Paper Lantern I

• 12” x 18” construction paper,
• Markers,
• Scissors, stapler or glue stick,
• Hole punch,
• String or yarn string or yarn

1. Decorate paper.
2. Fold in half (hot dog fold). Fold 1” wide section on each long edge so right sides are together.
Unfold the two 1” sections, leaving the paper folded in half folded in half.
3. Make cuts about 1” apart from fold to bottom, stopping cuts at the 1” section foldlines.

4. Open paper, roll into cylinder, glue or staple together at top and bottom, overlapping edges
about 1 about 1”.
5. Punch 4 holes equidistant in top edge of cylinder. Cut four pieces of string. Attach one
piece in each hole, tie all ends together.