Coriander-leaf and coin paper motif
Draw a reusable coriander-leaf and coin motif on card for a small Dhanteras shelf or table decoration.
- Easy
- 25 min active
- Use what you have
- 6 steps
A paper motif is a tidy alternative to leaving seeds or coins on the floor. Use a leaf outline and simple circles to build a repeated border. The design can echo customs your household enjoys while remaining a decorative family project with no required symbolism.
Keep ready
- Firm card or a reusable display board
- Pencil and eraser
- Green and gold coloured pencils or paint
- Small round lid for tracing
- Ruler
- Stable display support
How to do it
- 1Choose a card size that fits the intended shelf or tray. Mark a narrow border with a ruler.
- 2Sketch a simple coriander-style leaf on scrap paper, then repeat it around the border.
- 3Trace a small lid between the leaf shapes to create coin circles. Keep the spacing even rather than adding too many details.
- 4Colour the leaves green and the circles gold, leaving the centre mostly clear. If using paint, let each layer dry as directed.
- 5Write a short family greeting in the centre if desired and let the finished surface dry completely.
- 6Display the card on a stable shelf or tray away from food and lamps. Store it flat after the celebration.
Helpful tips 💡
- Use drawn coins instead of loose money within reach of children.
- Keep craft colours off food surfaces.
- A pencil-only version needs no drying time.
Plan ahead
Draw the outline before the day and let children colour broad areas under supervision. Include paint drying time if you choose paint rather than pencils.
Common questions
Must I use real coriander seeds and coins?
No. This tutorial deliberately uses paper shapes so the decoration is reusable and easy to tidy away. Follow family custom separately if you observe a seed offering.
How should I fit this project into my Dhanteras plan?
Draw the outline before the day and let children colour broad areas under supervision. Include paint drying time if you choose paint rather than pencils.