Big Diya Border
Draw one large diya with a tall flame in the centre of a landscape card, surrounded by a wide border of rounded dots and simple leaves. Leave a completely open area below the diya for a….
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Diwali Cards
These printable Diwali card templates give children aged 3 to 12 a simple way to make festive cards for family, friends and teachers. The free printables include outlines to colour, fold and decorate at home or in your classroom.
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Smiling Lantern
Draw a large hanging Diwali lantern with three broad panels, a curved top and chunky tassels at the bottom. Place two large stars and a crescent moon around it, leaving the lower half….
Lotus And Lamp
Draw a large lotus flower with a small diya resting in its centre. Surround it with a few broad curved petals and dots, with plenty of blank space around the central picture.
Simple Rangoli
Draw a round rangoli made from four large symmetrical petals, four circles and a central diya. Put the design in the middle of a card with a wide empty margin.
Doorway Of Lights
Draw a simple Indian doorway with a curved toran across the top and two large diyas on the floor. Add three big flower shapes beside the doorway and leave the door area open for decoration.
Starry Diya
Draw one oversized diya with a bright flame, surrounded by large five-point stars and round dots. Arrange the shapes in a calm night-sky card design without any fireworks.
Decorated Card Lamp
Draw a central diya inside a large rounded frame, with two simple leaf branches on either side and a row of dots along the bottom. Keep a broad blank panel above the frame for a child to….
Elephant With Diya
Draw a friendly Indian elephant facing forward, holding a small diya carefully in its raised trunk. Add three large flower shapes on the ground and leave the upper background mostly empty.
Festive Flower Basket
Draw a wide basket filled with large marigold-like flowers and one visible diya in the centre. Add two broad leaves on each side and a blank space above the basket for a greeting.
Child Holds A Diya
Draw a smiling child standing and holding a diya with both hands, wearing simple traditional clothing. Place two floor diyas and a few large flower shapes nearby, with open space around….
Friends Make Rangoli
Draw two children kneeling on either side of a round rangoli, each adding a coloured-powder shape with one hand. Show a small bowl of powder and two diyas on a home courtyard floor.
Family At The Door
Draw a family of three welcoming a guest at an Indian home doorway decorated with a toran, flower garland and floor diyas. Include sandals near the entrance and a clear open area in the….
Lantern On Balcony
Draw a child tying a hanging lantern to a balcony railing while another child holds the string below. Add potted plants, two small diyas and a view of neighbouring rooftops in the….
Diwali Classroom Table
Draw three children around a classroom table colouring card designs, with crayons, safe scissors, glue and small coloured-paper pieces visible. Add a window with a simple hanging lantern….
Decorating The Envelope
Draw a child decorating an envelope-style Diwali card with a central diya, while a second child places a paper flower beside it. Show scraps of paper and a few crayons on the table.
Peacock And Diyas
Draw a peacock standing beside two diyas, with its tail opened into large repeated feather shapes. Place the scene on a courtyard floor with a small rangoli beneath the bird and an open….
Morning Card Making
Draw a child at a sunny kitchen table folding a card, with a diya motif on the front and a grandparent watching nearby. Include a fruit bowl, chair and window with potted plants in the….
Neighbourhood Diwali Walk
Draw two children carrying a decorated card toward a neighbour's doorway, with a parent walking beside them. Show a toran, potted tulsi plant, floor diyas and a quiet evening lane.
Flower Garland Card
Draw a card design framed by a hanging garland of alternating marigold flowers and leaves, with a large diya in the lower centre. Leave a wide, uncluttered panel inside the garland for a….
Autumn Courtyard Rangoli
Draw a child adding the final petal to an elaborate but clear rangoli in a family courtyard during a cool autumn evening. Include a brass plate of coloured powder, several diyas, flower….
Ornate Diya Arch
Draw a large arched frame filled with repeating paisley, leaf and dot patterns, surrounding a central diya. Add two smaller lamps at the base and leave a clean inner panel above the….
Family Shares Sweets
Draw three generations seated together on a floor mat as a child offers a plate of sweets to a grandparent. Include a decorated thali, flower petals, two diyas, cushions and a patterned….
Rooftop Lantern Festival
Draw two siblings on an Indian rooftop hanging a row of lanterns from a clothesline at sunset. Include water tanks, distant rooftops, potted plants, a low parapet and several safe floor….
Detailed Peacock Rangoli
Draw a peacock standing at the centre of a large symmetrical rangoli, with its tail formed from layered paisley feathers. Surround the design with diyas, lotus petals and geometric….
Teacher Receives Card
Draw a child presenting a handmade Diwali card to a teacher in a classroom decorated with a toran and paper lanterns. Show classmates at a table with art supplies, a shelf of books and a….
