How to make a lantern with red envelopes
The Spring Festival is approaching, and the red envelope lantern is a DIY handicraft activity that is both environmentally friendly and creative. This article will introduce you in detail how to use used red envelopes to make exquisite lanterns, and attach popular topics and hot content for the past 10 days for your reference.
1. Steps for making red envelope lanterns
1.Prepare materials: Used red envelopes (10-12 pieces are recommended), scissors, double-sided tape, red rope or ribbon, ornament (such as tassels, stickers, etc.).
2.Folding red packet: Fold each red envelope in half to form a triangle, and cut a small hole at the bottom to facilitate threading of the rope.
3.Spliced lanterns: Use double-sided tape to glue the edges and corners of the red envelope to form a round or square lantern frame.
4.Decorative Lanterns: Put red ropes on the top and bottom of the lanterns and hang tassels or other decorations to add to the festive atmosphere.
5.Complete the work: Gently pull the lantern open and check whether it is stable. A beautiful red envelope lantern is finished!
2. Hot topics and hot content in the past 10 days
| date | Hot Topics | Hot content |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-12-01 | Countdown to the Spring Festival | In preparation for Spring Festival activities in various places, DIY handicrafts has become a hot topic. |
| 2023-12-02 | Environmentally friendly creativity | Reuse of used items, and the red envelope lantern tutorial became popular on the Internet. |
| 2023-12-03 | Home handicraft | Parent-child DIY activities are sought after, and red envelopes and lanterns have become the first choice for parents. |
| 2023-12-04 | Festive decorations | Sales of Spring Festival decorations surged, and handmade lanterns became popular. |
| 2023-12-05 | Social Media Challenge | The "Red Envelope Lantern Challenge" has caused a boom on platforms such as Douyin and Xiaohongshu. |
| 2023-12-06 | Traditional culture | The lantern making skills have been listed as an intangible cultural heritage, which has attracted attention. |
| 2023-12-07 | Manual teaching | Online manual courses are popular, and the number of clicks on the red envelope lantern tutorial has exceeded one million. |
| 2023-12-08 | Spring Festival gifts | Handmade lanterns become heartwarming gifts for relatives and friends. |
| 2023-12-09 | Creative design | Netizens share innovative designs of red envelope lanterns, such as double-layer lanterns, LED light decorations, etc. |
| 2023-12-10 | Environmental Protection Initiative | Environmental protection organizations call for reducing waste during the Spring Festival and advocate handmade decorations. |
3. Creative expansion of red envelope lanterns
1.LED light decoration: Put a small LED string inside the lantern, which will make the effect better after lit at night.
2.Double lantern: Use red envelopes of different colors to make two layers of lanterns inside and outside to increase the sense of layering.
3.Personalized patterns: Draw or paste zodiac patterns, blessings, etc. on the red envelope to make the lantern more personalized.
4.Suspension combination: Connect multiple small lanterns in series to form lantern strings, suitable for hanging from the door or living room.
4. Things to note
1. Pay attention to safety when using scissors, and children must operate with an adult.
2. The red envelope is thinner and you need to hold it gently when pasting to avoid tearing.
3. If you need to hang it outdoors, it is recommended to choose a waterproof red envelope or waterproof treatment.
4. Extra caution is required when placing candles in lanterns, and it is recommended to use electronic candles instead.
V. Conclusion
The red envelope lantern is not only a inheritance of traditional culture, but also an embodiment of environmental protection concepts. With simple steps, you can create unique Spring Festival decorations. I hope this article can provide you with inspiration and wish you a happy Chinese New Year!
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