Lunar New Year Lanterns

3. Fold along the dashed lines and glue the tabs to stick the envelope together.

4. You can slip some paper money inside. Or chocolate coins make a fun gift for classmates or party favors for guests if you are throwing a Lunar New Year Party.

1. Choose your lantern design and print onto paper.

2. Cut out the templates.

3. Use a craft knife to cut along the outer lantern lines. Children can fold the paper in half and use a pair of scissors to cut along the lines.

4. Curve the rectangular inner and glue in place.

5. On the outer piece, glue on the reverse side along the two lengths. Stick around the top end of the inner tube and then secure at the bottom end.

6. Add a handle to the top of the lantern by gluing in place.

7. If you are making the rabbit lantern, gently fold the ears in half lengthways and glue in place, inside the rabbit inner section.

8. Use the blank lantern template to make your own colorful design.

9. You can make several colorful lanterns and hang on a string to make a Lunar New Year garland.

10. Use the Meri Meri lanterns to decorate your table at home or hang on a garland. Important! Do not use with a candle/flame.

Enjoy your Lunar New Year celebrations!