Detailed Lotus Lamp
Draw a layered lotus with a glowing diya at its centre, surrounded by curling leaves, small stars and a balanced ornamental border. Reserve a wide blank panel along the top edge for a….
Diwali Market Card
Draw a child choosing a small decorated lantern from a friendly Indian market stall, with baskets of marigolds, clay diyas and fabric canopies around them. Leave a clear open area in the….
Traditional Doorway Scene
Draw an ornate Indian home entrance with carved panels, a detailed toran, a large rangoli and rows of diyas leading to the threshold. Include a family member placing the final flower….
Card With Patterned Border
Draw a portrait card layout with a wide repeating border of lamps, paisleys, stars and leaves around a completely empty centre. Add a small lotus at each lower corner and a subtle fold….
Diwali Evening Courtyard
Draw a child and grandparent sitting together in a courtyard, lighting diyas along a rangoli while other family members arrange flowers nearby. Include a doorway, hanging lantern, potted….
Ornate Diya Arch
Draw a large arched frame filled with repeating paisley, leaf and dot patterns, surrounding a central diya. Add two smaller lamps at the base and leave a clean inner panel above the….
Peacock And Diyas
Draw a peacock standing beside two diyas, with its tail opened into large repeated feather shapes. Place the scene on a courtyard floor with a small rangoli beneath the bird and an open….
Lantern On Balcony
Draw a child tying a hanging lantern to a balcony railing while another child holds the string below. Add potted plants, two small diyas and a view of neighbouring rooftops in the….
Doorway Of Lights
Draw a simple Indian doorway with a curved toran across the top and two large diyas on the floor. Add three big flower shapes beside the doorway and leave the door area open for decoration.
Big Diya Border
Draw one large diya with a tall flame in the centre of a landscape card, surrounded by a wide border of rounded dots and simple leaves. Leave a completely open area below the diya for a….
At a glance
- Ages: 3 to 12 years
- Skills: Colouring, folding, writing and fine motor practice
- You need: Paper, crayons or colours, scissors and glue
- Time: About 15 to 30 minutes
Cards for different ages and abilities
The set includes easy card outlines for younger children and more detailed designs for older children. Children may colour diyas, rangoli patterns, lanterns, flowers, stars and other familiar Diwali motifs. Some templates leave space for a short greeting, while others give children a clear picture to decorate. A three-year-old can use large crayons and stickers with adult help. Older children can add borders, write a personal message and plan a colour scheme. The designs keep the focus on making a card that a child can give with pride.
Use the cards at home or in class
At home, ask your child to choose one card for a grandparent, neighbour or friend, then help them write the person's name inside. In class, place crayons, pencils, safe scissors and small pieces of coloured paper on shared tables. Children can make cards during an art period, then practise a Diwali greeting before taking them home. Pair younger children with an older buddy for folding and cutting. You can also use the cards for a short discussion about sharing good wishes, welcoming guests and celebrating with family.
Help children make thoughtful cards
Young children often press too hard with crayons, colour beyond small shapes or add too much glue. Show them how to use light strokes and put a small dot of glue on each piece. Children may also forget to write who the card is for, so help them say the message aloud before they begin. Older children can check that the card opens in the right direction and that their greeting is easy to read. Diwali is celebrated in different ways by different families, so invite children to use greetings and symbols that fit their home traditions.
Lumi's tips
- Make the activity easier by giving younger children two or three colour choices and helping them fold along the centre line.
- Make it harder by asking older children to write a four-line Diwali message or add a repeating rangoli border of their own.
- Keep it connected to real life by having your child hand the finished card to a family member, teacher or neighbour with a spoken good wish.
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What can children write in a Diwali card?
Children can write "Happy Diwali", "Shubh Deepavali" or a personal wish such as "May your Diwali be bright and joyful". Younger children can copy a short greeting or dictate one to an adult.
What pictures are suitable for a Diwali card?
Diyas, rangoli, lanterns, flowers, stars and festive patterns are suitable choices. Families may celebrate Diwali in different ways, so children can choose symbols that feel familiar to them.
How can I make a Diwali card with a young child?
Let the child colour a simple template with crayons, then help with folding and cutting. Add a name and short greeting inside, and let the child give the card to someone they care about.
Can these Diwali cards be used in a classroom?
Yes. They can be used for an art activity, a festival greeting lesson or a card-making station. Children may make cards for family members, teachers or a class exchange.
How do I download and print these Diwali cards?
Choose a template and download the PDF after signing in with a free EarlyActivity account. The files are made for A4 and US Letter paper, and most printables are free to download.
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