pulling poor live fish out of the water.  
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Which number hides the shape of a duck? Find out.  
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Which letter hides the shape of a cat? Find out now and draw it..  
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Draw the letter q and make a squirrel out of it. In six easy steps, Sudheer Nath shows you how.  
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Here’s a great game when you have several kids around. Whether it's two children at home or ten at a birthday party ...  
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Make the face of a devil or a doll, a fairy or a clown. It's easy. You can do it...  
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It's Mother's Day on May 14th. Make a card for your mother with vegetables.  
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Make it yourself. It's fun time with old objects, scissors, glue... and a great idea. So do it.  
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So you want to "see" flowers having a drink? Here's an exciting activity shows it happen.  
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Here are some very simple toys for you -- make and break them as you please! And learn the scientific principles behind them too...  
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Yes. Make puppets out of peanuts. Sounds nutty! But it's lots of fun.  
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Discover what's hidden behind the jumble of numbers. All you have to do is join the various numbers or alphabets in ascending order using a pencil. You will soon unearth the hidden image.  
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Looking at different maps we saw different shapes and faces. South America looked like the side of a man's face. Italy looked like a shoe. Test your imagination on the eight maps we have provided. You can download and print them. You never know what you might find!  
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Make a cotton doll for your younger brother. Or, a Neem doll for the kitchen.  
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Here are some exciting experiments and toys for your creative minds. To be a part of them, you only need things like matchsticks, buttons, etc., which you might already be having in your possession. Follow the exercises and see, for instance, how a match box becomes a 'magic box'. And what's more, you can discover some of the most important scientific principles this way!So just go ahead and let the scientist in you take over...  
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Here are more toys from Arvind Gupta. Check them out!  
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Synthetic colours have taken prominence over natural colours for they are readymade and easy to use. This time around, play Holi the traditional and ecological way - with flowers.  
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