Make Something Monday, 021113: Chinese New Year Edition

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Welcome back to Make Something Monday! =)

In honor of Chinese New Year [the year of the Snake begins today], 

today's project is Paper Lanterns! =oD

What you will need for supplies:

• 2 pieces of contrasting scrapbook paper (I used 8x8) for each lantern
• Scissors
• A ruler (and a pencil to mark your measurements)
• glue or tape
• ribbon

First step, we'll work on the outside... Take the paper with the pattern you would like to see on the outside of the lantern.  Fold it in half, like so:

Then, cut along the folded side, evenly across the length, to about a 1/2" from the end.

I personally am a visual person, and needed to measure it out, and make light pencil marks at the right intervals. ;)  But if you can eyeball it, go for it! =)

Next unfold the paper, and wrap it into the shape of the lantern, meeting the edges, with the cuts you made showing lengthwise: 

 

 

Now tape or glue the ends together:

Great! =)  We have half our lantern!

YAY! =) ...Oh, before we move on, Miss Sassy has something to contribute... ;)

I think it's beautiful Mumma! Carry on... ;)

Te-hee..OKay...

Next, do the same with the inside sheet, as you did with the outside.

 The one difference here will be the size of your cuts.  You'll want to vary them from the size you did on the outer sheet, so that you get to peek-a-boo at both patterns. =)

 

 

Then when it is ready, slide the inner lantern, into the outer lantern:

 ...Tape them together... 








 Add your ribbon...

And Voila'! =)  Now you have a pretty paper lantern to help you celebrate the Chinese New Year celebration! =)

Was that fun? ..And really easy, right??  Even the kids can get in on this one! =)

Enjoy the week!  Until next time...
May your imagination light your way,
~xo~StacyLynn a.k.a. AllAmrcnWldFlwr [Flower]