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Do you have bored kids? Do you need a gift for the creative weirdo in your life? Are you the creative weirdo and you’re just now admitting it? At Cardboard Robot, we can help you get what you need to feed your inner maker. We carefully select the best art supplies, craft kits, nice paper, and clever toys for all of your creative, brain-building needs. So…what are you going to make today?
How to Make a Paper Lantern!
Sponsored by
Cardboard Robot
Do you have bored kids? Do you need a gift for the creative weirdo in your life? Are you the creative weirdo and you’re just now admitting it? At Cardboard Robot, we can help you get what you need to feed your inner maker. We carefully select the best art supplies, craft kits, nice paper, and clever toys for all of your creative, brain-building needs. So…what are you going to make today?
Supplies:
Paper (I like red for Chinese New Year, but you can use any you like, 8.5 x 11 works best)
Pencil
Tape or Stapler
Scissors
1. Make sure the your paper is wrong side up (if you’re using patterned paper, the pattern would be facing the table). Measure 1 inch from the short end and make a line with a pencil. Cut along the line and save this piece for your handle.
2. Fold the remaining paper lengthwise (keeping the wrong side out).
3. Measure 1 inch along the long (open) edge and make a line. Then, along the fold, make a mark every inch.
4. Cut up to the full line at each mark.
5. Turn your paper right side out.
6. Roll it into a tube and tape or staple the edges together.
7. Push the lantern down to open up the slits a bit.
8. Tape or staple the handle inside the top, and you’re done! Make several to hang in a doorway or just a few to decorate your home. But keep away from flames – these are for decorative purposes only!
Happy Chinese New Year!
