Japanese paper lanterns

To continue with our Kids’ Culinary Passport journey to Japan, my kids really loved making these pretty paper lanterns! Paper lanterns are often associated with festivals, and they are very common in both China and Japan. I love how festive these paper lanterns look hanging from the ceiling in our craft room, and they can […]

Learn how to make easy Japanese paper lanterns with cardstock and rice paper or vellum. Includes a free pattern and step-by-step tutorial! Lovely home decor or party decorations.

Learn how to make easy Japanese paper lanterns with cardstock and rice paper or vellum. Includes a free pattern and step-by-step tutorial! Lovely home decor or party decorations.

Learn how to make easy Japanese paper lanterns with cardstock and rice paper or vellum. Includes a free pattern and step-by-step tutorial! Lovely home decor or party decorations.

Learn how to make easy Japanese paper lanterns with cardstock and rice paper or vellum. Includes a free pattern and step-by-step tutorial! Lovely home decor or party decorations.

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Make an Origami Lantern made from four sheets of square paper. This paper lantern can be used as a cover for a lamp or a candle.

I made these collograph prints with very young children. The one pictured is my example. They started with a piece of craft foam and scissors. I explained that they should try cutting out different shapes: some small, some slightly bigger, and to try and use some straight cuts and some curved or wiggley cuts. They didn't need to worry about it looking like an object that could be recognized. One little girl did opt to cut out a flower and a little boy did a house. We used white glue to…

Make your own pretty DIY paper lantern for Chinese New Year with this design, download and tutorial by handcrafted lifestyle expert Lia Griffith

A simple DIY paper lantern, easy enough for kids for Chinese New Year, Diwali, Halloween or Christmas.