An adorable paper cup craft by our
Kindergarden and Std I kids.

Ever since I've been taking private classes
from home for children, I'm always amazed by how simple everyday, objects transform under tiny hands with just some paint, glue
and beads in this case into a delightful little craft.

Allow me to share a little about the process.
We first painted the cups and left them aside to dry.

Then I took a length of fish net thread
and after passing it through a bead, made a knot to secure it.
Only then did it I give it to the children for beading, so that the beads stay instead of just rolling away from the other end.


They had lots of fun, selecting colours and shapes of their liking.
We did this four times, in the end, I used the pointed end of a safety pin, to make a tiny prick on the rim of the paper cups
and passed the fish net beaded thread through.

The knots I made, as it is a little tricky for them yet.

And Voila! Paper cup mobiles are ready to take home. 😊😊😊

Thank you for staying a while and see you in another post

Happy October !
Sabrina.

Have a Sparkling Diwali!

It seems I had almost left my blog for a while there, coming back for a post or two once a year. Here I am, still getting to know myself, almost 40, my baby girl is now 6  years and I find I have grown roots in my neighborhood, all thanks to my daughter.

Today is lunar-wise, one of my favourite days, a no moon day or Amavasya, today  is also Diwali, the festival of lights, the joy permeating the air today is so infectious.

The unusually grey skies in October gave way to warm sunlight this morning.

It's been a special Diwali this year for me, seeing how far I've come.

Making new connections, some of the seeds planted have grown and what a lovely garden it is growing into.

My daughter seen here with a sparkler or phool-jadi was invited to a Diwali party by one of her friends, who also happens to attend my art classes, I love how one connection leads to another and before you know it, you are part of a community.

Well, the children had a lovely time, t child's mother had arranged, terracotta diyas, piggy banks and elephants for them to paint and take home with, sparklers to light, and even a Diwali themed cake!

Later, stuffed with all the good food, I asked my daughter to accompany me on an evening stroll, there she met another friend who was lighting child friendly crackers with her big sister and so the fun continued, we were out till late watching streams of light shoot up. 

I pray it's a safe Diwali for us all!

Happy Diwali and New Year to you and your loved ones!

P.S: These are the paper lanterns, we 

made in my art class for Diwali.

See you in another post.