How to Make a Chinese New Year Card361


Chinese New Year cards, also known as hongbao, are red envelopes that are given to family and friends during the Chinese New Year. They are typically filled with money, but can also contain other small gifts. Chinese New Year cards are a symbol of luck and prosperity, and are believed to bring good fortune to the recipient.

Materials:



Red paper
Scissors
Glue
Gold or silver marker
Glitter (optional)

Instructions:



1. Cut out a rectangle of red paper. The size of the rectangle will depend on how large you want your card to be.


2. Fold the rectangle in half lengthwise.


3. Cut out a small rectangle from the top of the folded paper. This will be the flap of your card.


4. Fold the flap down.


5. Glue the sides of the card together.


6. Decorate the card. You can use a gold or silver marker to write Chinese characters or symbols on the front of the card. You can also add glitter or other embellishments.


7. Fill the card with money or a small gift.


8. Seal the card. You can use a glue stick or a piece of tape to seal the flap of the card.

Here are some additional tips for making Chinese New Year cards:


- You can use any color of red paper, but the traditional color is red.


- You can also use other materials to make Chinese New Year cards, such as fabric or felt.


- Be creative and have fun with your designs!

2025-01-12


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