47. Halloween Paper Lanterns

Type of Challenge:

This is an Individual challenge

Resources Required:

  • A3 paper – different colours are better but you can use just white paper
  • Scissors
  • Coloured textas
  • Stapler
  • Ruler

Challenge Description:

  1. To make the lantern, fold a sheet of paper hotdog style (the lengthwise way). Starting on the folded edge, use your ruler to draw lines spacing about an inch apart. Make sure you leave 1/2 inch free space near the adjacent edge
  2. You can now cut the lines (starting on the fold) using scissors. Make sure to stop 1/2 inch before reaching the edge.
  3. Now, unfold…take one end and wrap around. Staple the top and bottom of the lantern.
  4. Using shapes cut out of the paper, add faces to your Halloween creatures.

Evidence Submission:

Send in a photo of your fun Halloween lanterns decorating your house or garden

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