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Make Chinese Paper Lanterns

There are many holidays, such as the Harvest Moon Festival (Chinese, Vietnamese), St. Martin’s Day (German) and Chinese New Year, in which Lanterns play a role. We’re going to publish some ideas on how to make your own lanterns to celebrate these Fall and Winter holidays.

Easy Paper Lanterns

You need: colored construction paper, scissors, tape, stapler, ruler, pencil and (optional) materials such glue, glitter, sequins, feathers, etc. to decorate your lantern.

Instructions

1. Use the ruler to measure and cut 1 inch off the short end of the paper. This will be your handle.
2. Fold the paper in half lengthwise.
3. Draw a line 1″ along the edge of the paper, opposite the fold. This will be your ’stop cutting’ line.
4. Measure and mark cutting lines 1″ apart from the folded edge to the ’stop cutting’ line. Cut along these lines, from the folded edge to the line.
5. Unfold the paper and then re-crease it in the opposite direction to hide the pencil marks.
6. Match the long edges together and tape them in place to form the lantern.
7. Staple the handle to the top of the lantern.
8. Make as many lanterns as you like in different shapes and colors to decorate your home or your garden.
9. Decorate the lanterns with glitter, sequins, beads or feathers.

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Instructions for making lanterns with cheese containers.

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