Local schools have been having a blast with our paper lanterns (also known as wish lanterns, sky lanterns and Thai lanterns). We have given some of the schools some white paper lanterns to decorate – they can use whatever they like as long as the lantern can still be launched. Most of the kids used paint and glitter to decorate their lanterns, it proved to be a popular activity amongst the children and the teachers.
Another fun craft idea is a bug lantern made out of a plastic cup.
What you need:
•Dome shaped plastic cups
•Indoor/outdoor light string
•Paint
•Markers – black, white, red, yellow and blue
•Tacky Glue
•Wood Shapes-
eight medium circles, four XL teardrops, two small circles, two XXL hearts, two XL hearts
•Movable eyes- six
•12” black chenille stem
•Interior/Exterior Varnish
What you do:
1.Use marker to paint plastic cups for the following animals.
Bee- use the black and yellow paint and markers
Ladybug- use the black and red markers and paint
Butterfly- use any colours you like! Allow to dry and coat over paint with varnish.
2.Paint wood shapes with paint markers. Paint six medium circles and two small circles white. Paint two XL teardrops white. Paint XXL hearts blue. Paint XL hearts yellow. Paint two XL teardrops red. Paint two medium circles black. Outline teardrop shapes with black pen. Draw spots on red teardrops with black and white markers.
3.Glue wood shapes together as shown with Craft Bond and attach wiggle eyes to white circles for three sets.
4.Glue eyes to bugs with Tacky Glue. Pierce slit in sides of bugs for wings with X-ACTO knife or scissors and insert wings. Cut chenille stems to six lengths of 4” each. Bend ends for antennae. Pierce holes for antennae at top of cups. Place a small amount of Tacky Glue on each piece and insert into holes.
5.Pierce hole for light. Attach bugs to light string.
Enjoy your craft time!
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