5 DIY Home Decor Ideas For 79th Independence Day of India

Freedom Wreath: Pridefully Welcoming Guests

A wreath welcoming guests will certainly help to set the festive, celebratory tone of your Independence Day events. There are many ways to display wreaths to achieve that welcoming gesture. The Indian flag DIY version using easily accessible materials to create a circular emblem of unity, inspired by the Ashoka Chakra, whose wheel represents the wheel of dharma. It is impressive yet straightforward and has a distinct twist; incorporating recycled paper flowers for eco-freindly crafting.

Materials Required:  

• Card board ring (cut from box)
• Colored paper or old magazines (saffron, white, green)
• Blue marker or blue paper for chakra
• Scissors, glue
• Ribbon for hanging

How to create:

1. Using colored paper, cut flower shapes: 10-15 flowers from saffron, white, and green colored paper.
2. Glue/ paste the flowers around the card board ring in order of flag.
3. Draw or paste the chakra in the middle for true authenticity.
4. Attach a ribbon to the top to make hanging easy.
5. You can personalize your wreath as you like with mini flags or 'Jai Hind' tags all over it.
6. The idea is to hang it on your door, so people feel welcomed, and it will start conversations!
7. Eco-note: Magazine pages have a huge waste factor attached to recycling or disposal!

Time: 40 minutes.

Cost: Rs. 100.