Chinese New Year Paper Lanterns
Supplies:
- A piece of red paper
- Scissors
- Glue or tape
- A pipe cleaner or some string
Directions:
- Fold the red paper about 1/3 of the way horizontally.
- Cut slits along the fold, being careful to not cut all the way to the edge of the paper.
- Unfold the paper and glue the two short ends together.
- Make a handle with pipe cleaner and attach to the top.
- Make it glow by placing a flameless votive inside.
Emily Griffin Sheahan is the publisher of Macaroni Kid Flushing Queens, N.Y.
