Monday, February 15, 2010

Chinese New Year


Celebrate Chinese New Year with this Chinese paper lantern craft. It is really fun and easy.
Here is what you will need:
  • Construction paper
  • Scissors
  • ruler
  • tape
  • stapler
  • pencil
  • glitter, sequins or anything to decorate lantern
Fold your paper length wise and use your ruler to draw a line one inch across from unfolded end. Measure and mark lines one inch apart starting at folded end toward the stop cutting line. (see diagram below) Cut along lines to the stop cutting line. Unfold paper and tape lantern together. Add a handle and decorate.


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