8 Creative DIY Rakhi Ideas for Kids to Amp Up Your Mood [2022]

To make your in-home rakhi celebrations fun and memorable we have shared DIY Rakhi ideas, that you can try at home with your kids and give your celebrations a new definition. With Rakshabandhan just around the corner, the festivities have begun!! However, choosing the best rakhi for your brother from a plethora of options is not an easy task. Though Covid has definitely changed the way we live, with creative DIY Rakhi ideas you can enjoy the Rakshabandhan celebrations in a unique way! As a parent, you don’t have to struggle to take your kids through crowds to find a Rakhi that they will love!

And we can assure you that any brother would prefer a hand-made rakhi in comparison to a store-bought one.  So, whether your child is celebrating her first Rakshabandhan or if you’re looking for something unique and creative, then we have got you sorted. We bring you the list of 8 simple DIY hand-made rakhi ideas for your kids to try at home, which will amp up your celebrations.

1. Ganesha Rakhi

Lord Ganesha is considered to be prosperous for every holy occasion. Making a Ganesha Rakhi can be one of the creative rakhi ideas. With this simple yet religious rakhi design at home, you can also narrate some intriguing mythological tales revolving around Lord Ganesha. For Ganesha rakhi, you can encourage your children to use an old wedding card for this design.

(a) To make a Ganesha rakhi, you will need-
• Ganesha motif from a wedding card
• Scissors
• Adhesive
• Silk threads or satin ribbons of 2 colors

(b) Steps to make a rakhi-
• Remove Ganesha motif or sticker from any wedding card
• Now, paste the thread or a ribbon at the back of the motif with a strong adhesive.
• To hide the thread, you can paste a silver or a golden color paper at the back of it.
• Voila! Your Ganesha rakhi is ready.

2. Cartoon Rakhi

Cartoons have been one of the most insignificant parts of our lives and what can be a better idea than gifting your brother the ultimate happiness of his childhood! You little one needs to try out this one of the fun creative rakhi ideas.

(a) To make a cartoon rakhi, you will need-
• Cardstock
• Cutouts of your favorite cartoon characters
• Adhesive
• Satin Ribbon
• Scissors

(b) Steps to make a rakhi-
• As a foremost step, you have to cut out the cartoon characters and stick them on the cardstock.
• Once you have successfully joined both the cartoon character and cardstock together, using the adhesive place the satin ribbon at the bottom of the cardstock.
• With a simple procedure, you can actually make rakhis at home using different cartoon characters and give your celebrations a new twist.

3. Vehicle Rakhi

Isn’t this one of the exciting and creative rakhi ideas for kids? Probably one of the easiest and the most popular DIY rakhi ideas, that even your toddler can try! Today, the kids are crazy about cars and airplanes. All you have to do is give their craziness the wings to fly and convert it into a beautiful rakhi design.

(a) To make an airplane rakhi, you will need-
• Foam sticker set
• Satin Ribbon
• Felt Sticker with adhesive backing
• Black and a Red marker

(b) Steps to make a rakhi-
• Firstly, out the airplane with a black marker.
• Add dots for windows
• Stick this on a felt sticker with adhesive backing
• Using glue, stick the satin ribbon below a circle

Using similar steps, you can even make a car or any other vehicle shape rakhi that your kids like.

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4. Animal Rakhi

Small children are extremely passionate about animals and they simply love to read some interesting and adventurous animal kingdom stories. How about you give their favorite animal character a celebratory makeover? One of the most popular DIY rakhi ideas, especially amongst children. This will not only make them creative but also make them aware of the animal kingdom.

(a) To make a lion rakhi, you will need-
• Sticker set- lion in yellow
• Satin ribbon in red, cut to the right size
• Felt circle in red and orange with adhesive backing

(b) Steps to make a rakhi-
• Stick the lion sticker on a felt circle with adhesive backing.
• Then you have to place a red satin in between the red felt circle and the orange felt circle
• Using fevicol, you should stick the satin ribbon between the two circles.

