How to make red envelope lanterns.
Every Spring Festival, red envelopes have become the darling of children, but you know what?Red envelopes can be used not only to hold money, but also to make lanterns!Here's how to make lanterns with red envelopes, so that you can have a one-of-a-kind handmade product during the Chinese New Year.
Materials: red envelopes, scissors, double-sided tape, pens, small wooden sticks.
Steps: Choose red envelopes: Choose some red envelopes with festive patterns and bright colors, so that the lanterns will be more beautiful. Open the red packet and leave the cover of the red packet.
Make a lantern frame: Draw a circle on the cover of each red packet, the size can be set according to your preference. Then cut it along the circle so that you get 4 round pieces of paper. Next, two round pieces of paper are glued together with double-sided tape to form a semicircular frame. In the same way, then make a semicircular frame.
Make the handle: Choose a red packet and divide it in half to get two long strips of paper. Glue these two pieces of paper together to form a circle, which is the handle of the lantern.
Assemble the lantern: Glue two semicircular frames together to form a complete lantern shape. At the bottom of the lantern, a small hole is made for inserting a small stick. Next, insert the small wooden stick into the small hole and make sure that the small wooden stick can support the weight of the lantern. Finally, attach the handle to the top of the lantern.
Decorate the lantern: If you feel that the appearance of the lantern is too monotonous, try adding some decorations. For example, draw some patterns on the lanterns, put some small stickers on them, or hang some small pendants. Decorate according to personal preference and make your lantern unique.
Tip: Choose the right red envelope: Try to choose a red envelope with a festive pattern and bright colors, so that the lantern will be more beautiful. In addition, the size of the red envelope should also be moderate, not too large or too small.
Pay attention to the strength of the paste: When pasting the lantern frame and the handle, pay attention to the strength of the paste. Do not be too tight or too loose, but moderate to ensure the stability and aesthetics of the lantern.
Adjust the length of the stick: When inserting the stick, adjust the length of the stick according to the size of the lantern. A stick that is too short will affect the stability of the lantern, and too long will affect the aesthetics.
Creative decoration: When decorating lanterns, you can be creative according to your preferences. For example, engrave on the lantern, put your favorite sticker or hang some small pendants to make your lantern more personal.
Keep it dry: If you encounter a humid environment during use, keep the lantern dry to prolong its lifespan.
Now that you've learned how to make lanterns out of red envelopes, give them a try and add a handmade charm to your Chinese New Year!Autumn and Winter Check-in Challenge