30 Days, 30 Crafts

30 Islamic Crafts to Inspire you

What you will need:

• Shoe box/small box

• 2 x kitchen rolls/ rolled up card stock

• Strip of plain paper

• X-acto knife

• Elastic bands

• Markers

Steps:

For detailed instructions on how to do this craft see here

What you will need:

• Three rectangular pieces of card

• Small piece of foil

• Pen/pencil

• Scissors

• Glue

Steps:

For detailed instructions on how to do this crafts see here.

What you will need:

• Black card stock or construction paper

• Chalk

• Mosque silhouette (We’ve created one for you or feel free to draw your own) —> Mosque Silhouette Printable

• Scissors

• Masking tape

Steps:

• Cut out mosque silhouette

• Roll a few pieces of masking tape and use them to attach the mosque cut out onto the black paper

• Use the chalk to color the exposed black paper

• Once done, remove the silhouette to reveal the mosque

What you will need:

• Colored card stock or construction paper

• Scissors

• Glue

• Washi Tape

• Tassels (optionol)

• Markers

Steps:

• Fold rectangular piece of card stock lengthways in half

• Cut slits across the length of the card. Leave about an inch from the top and the bottom

• Unfold the card and glue the two ends together forming a circular lantern shape

• Cut a thin strip of card to use as the lantern handle and stick on

• Decorate with washi tape and markers.

• Attach tassels for added decoration

What you will need:

• Crayons

• Silicone star shape mould

Steps:

• Peel paper off crayons (a great way to repurpose old/broken crayons)

• Break up the crayons into small pieces so they can fit into the moulds

• Fill mould with crayon pieces

• Bake at 200 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-15 minutes or until crayons have melted.

• Allow to cool before removing from mould and using.

What you will need:

• Popsicle sticks (5 per star)

• Glue gun (provides the strongest hold)

• Sequins

• Glue

Steps:

• Form a star shape with the popsicle sticks and attach sticks together using a glue gun

• Decorate with sequins or other decoration of choice

• Attach a piece of string if you wish to hang up as decoration

What you will need:

• Wooden beads (use different shapes and sizes for added effect)

• String

• Tassels

Steps:

• Cut string to desired length

• Bead on 33 beads, adding a different bead after every 10 beads

• Tie string once all beads have been added. Ensure the beads are not too taught so they can move a little on the string

• Add a tassel for added decoration.

What you will need:

• Kraft Paper Roll

• Card Stock

• Scissor/x-acto knife

• Paint and paint brush

Steps:

• Draw a moon and star onto card stock and cut out. This will form a stencil

• Paint the stencil onto your Kraft paper roll

• A fun activity which can add that personal touch when gifting this Ramadan/Eid

What you will need:

• Cardboard (I used a box)

• Pom poms

• Glue

Steps:

• Draw Moon and star shapes onto a cardboard box and cut out

• Glue on pom moms

• Add string to hang up as decoration

What you will need:

• Black card stock x2

• Circular object to draw around (which will be the size of your spinner, I used a mixing bowl). Small circular object to draw around (which will be the size of the moon)

• Small piece of foil, slightly larger than the small circle you are using for the moon.

• Pen/pencil

• Scissors/x-acto knife

• Glue

• Spilt pin

Steps:

For detailed instructions on how to do this crafts see here.

What you will need:

• Disposable straws (paper or plastic)

• Scissors and Glue

• Craft paper

Steps:

• Stick straws onto paper lengthwise, stacking them to form a rectangular shape

• Cut straws into smaller, equal sized pieces and stick vertically to form the minarets

• Draw and cut out a dome and door shape from craft paper and stick on to complete mosque design

What you will need:

• Brown paper bags

• Card stock

• Stickers

• Scissors and Glue

Steps:

• draw and cut out a dome, door and minaret shape from card stock

• Stick onto paper bag to form a mosque design

• Add stickers for additional decoration

What you will need:

• Construction paper or cardstock

• Circular object to draw around (which will be the size of your moons)

• Small pieces of paper with the letters spelling RAMADAN

• Pen/pencil

• Scissors & Glue

• String

Steps:

For detailed instructions on how to do this craft see here.

What you will need:

• Star shaped paper plates (or use a circular paper plate and cute out a star shape in the center)

• String

• Beads

• Feathers

• Scissors

• Hole punch

Steps:

• Cut out the center of the paper plate leaving a thick boarder (~1 inch)

• Punch holes all around the inside edge of the plate

• Use string to form a lattice, weaving the thread between the different holes

• Attach 3 strings from the bottom of the plate and add beads and feathers.

• Attach a string at the top and hang up in your child’s room

What you will need:

• Plain canvas bag

• Paint

• Pencil and circular object

Steps:

• Draw a moon phase design onto the canvas bag

• Paint the design in your desired colors

What you will need:

• Canvas, paper or card stock

• Masking tape

• Paint

Steps:

• Using the masking tape, create the pattern for Allah and/or Muhammad on your canvas or paper

• Paint the entire canvas/paper in your desired color

• Once completely dry, remove the masking tape to reveal the design

What you will need:

• Pre-cut plain puzzle board. (You can also create your own puzzle from card stock which you draw on and cut up into puzzle pieces)

• Markers/Crayons

Steps:

• Draw a mosque design onto the puzzle board

• Allow your child to color and enjoy!

• Works great as an activity for a group of children

What you will need:

• Thick Foam sheets (often found in packaging)

• Scissors

• Pencil

• Paint

• Paper

Steps:

• Draw shapes onto foam sheets (I drew a dome, minaret, arched door, star and moon)

• Cut out shapes from foam sheet

• Apply paint onto shapes and stamp away.