Just like a lion rakhi, you can make more designs and replace the lion with your kid’s favorite cartoon characters like Chota Bheem, Shinchan, and Tom and Jerry.

5. Foam Rakhi

Card foam is one of the most commonly used materials in children’s craft supplies, and you can definitely make use of it! Moreover, this rakhi is one of the most attractive and creative rakhi ideas. So, go for this diy rakhi.

(a) To make a foam rakhi, you will need-
• Craft foam in 2 colors
• Cartoon sticker
• Satin thread or a ribbon
• Scissors
• Adhesive

(b) Steps to make a rakhi-
• For this diy rakhi, cut both the foams in your favorite shapes
• Paste both the foams together on top of each other
• Now, paste the cut-out of a cartoon character on rakhi
• Now with the help of an adhesive, paste the satin thread at the bottom of the rakhi.
• In the end, what you will have will be a cute cartoon character rakhi for your brother.

6. Button Rakhi

We are 100% sure that colorful buttons have been an integral part of everyone’s childhood! From collecting these colorful buttons to using them in our craftwork, we have surely come a long way!

(a) To make a button rakhi, you will need-
• Two colored felts
• Colorful buttons
• Satin ribbons
• Scissors
• Needle and thread

(b) Steps to make a rakhi-
• As a foremost step, you have to cut out the cartoon characters and stick them on the cardstock.
• Once you have successfully joined both the cartoon character and cardstock together, using the adhesive place the satin ribbon at the bottom of the cardstock.
• With a simple procedure, you can actually make rakhis at home using different cartoon characters and give your celebrations a new twist.

7. Wool Rakhi

Talking specifically about DIY rakhi ideas, you can definitely not miss the wool rakhi which is quite trending these days. You can give your Rakshabandhan celebrations a new twist, by staying up-to-date and opting for a rakhi made of wool.

(a) To make a wool rakhi, you will need-
• Wools of alternate colors (Red and Yellow)
• Beads
• Scissors

(b) Steps to make a rakhi-
• For this diy rakhi, twist the red wool around your fingers for 20 rounds. Now, slowly pull it out and safely tie it at the center.
• With the help of scissors, cut the ends of the bow and spread and press to form a flower pom.
• Now, tie the wooden beads at the center and another strand behind to make a rakhi.

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8. Hand-Made Crystal Rakhi

It has been observed that indulging in a healthy art and craft session with your kids helps in strengthening the relationship that you share with your kids. Well, Rakshabandhan is the best occasion for this purpose. As a parent, all you have to do is to motivate your child to make creative rakhis at home.

(a) To make a crystal rakhi, you will need-
• Hand-Made Paper
• Little diamonds or colorful crystals
• Big Crystal
• Adhesive
• Satin Ribbon

(b) Steps to make a rakhi-
• Fir this diy rakhi, With the help of hand-made paper cut out a diamond shape.
• Now, you have to stick the little diamonds or colorful crystals on the edges of the shape.
• Stick the bigger crystal in the center of the diamond shape.
• You can make your rakhi look beautiful, stick the little diamonds around the big crystal.
• Now, using the adhesive stick the ribbon at the back of the diamond cutout.
• Tada, your rakhi is ready!

Final Thoughts

Rakshabandhan is the perfect occasion to imbibe a sense of trust and protection in siblings. A small string made with love and affection can make a lifelong bond and every year it reminds us that no matter what our siblings will always be there by our side. Without a doubt the charm of hand-made rakhi is unbeatable. With so many creative rakhi ideas, you can surely surprise your brother with the world’s most priceless gift. Making a rakhi at home is no longer a tedious task. All you need is patience, creativity, and time and you are good to go!

At PiggyRide, we offer an end number of creative and engaging craft workshops for your kids. All you have to do is to enroll your children in these workshops and give their creativity the wings to fly.