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These lanterns are very enjoyable to make and very speedy as well- they only take about 40 seconds to make each.

What you'll need:
Sheets of orange, black, red or purple standard 8x11 construction paper (1 sheet = 2 lanterns)
Scissors
Tape, glue, or a stapler

So! Here we go!


Step 1: Take a sheet of construction paper and fold it in half, the short way (or the 'hamburger' way).


Step 2: Cut along your fold. Each half will create one lantern.


Step 3: Fold a half the long way, or the 'hot dog' way.



Step 4: Keeping the fold facing you, cut 1"-2" slits halfway up the fold.


Step 5: Unfold the half.


Step 6: Now, take the ends of the half and connect them, creating a circle with slits in the middle.


Step 7: Tape, glue, or staple these ends together.


Step 8: Press the ends of the lantern together, using your palms. The slits will fold down the middle where you originally folded the half, creating this nice lantern-y shape.


This is what your lanterns will look like! You can use smaller or larger paper according to taste.

What I also like to do is hole punch the top of the lanterns and string them across my party room; creates a very nice touch!

Have fun!!

Omg! I used to make these wih my mum when I was a little kid!!!! I saw it on a reaaaaaalllly old black and white video I had (from the 50's I think!?) called "Watch with Mother" and I thought they were the best thing ever. I had completely forgotten about them, and how easy they are to make! Thank you SO much for the nostalgia - and the cool idea for quick and easy decorations!

Glad you enjoy them... yes, they are very retro

I remember making similar ones in grade school! Very nice step by step instructions!

I'm sure I can find a way to mess them up though.

magickbean wrote:Omg! I used to make these wih my mum when I was a little kid!!!! I saw it on a reaaaaaalllly old black and white video I had (from the 50's I think!?) called "Watch with Mother" and I thought they were the best thing ever. I had completely forgotten about them, and how easy they are to make! Thank you SO much for the nostalgia - and the cool idea for quick and easy decorations!

"Watch with Mother" would be a great name for a scary movie.