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Which is why I decided to create a bunny lantern craft! This bunny lantern is easy, fun and (I think!) extremely cute:
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Isn't that fun? But before it glows, it has to be made. To make this bunny lantern you will need:
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1. a sheet of tracing paper at 8.5 x 24 inches (my sheet is 19 x 24, I cut it to the right size)
2. a ruler
3. a pencil
4. a pair of scissors
5. scotch tape (invisible/not shiny is better)
6. markers, colors of your choice (mine are peach, black, brown, light blue)
7. 4 inch lightstick necklace, any color (mine is yellow)
8. cord (should come with your light stick necklace)
9. a chopstick
10. bunny template, download and print HERE
STEP 1. Fold your tracing paper in half, to make an 8.5 x 12 inch rectangle:
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STEP 2. Using the ruler, measure and make a line .75 inches from the edge of the long (12 inch) side. Fold on the line:
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STEP 3. Repeat on other long side:
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STEP 4. Tape both folds down. Make sure you tape down the entire length:
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STEP 5. Fit the bunny template under you paper. Trace the thick black lines:
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STEP 6. Cut out your markings, as indicated by the template:
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STEP 7: Draw your bunny face. My bunny face uses 2 simple black ovals for the eyes, a brown circle for the nose, blue whiskers and a peach color in the ears. But you can make your face anyway you wish!
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STEP 8. Poke a hole through the top of your bunny's head (both layers of paper). You can use a small hole punch if you have one. I did not, so I just used my pencil:
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STEP 9. String your lightstick inside the bunny using the cord. Tie it loosely:
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STEP 10: Tie the other end of the cord to a chopstick. Tie this tightly, perhaps wrapping around the chopstick a couple of times to keep it secure:
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And your bunny lantern is complete:
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Now all you have to do is wait until nightfall, activate the lightstick according to the lightstick's instructions (you may have to untie & retie the cord) and let your lantern GLOW:
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Make one for all the kids on your street and have a Moon Festival lantern parade!
2 comments:
Love the bunny lantern!!
So cute.
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