Kai-lan Paper Lanterns

Enchanting lanterns are easy to make. Print the pack of designs. Choose your favorites. Then cut them out and tape them!

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This craft requires extra parent involvement and a watchful eye, because it may require sharp tools or intricate handiwork.

This craft has plenty of steps kids can do, like tracing, coloring, decorating, and cutting with safety scissors.

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Ages: 2-6

Materials

Kai-lan Paper Lantern Templates
Scissors
Crayons or colored markers
Tape or glue stick
Ribbon or string

Tip: Printing the pack on vellum results in more delicate versions of this craft.

Directions

Step 1
Print out a lantern template from Kai-lan Paper Lantern Templates and help your child make one. Show your child how to fold the lantern pattern in half, following the dotted line in the center and then cut along the six vertical dotted lines.
Step 2
Use tape or a glue stick to secure the sides of the lantern pattern together where indicated.
Step 3
Tie a ribbon or a piece of string to the handle to hang the lantern or join several lanterns together to make a chain.

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