I came across a few interesting craft ideas which is simple and yet would give a boost to the creative you. See what you can try out this New Year -
1) Chinese New Year Dragon:
What You Need -
Paper egg carton
Scissors
Hole punch
Yellow craft paint
Black craft paint
Paint brush
Paint with daubers (or BINGO marking paints); or craft paint and paint brushes
7mm Wiggle eyes
1/4" White pom-pom balls
Red felt scrap
Tacky glue
2 Jingle bells (1/2")
Ribbon (we used 1/4" wide)
How To Make It -
Cut the cups apart on the egg carton. Even out the edges so the cup will sit evenly upside down on the table.
Paint the inside of one cup black for the inside of the mouth. Paint the outside yellow.
Using as few or as many cups as you wish, paint the outside of the cups yellow. Let dry.
Using the daubers, let the children paint different color dots on the yellow cups. Let dry.
Hole punch 2 holes in each cup directly across from each other.
Lace the ribbon through the holes to tie the dragon together.
Tie a jingle bell on each end of the ribbon.
Glue the head on the dragon. Note: You may need to "prop" the head up while it dries.
Cut a red tongue out of felt and glue inside of mouth.
Glue 2 pom-poms on top of the head and then glue 2 wiggle eyes attaching them to the pom-poms. (see photo) Let dry.
If you like, you can add a "leash" through the hole of the dragon to walk it around.
2) Paper Lanterns:
What You Need -
Construction paper
Scissors
Tape
Stapler
Ruler
Pencil
Glue, glitter, sequins, if desired to decorate your lantern
How To Make It -
Use your ruler to measure and cut 1" off the short end of your paper. Set aside to use as the handle.
Fold your paper in half lengthwise.
Draw a line 1" from the end of the long edge of the paper opposite the folded edge. This will be the line where you stop cutting.
Measure and mark lines 1" apart starting at the folded edge and moving towards the "stop cutting" line. (see photo)
Cut on the marked lines up to the "stop cutting" line.
Unfold the paper.
Re-crease the paper in the opposite direction. This will hide any pencil marks.
Match the long edges together on the lantern and use tape to hold it in place.
Staple the handle to the top of the lantern. (see photo)
Make as many lanterns as you wish and display them around your home.
If you wish, add glue, glitter, sequins or other things to decorate your lanterns.
You can too check out this interesting site or fill me in with your unique craft ideas so that I too can have fun creating the same.
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