5 DIY gifts for your siblings this Raksha Bandhan

The festive season has begun with Rakshabandhan just around the corner. Rakshabandhan or Rakhi is the festival of love and faith between a sister and a brother. It is one of the important Hindu festivals which has many stories owing to its existence.

Let's discuss how you can give some new trending DIY (Do It Yourself) presents to your annoying yet caring sisters and brothers.

1.Wall hanging:

It is fun, simple and you can make it with whatever you like. Maybe a tassel hanging with some pom poms and flowers. You can do a flower hanging or a hanging with a lot of message cards on it, expressing your love and affection towards them. This could also contain some pictures which could fill the room with throwback pictures.

2. Handmade Canvas:

If you have that painter Ghost lining deep inside your soul, you can definitely make a hand-made canvas of some simple art and show your craftsmanship.

It's always good to forecast your hidden talents and grab that painting brush. So, what are you waiting for to get hold of that painting brush and start it all?

3. A sample and a pot:

A sample and a planting pit is always a go to go gift, and can make them smile and happy. A sample and a pot rather than a plant will give them more memories and narratives to remember for time to come.

In addition to that, you can plant and water them together and further strengthen your bond.

4. Dream Catcher:

Open YouTube and try to get some effective and simple designs for dream catchers and collect all the necessary material and get started. Dream catcher, a tradition from Korea and Japan, is a trending DIY gift.

Listing here some of the essentials for preparing a dream catchers:

a. Rattan hoops

b. Rattan or metal wire rings

c. Craft feathers (Five to seven)

d. Wooden beads or metallic beads.

e. Scissors

f. Craft glue

5. Book and a hand-made bookmark:

For a Bookworm it is always important to take their interest and support them in their journey of learning and experience. So, this Rakshabandhan, let's make sure to give them novels of their favourite authors. Find some exciting and helpful novels mentioned below which you could add to your waiting list:

1. Power of the subconscious mind by Joseph Murphy.

2. War peace by Leo Tolstoy

3. Gilead by Marilynnee Robinson

4. Infinite Jest by David Foster.

Let's make this festival a light of colours and hope by sharing and showing your love to your loved ones.

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