Yesterday, I made a Hello Kitty Lantern and had a few Ang Bao/Pow left to make a Chinese Coin Lantern. If you would like to find out more on Chinese coins, click the link to direct you to Wikipedia. Some Chinese believe that carrying a Chinese coin in your wallet will also help to ward off evil spirits and bring in money. I am not sure how true it is but I do carry one in my wallet! These Chinese Coin Lanterns are much easier to make compared to other lanterns.
You need:
- 8 Ang Bao/Pow
- Stapler (use a small stapler if you have one)
- Scissors
- Red String 30 cm
- Red Knot Tassel
- Cards (optional): You can use any type of Ang Bao/Pow to make this type of lantern. If your Ang Bao/Pow is quite thin and soft, insert the cards to keep the shape of the Ang Bao/Pow.
These are the step-by-step instructions:
- Slightly pinch the middle of both long ends for easy marking.
- Fold all four corners as shown.
- Staple four Ang Bao/Pow for the front and the back of the lantern.
- Now join top and bottom using a staple.
This is how the finished lantern looks below! Now add the red string on the top by stapling it and tassels at the bottom.
Or you can make this traditional Chinese coin instead.
For Pinterest:
Do take a look at my past posts if you fancy making them:
These are so pretty, I’d love to have a try at making them.
All your Chinese New Year items look fabulous – so clever
So pretty! My daughter adores Hello Kitty – where did you get the Ang Bao from?
Love this, and enjoyed reading up on the ang bao thanks to wikipedia!
Neat idea… I can see my daughter going for this bigtime!
My daughter would go crazy for this! Pinned to try 🙂
So cute and looks fab – you are a dab hand at this crafting lark aren’t you?
Another great diy! We love hello kitty here x
That looks really nice. And I like the idea of Chinese coins to bring good luck. Maybe will get one for my purse 🙂
Thought I left a reply but can’t see it :S We LVE this idea though, my daughter’s name is Kitty and she loves Hello Kitty 🙂
Oh wow these are brilliant – my toddler loves Hello Kitty as well 🙂
It looks great, I love the look of all of these & with hello kitty is so cute
Oh this is so cute! We love paper folding containers together.
These are great, me and my daughter both LOVE Hello Kitty. Would love to try making these xx
That looks lovely, you could easily transfer that idea for birthdays and all sorts couldn’t you.
that looks lovely I might have to give it a try, maybe not Hello Kitty though as my son wouldn’t be pleased!