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How to make red envelope lanterns Step by step illustration of how to make red envelope lanterns

How to make red envelope lanterns Step by step illustration of how to make red envelope lanterns

I originally wanted to hold back this beautiful red envelope lantern until the Chinese New Year, but thinking it would take so long, I decided to share it with you first! The festive lantern is made entirely of red envelopes and has good meaning. Who wouldn’t like her good looks~

How to make red envelope lanterns Step by step illustration of how to make red envelope lanterns

Material preparation: 10 red envelopes.

How to make red envelope lanterns Step by step illustration of how to make red envelope lanterns

First fold the long side of the red envelope in half, then fold the four corners toward the middle crease.

How to make red envelope lanterns Step by step illustration of how to make red envelope lanterns

Use a stapler to staple the folded corners of the two red envelopes together, making sure the two corners fit perfectly.

How to make red envelope lanterns Step by step illustration of how to make red envelope lanterns

Stap 5 red envelopes together to make half of the lantern. Use a stapler to staple a bunch of yellow thread into the cardboard and put it into the half-made lantern~

How to make red envelope lanterns Step by step illustration of how to make red envelope lanterns

Use 5 lanterns to make the other half and staple the two halves together with a stapler.

How to make red envelope lanterns Step by step illustration of how to make red envelope lanterns

Finally add the tassels, and the beautiful red envelope lantern is completed~