Chinese Paper Lanterns

Materials:

1. Construction paper
2. Scissors
3. Tape
4. Stapler
5. Ruler
6. Pencil
7. Glue, glitter, sequins, if desired to decorate your lantern

Directions:

1. Use the ruler to measure and cut 1 inch off the short end of your paper. Set aside to use as the handle.
2. Fold your paper in half lengthwise.
3. Draw a line 1 inch from the end of the long edge of the paper opposite the folded edge. This will be the line where you stop cutting.
4. Measure and mark lines 1 inch apart starting at the folded edge and moving towards the "stop cutting" line.
5. Cut on the marked lines up to the "stop cutting" line
6. Unfold the paper.
7. Re-crease the paper in the opposite direction. This will hide any pencil marks.
8. Match the long edges together on the lantern and use tape to hold it in place.
9. Staple the handle to the top of the lantern.
10. If desired, decorate with glitter or sequins.
11. Hang the lantern(s).