Making New Year decorations with your children is a fun way to bond and learn about Chinese culture. You don’t have to be a DIY master, you just need to know one simple technique—the accordion fold! When I was thinking of craft ideas to do with my then 3-year-old, I remembered many of the projects I made growing up starting with folding and cutting paper. I’ve put together this list of easy Lunar New Year crafts, most tutorials are based on the simple accordion fold.
Get ready for the Chinese New Year, Lunar New Year, Tết, and Spring Festival with these fun and easy craft ideas!
Easy Lunar New Year Crafts
Year of the Snake photo frame
Print the coloring page for your child to personalize, or use the color file to add your photo for a quick decoration.
Easy Paper Plate Snake
Use paper plates and construction paper to make this simple year of the snake craft. Perfect for toddlers!
Red Envelope Dragon Decoration
Make this red envelope dragon out of red envelopes. It’s a fun and beautiful way to decorate your home for this festive holiday.
Paper Plate Snake Wall Hanging
This easy paper plate craft was created by Lazy Cover art classes in Morley, UK.
Red Envelope Lanterns Wall Decoration
These lanterns are easy to make and can be strung together to make a banner to decorate your mantle or wall.
Double Fish Chinese New Year Decoration
In Chinese culture, fish symbolize an abundance of wealth and good luck. This easy DIY craft will delight your fish-loving child.
Telescoping Lunar New Year Dragon
This is a more hands-on activity but a great way to spend a day crafting and chomping with your finished dragon.
Origami Fish Money Holder
Make these lucky fish to hold gold $1 coins, or use larger paper for standard bills.
Cardboard Lion Dance Heads
Make this fun wearable lion dance head to wear for your Lunar New Year festival.
Fan Lantern Wall Art
What a clever way to make a lantern decoration. This design is simple yet adds a new dimension to your Lunar New Year decor.
Chinese New Year Ornament
The possibilities are endless with this accordion fold fan. Just decorate with any design or symbol of your choice.
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