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Monday, January 31st, 2011
Chinese New Year: A Kid’s Craft Extravaganza http://www.crafty-crafted.com/fingerprint-art/fingerprint-cherry-blossoms/There were so many adorable and fun crafts for the Chinese New Year, it was impossible to pick only one to showcase this month. So InCultureParent has put together an overview of some of the best crafts we found for the Chinese New Year. They range from very easy (fingerprint cherry blossoms) to medium-difficulty (dragon mask) and many can be made with materials from around the house (e.g., toilet paper roll, egg carton). The one thing we promise is that they are all really fun. Happy crafting and Happy New Year!
Fingerprint cherry blossom trees
Kids get to actually put their fingers in the paint for this one so of course they will love it. Simplistic and beautiful.
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Paper lanterns
An awesome house decoration. We don’t even celebrate the Asian New Year in our household but I would still love to decorate with these!
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And to take this craft to the next level, hang a bunch of lanterns on some colorful string for a cool household decoration. See here for a pic: http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/chinese_lantern_chain.htm
Egg Carton Dragon
I love how many things an egg carton can be used for. The kids will love watching this everyday household object transform into a magical dragon.
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Orange from toilet papers
Another brilliant use for everyday household objects. I love the creativity!
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Dragon mask
Kids will love not only making these but wearing them to play after is the greater joy.
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