• The foam stamps can be washed down and reused

What you will need:

• White card stock (paper will work too but won’t be as durable)

• Colored paper, craft paper or tissue paper cut into small squares

• A square object to use as a stencil when forming the star shape. Alternatively we have a print out you could use, linked below.

  Star Printable

• Scissors and Glue Stick

• String

• 2-3 straws or beads

Steps:

• Draw around the square object onto the white card stock. Then rotate 135 degrees and repeat. This will form the 8 pronged star. (Alternatively, use the print out linked above)

• Stick the square pieces of paper inside the star to create a mosaic.

• Cut up some straws and thread onto a piece of string

• Form two holes at the top of the paper and attach the beaded string to form a wall hanging

What you will need:

• 2 x card stock in different colors

• Scissors

• Pencil/Markers

• Star stickers

Steps:

• Draw mosque silhouette along the width of one piece of card stock at about the middle of the page. Alternatively use this printout

  Mosque silhouette printable

• Cut out the silhouette

• Stick silhouette onto second piece of card and cut the bottom forming an angle

• Embellish with Ramadan Kareem and stars

What you will need:

• Card stock or Colored paper

• Scissors and Glue

• Stickers/Markers

Steps:

• Draw various shapes onto different colored paper/card. (eg. Rectangles of different sizes, dome shapes, moons, stars arched doors)

• Cut out shapes

• Allow your child to create their own mosque/skyline using the shapes

• Use stickers and markers to embellish

What you will need:

• Card Board Box

• Scissors and tape

• Felt/paper/cardstock

• Markers

Steps:

• Cut 4 squares from your cardboard box. These will form the pages of the book

• Tape together the squares to form the book.

• Using tape form a binding on the left side

• Using felt/paper or card stock, cut shapes representing the 5 senses.

• Stick shapes and describe the senses on each page

What you will need:

• Square paper

• Decorative Paper/markers to add details

Steps:

• Here is a basic tutorial for how to make the base of your bookmark

• Cut out shapes to decorate (eg. star and moon, mosque) or decorate using markers and stickers.

What you will need:

• Felt/Scrap material (repurposing old clothes)

• Needle and thread

• Pillow filler/cotton wool/beans/Yarn to stuff the pillows

• Tassels and Keyring (Optional)

Steps:

• Cut 2 x each shape from your material of choice. Linked below is a moon and star template you could use.

  Moon and Star Template

• Sew the two pieces together, stopping when you get close to the end, so there is a small opening for you to fill the pillow

• Fill the pillow with your stuffing of choice (I used yarn, as that’s all I had on hand). Be sure to fill it well so the shape stays formed

• Sew up the final opening so the pillow is sealed.

• Sew on a tassel or key ring, if desired.

What you will need:

• Felt in various colors

• Scissors and glue

Steps:

• Cut a large rectangular piece of felt that would fit your child’s size

• Cut out shapes to decorate with. Below are some ideas:

  • Squares so you can form 8 pronged stars

  • Shapes to make a mosque or a Ka’bah

  • Hands so your children know where to place their hands when in sujood

What you will need:

• Glass jar/Candle Holder (We up cycled a Bath and Body Works Candle)

• Contact paper

• Mod Podge

• Brush

• Scissors

• Glitter

Steps:

• Cut a piece of contact paper the size of the outside surface of the jar

• Draw the design which you want for your jar.

• Cut out the design with scissors or and x-acto knife

• Stick the contact paper onto the outside surface of the jar. This will expose the glass only for the areas you wish to apply glitter to

• Apply mod podge over the jar and sprinkle a heavy layer of glitter

• Remove the contact paper, revealing your glitter design

What you will need:

• Felt in various colors

• Scissors

• Glue/Double Sided Tape

• Velcro dot stickers

• Stickers to embellish (Optional)

Steps:

• Cut a rectangular piece of felt. This should be twice the height you wish the pouch to be, plus a little extra for the flap

• Cut out shapes to decorate with. Below are some ideas:

  • Squares so you can form 8 pronged stars

  • Shapes to make a mosque or a Ka’bah

• Fold over the felt to form a pouch. Stick down the sides with either glue or double sided tape

• Stick on cut outs to decorate. Add stickers, buttons or other decoration of choice

• Apply two velcro dot stickers on either end of the flap so the sadaqa pouch can be opened and sealed shut

What you will need:

• Paper

• Paint

Steps:

• Draw a picture of a mosque on one half of the paper

• Paint that half of the paper (Use a generous amount of paint)

• While the paint is still wet, fold the paper in half and press firmly over the entire paper so that paint transfers onto other side

• Unfold the paper to reveal your mosque

What you will need:

• Thick card (an old box works well)

• Wooden stick/ straw (Chop sticks or thick paper straws would work well)

• Tape, Glue & Scissors

• String/Ribbon

• Sequins/Beads

• Shiny paper (Optional)

Steps:

• Draw a moon and/or star onto your card. Linked below is a moon and star template you could use.

  Moon and Star Template

• Cover your cut out with shiny paper (Covering with foil would also work well)

• Attach stick to the back using tape or a glue gun

• Cut pieces of ribbon and attach to form streamers. Alternatively, Thread some sequins or beads onto a string and attach these as streamers

What you will need:

• Card Stock/ Pre-bought plain cards

• Craft paper

• Scissors & Glue

Steps:

• Draw simple Islamic designs onto decorative craft paper (eg. stars, mosques, lanterns, moons etc.)

• Cut and stick onto plain folded cards

• Embellish with stickers, makers or tassels if desired