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Paper Plate Rabbit

Paper Plate Rabbit

Paper Plate Rabbit This cute rabbit made from paper plates has moveable parts! It can be made as a spring […]

Ox Headband

Make your own cute and easy ox headband. Print the template, then color, cut, and stable for an ox headband […]

Oreo Lamb Lollipops

These adorable lamps are made from Oreo cookies that are dipped in white chocolate and coated in tiny marshmallows. They’re […]

Chinese New Year Ribbon Dragon

Make your own ribbon dragon for Chinese New Year! This fun craft has lots of room to add your own […]

Cardboard Tube Red Firecrackers

Cardboard Tube Red Firecrackers

Recycle some cardboard tubes from toilet paper rolls or paper towels to make these faux firecrackers just in time for […]

Paper Plate Horse

Paper Plate Horse

Turn a paper plate into a cute horse with a mane of yarn. Customize it by choosing a different color […]

Painted Newspaper Tiger

This painted newspaper tiger is fun for Chinese New Year, a Cub Scout meeting, or an animal-themed party. It’s inexpensive […]

Chinese New Year Paper Fan

Chinese New Year Paper Fan

Construction paper and paintable stamps make this great fan for Chinese New Year. A fun project for young ones as […]

cub scout tiger craft

Paper Tiger

These cute tigers were made for a Cub Scout den meeting, but it would be equally great for a zoo […]

Plum Blossom Tree

Plum Blossom Tree

  Plum Blossom Tree Make this pretty plum blossom tree craft to celebrate the coming spring. Plum blossoms are considered […]

Snake Finger Puppets

Snake Finger Puppets

Use the printable to make your own snake finger puppet for fun pretend play. Print a colorful design or a […]

Chinese Red Lantern

Chinese New Year ends with a traditional Lantern Festival. Make your own Chinese lantern, decorate it with glittery gold, and […]

Decorative Flower Knot

Decorative Flower Knot

Celebrate Chinese New Year by trying this traditional knot-tying craft. It symbolizes prosperity and success.

Paper Fortune Cookie Valentines

Paper Fortune Cookies

These cute glittery paper fortune cookies have fun messages inside. They’re fun for Valentine’s Day, Chinese New Year, and more.

Chinese New Year Door Hanger

Chinese New Year Door Hanger

Welcome good fortune into your home this year by making this fun door hanger for Chinese New Year! A glittery […]

Chinese Lanterns

Chinese Lanterns

A lantern festival marks the end of the Chinese New Year. You can celebrate with your own Chinese lanterns made […]

Ox Pin or Magnet

Welcome the Year of the Ox with this fun craft. Add a pin to wear this felt ox, or put […]

Chinese Lantern Cookies

Chinese Lantern Cookies

Share these Chinese lantern cookies with friends and family as you celebrate Chinese New Year. These pretty red and yellow […]

Cardboard Tube Fire Breathing Dragon

Cardboard Tube Fire Breathing Dragon

This great recycling project uses cardboard tubes, paint and tissue paper. Use the fire breathing dragons to celebrate Chinese New […]

Paper Bag Tiger Puppet

Paper Bag Tiger Puppet

Make this cute paper bag tiger for a zoo-themed party, as a Cub Scout project, during the Year of the […]

Chinese New Year Paper Plate Lantern

Chinese New Year Paper Plate Lantern

Celebrate Chinese New Year with this fun and festive paper lantern craft. It starts with a paper plate and some […]

Rice Krispie Treat Dragons

Rice Krispie Treats and Fruit Roll Ups are used to make these adorable dragons. Serve them for Chinese New Year […]

Chinese Good Fortune Cupcakes

Chinese Good Fortune Cupcakes

Add to the festivities for Chinese New Year by serving these good fortune cupcakes. The Year of the Rat starts […]

Chinese New Year Treat Topper

Wish friends and family a healthy and prosperous new year with this fun Year of the Pig treat topper. Or, […]

Egg Carton Chinese Dragons

Egg Carton Chinese Dragons

Celebrate the Chinese New Year with a recycling project that turns cardboard egg cartons into Chinese dragons. Bring the dragons […]

Paper Lanterns

Create elegant paper lanterns to decorate for the holidays. Pair them with battery-operated tea lights for a beautiful display.

Rooster Marshmallows

Turn a marshmallow into a rooster with just a few easy steps. They’re great for Chinese New Year, a barnyard-themed […]

How to Draw a Dragon

Follow the simple steps to learn how to draw a dragon. It’s fun for Chinese New Year or any time.

How to Draw a Rooster

Drawing a rooster is really easy to do with these simple instructions. Color it with oil pastels or any other […]

Rooster Seed Mosaic

This regal rooster is made from seeds, nuts and beans. Create a marvelous mosaic with these natural art materials.

Rooster Art

Can you guess what item replaced paintbrushes in this cool rooster project? It’s a fun technique that kids of all […]

Cardboard Dragon

Create a cardboard dragon with cardboard boxes and other materials. They’re great fun for a dragon-themed party, a dragon costume, […]

Sheep Cupcakes

These delicious cupcakes are decorated like roly-poly sheep. They’re lots of fun for Easter, a farm-themed party, the Chinese Year of […]

Year of the Monkey Banner

Celebrate Chinese New Year with this fabulous Year of the Monkey brush painting banner. It’s easy to make and fun […]

Monkey Noise Makers

Monkey Noise Makers

Celebrate the Chinese New Year with noise makers commemorating the Year of the Monkey. Use craft supplies you already have on […]

Cardboard Tube Goat

Cardboard Tube Goat

Turn an empty cardboard tube into a cute goat! It’s a fun craft for Chinese New Year, a study of […]

Paper Plate Goat

Paper Plate Goat

Celebrate the Year of the Goat with this cute paper plate craft. It’s equally great for a study of the […]

Paper Fortune Cookies

Paper Fortune Cookies

Make easy and fun paper fortune cookies. They’re great for Chinese New Year, Valentine’s Day or any time.

Chinese Ornamental Fan

Chinese Ornamental Fan

Learn how to easily make and decorate a Chinese ornamental fan. A little paint and paper is all you need!

Year of the Horse Paper Cutting

Year of the Horse Paper Cutting

Decorate for the Year of the Horse with this paper cutting project. The printable makes it fun and easy.

Rope Horse Craft

Rope Horse Craft

Make horses with rope, wire and string. The wire lets them stand up and bend any way you want them […]

Handprint Horse

Handprint Horse

This handprint Horse craft comes with a printable head and neck. All you need to add is the hand.

How to Draw a Horse

How to Draw a Horse

Follow the simple steps in this printable to draw a horse. Perfect as an activity to celebrate the Chinese Year […]

Peanut Butter Potstickers

Peanut Butter Potstickers

Can you believe these sweet little potstickers are actually peanut butter sandwiches with chocolate dipping sauce?! What a fun snack […]

Felt Dumplings

Felt Dumplings

Cute little dumplings made from felt are perfect for Chinese New Year or for your child’s play kitchen! Felt food […]

Clay Pot Rat

Clay Pot Rat

Clay Pot Rat Make this cute little rat (or mouse, if you prefer) out of a clay pot and felt! […]

Chinese Orange Tray

Chinese Orange Tray

During the celebration of Chinese New Year, oranges and tangerines are displayed in trays or bowls. Tangerines are symbolic of […]

Paper Snake

Paper Snake

2013 is the Year of the Snake. Celebrate by making some fun and easy paper snakes. These would also be […]

Felt Fortune Cookies

Felt Fortune Cookies

These cute felt fortune cookies make fun valentines. They’d also be great for Chinese New Year celebrations. Even better, they’re […]

Valentine Fortune Cookie Pins

Valentine Fortune Cookie Pins

These adorable fortune cookie pins have a special Valentine’s Day message inside. They are easy to make and are a […]

Salt Dough Oranges

Salt Dough Oranges

In Chinese, the word ‘orange’ sounds like ‘Ji’, which translates to ‘good luck’. In some areas of China, it is […]

Chinese Dragon Puppet

Chinese Dragon Puppet

Toddlers and preschoolers will have fun getting their hands messy with this fun painting project. Wave these glittery, red dragon […]

Cardboard Tube Lanterns

Cardboard Tube Lanterns

Decorate your home with these lanterns to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Cardboard tubes, paint and streamers are all that’s […]

Handprint Chinese Dragon

Handprint Chinese Dragon

Celebrate the Chinese New Year in style with these brightly colored handprint Chinese dragons. Colored construction paper and your child’s […]

3D Paper Lantern Picture

3D Paper Lantern Picture

This clever craft turns paper baking cups into pretty lanterns! Hang the pictures around the house to decorate for the […]

Chinese Dragon Puppet

Chinese Dragon Puppet

Add this colorful Chinese dragon puppet to your decorations on January 23 as you celebrate the “Year of the Dragon” […]

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