I am linking up this post with some other parent bloggers who are sharing some brilliant Chinese New Year crafts:Ĭhinese New Year Fortune God Mask from Witty Hoots, TP Roll Chinese Lanterns from In the Playroom, Thumbprint Chinese Zodiac Craft for Kids from Fun Handprint Art, Cheese Chinese Lanterns from Danya Banya, Wool Painted Fans from Crafts on Sea, Sheep Stick Puppets from Best Toys 4 Toddlers, Felt Shape Sheep from Mama Smiles, Sheep Letter Recognition from Something 2 Offer, Chinese (non firework) Firecrackers from Peakle Pie, Chinese New Year Card from Creative World of Varya, Chinese Dragon from Messy Little Monster, Paper Plate Chinese Dragon from Kiddy Charts, Dragon Painting for Preschoolers from Learning and Exploring Through Play, Bubble Wrap Sheep Craft from Multicraftingmummy, Chinese Dragon Dance from Study at Home Mamma and Chinese Zodiac Animals in Lego from Planet Smarty Pants. I think it’s calling out for some tassles so I’m going to have to look for some ribbons to add to the bottom. We love our Chinese lantern and have hung it up in the window. Then I cut round the lantern to remove any extra pieces. When she had filled all the spaces we placed another piece of contact paper over it to seal it. My daughter loves contact paper and when she wasn’t sticking her hands all over it she carefully placed pieces of cellophane into the gaps. I cut pieces of red cellophane into small pieces and placed the Chinese lantern on a piece of contact paper. Make sure you leave lots of spaces to fill with colour. I drew mine with a black Sharpie on a piece of white paper but it might be easier to draw on black paper and cut it out.
Chinese lantern craft how to#
Material needed to make a Chinese lantern sun catcher:Ĭontact paper How to make a Chinese lantern sun catcher:įirst draw your Chinese lantern. With Chinese New Year around the corner I set up a sweet Chinese lantern sun catcher activity for my 3 year old daughter yesterday.
They are so quick and easy to set up and they are my go to craft if one of them asks to make something and I don’t want to think about it too much.
Just be sure to let it dry before the next step.My children love to make sun catchers. We're sticking them on with glue dots, but good ol’ fashioned glue would work just fine. If you want to decorate your lantern with sequins or perhaps draw some designs- this is the time to do it. By doing this, you're making sure your paper will still be attached on the top and bottom. Starting from the folded edge, cut strips in your paper, but be sure you only cut to within ½ inch of the edge of your paper. It represents happiness, beauty, success and good fortune. It’s not difficult to make your lantern either as there are easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions included. Lanterns are a huge part of Chinese New Year Celebrations, so crafting some with your class will help immerse you in the culture. Red is a traditional color for Chinese lanterns, and especially for New Year's lanterns. Get your class prepared for Chinese New Year by using the Chinese Lantern Craft. The simplest way to make your paper lantern is to get a sheet of colored construction paper or cardstock and with your paper facing “hamburger-style”, fold it in half. Various Supplies from the Arts and Craft Supply Library.
Learn how to create a paper lantern to celebrate the Lunar New Year by following the directions below! To celebrate, we are crafting up some beautiful paper lanterns not only because they’re a big part of the Lunar New Year celebration, but because we think we all can use a little more light in our life, even if it is the kind we craft! These lanterns are super simple and we’re going to show you just how to create them. This year in particular happens to be the year of the Ox. The Lunar Year is upon us! Also known as the Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, this magical celebration takes place between January 21st and February 20th every year.
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