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Easy Paper Lantern

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Make this Fancy Paper Lantern

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This paper lantern is easy to make and can be embellished to match any decor or to suit any occassion.

  • Age Guideline: 8 Years and Up
  • Time Required: 20 minutes
The above age and time guidelines are estimates. This project can be modified to suit other ages and may take more or less time depending on your circumustances. For best results, read through all of these steps before you start making your paper lantern.

Let's begin...

  1. Make this Fancy Paper Lantern
  2. Gathering The Supplies
  3. Cutting The Handle
  4. Folding and Marking
  5. Cutting Lantern Strips
  6. Re-Folding the Lantern
  7. Decorating the Lantern
  8. Assembling the Lantern
  9. Adding the Handle

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