How to make a chinese new year decoration

2014 is the year of the horse. Make this paper craft to help bring in the new year!

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Cut six paper strips per lantern.

Cut six paper strips per lantern.

Punch holes in both the top and bottom of each paper strip.

Punch holes in both the top and bottom of each paper strip.

Cut string to desired length. Tie a knot at one end. To make lacing easier wrap a small piece of scotch tape around the other end. Line up all of strips and lace the string through the holes.

Cut string to desired length. Tie a knot at one end. To make lacing easier wrap a small piece of scotch tape around the other end. Line up all of strips and lace the string through the holes.

Curve the strips in a "c" shape and lace the string through the other holes. Tie a knot at the top.

Curve the strips in a "c" shape and lace the string through the other holes. Tie a knot at the top.

Fan the strips into a globe shape.

Fan the strips into a globe shape.

Attach the horse shape to the top of the string using tape or scissors.

  • Single hole punch
  • 6.0 Red paper strips-construction paper
  • A piece of string (12" long)
  • Paper cut out of a horse
  • Scissors
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