2 sheets of paper (1 red and 1 yellow, same size) Scissors Ruler Pencil String Glue, tape, or stapler Hole puncher Gold glitter, sequins, gold paint, etc (optional) Red/yellow paper streamers (optional)
Cut strips of crepe paper or party streamers. Glue them to the inside of the bottom edge of the lantern. Try alternating red and yellow colors. Draw some designs along the top and bottom edge of the lantern using glue, and then sprinkle gold glitter over the designs. You can also use a gold marker. Glue some sequins or rhinestones along the top and bottom edge of the lantern.
Balloon Tissue paper (white and red/yellow) Scissors (optional) Paintbrush or foam brush White school glue Water Black or gold permanent marker (optional) String Hole puncher Battery-operated tea light
Consider keeping your balloon in a bowl; this will help keep it still and prevent it from rolling all over the place.
Short, squat jar Red tissue paper Mod Podge Paintbrush or foam brush Paper plate or palette Scissors Black paint Gold glitter, glue, sequins, markers, etc (optional)
If you don’t have any Mod Podge, you can mix one part white school glue with one part water.
It’s okay if the tissue paper extends past the neck. You want the next to be covered, so that the paint will have something to stick to.
