Description
Create festive 4th of July paper lanterns with your kids, enhancing creativity and celebrating Independence Day.
Ingredients
- Colored construction paper (red, white, blue)
- Scissors
- Glue stick or tape
- String or yarn (for hanging)
- Ruler
- Pencil
- Decorative items (stickers, glitter, markers)
Instructions
- Prepare the Paper: Cut the colored construction paper into strips, approximately 10 inches by 6 inches.
- Create the Lantern Shape: Mark every inch along the longer side and cut without going all the way through.
- Fold and Assemble: Fold the paper in half lengthwise, then shape it into a cylinder and secure it with glue or tape.
- Add the Finishing Touches: Decorate the lantern and attach string or yarn for hanging.
Notes
Consider using other colors or adding LED tealights for a glowing effect. Tailor this craft to other holidays with different colors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lantern
- Calories: 0
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg