In colors of crimson and gold,
ah, what a fair sight to behold.
The lanterns shining bright
drive away the dark of night,
bringing luck to both young and old.
TaskConstruct a paper lantern themed around Lunar New Year or the Year of the Dragon.
Take a photo of your completed lantern along with a name card for proof and submit by posting it in this thread no later than Saturday, February 24, 2024, at 11:59 PM EST.
InstructionsBelow are steps to create a simple paper lantern.
Note: You are not required to follow these instructions. This is a starting point for those who want help. Feel free to get creative as long as your submission can be clearly identified as a lantern and meets the requirements listed in the Rules section.
- Take a sheet of colored construction paper (or any other paper you wish to use).
- Using a ruler, draw a horizontal line roughly 1 inch from the top of the paper. This will be your "Do Not Cut" line.
- Fold the sheet of paper in half with the line you drew still visible at the top.
- Using a ruler, draw evenly-spaced vertical lines from the "Do Not Cut" line to the folded edge.
- Cut along the vertical lines, making sure to stop when you reach the "Do Not Cut" line. This leaves you with an uncut strip at the top and bottom of the lantern when you finish.
- Unfold the paper. You can flip it over and crease the edges in the opposite direction if you want to hide your lines.
- Roll the paper into a cylinder and attach the edges using tape, glue, staples, etc. This will cause the creased part in the middle to flare out.
- A handle can be added by cutting another strip of paper and attaching the ends to the top of the lantern.
- Decorate your lantern. You may use typical crafting materials such as markers, paint, glitter, washi tape, etc.
Based on above instructions
Photo courtesy of Marin Mommies
Photo courtesy of Marin Mommies
Rules- The main structure of your lantern must be constructed from paper only. No wire, wood, or metal should be used as support.
- Typical crafting materials are allowed to decorate your lantern. Examples include but are not limited to: markers, paint, glitter, washi tape, etc. If you are unsure whether something you want to use would be acceptable, please ask!
- Your lantern is not required to have a handle. It can be a tabletop lantern.
- Your lantern is not required to be lit. If you choose to do so, please note that this will not be factored in during the voting for staff favorites.
- For safety reasons, be sure that you are not placing any open flames near your paper lantern.
- A physical name card featuring your TBT username must be clearly visible in your photo.
RewardsParticipation:
- 1 Dragon Token
- Animated Shooting Star collectible
FAQsMay I submit a drawing of a lantern?
No, this is a crafting event. A physical paper lantern is required.
Would it be fine to go off of a different paper lantern tutorial (from Youtube)?
Yes, you can use any type of lantern design that you want as long as it meets the requirements.
Are we allowed to make a string of 3-5 individual paper lanterns as an entry?
To keep things fair, we will only be judging one lantern. Your photo may include more, but we'd ask that you make one the focal point. If it's not obvious which lantern you'd like us to judge, I'll ask for clarification.
Wishing you health, happiness, and prosperity throughout the year!
