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Chinese New Year Good Luck Ornament

Looking for a fun children's Chinese New Year craft, then I suggest making these fun Chinese New Year Good Luck Ornaments!

Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Kids Crafts
Servings: 1 Good Luck Ornament
Author: Alli Ward

Equipment

Instructions

  • Once you print it out, give each child their own page to color.
    A printable page showcases two Good Luck Ornaments adorned with Chinese characters, set against a red patterned backdrop. Six colored markers lie beside the page, ready to bring vibrant life to these symbols of fortune.
  • While the kids are coloring, take your embroidery floss (I used red, and cut 12 pieces each approximately 2 inches long. You will then need one piece that is three inches long for the hanging loop. You will then use the remainder of the floss to create a tassel.
    A colorful set of markers is next to a paper with two diamond-shaped drawings featuring Chinese characters, reminiscent of traditional Good Luck Ornaments. The paper rests on a red geometric patterned background.
  • Then cut out each square along the outside. Turn the square upside down and glue each piece of the embroidery floss in loops to the outside of each side of the square. Three loops per side is a good estimate.
    A white card is attached to a festive, geometric-patterned background of red, orange, and gold triangles. Two red yarn loops are tied to the card like good luck ornaments, creating a simple and colorful design.
  • For the 4 inch piece of thread, fold in half and then tie both pieces together into a knot.
    A hand holds a red thread tied in a loop, reminiscent of good luck ornaments, against a background of red and white geometric patterns. The thread gracefully rests on a piece of paper.
  • You will glue the bottom of the hoop to the top corner of the square.
    A handmade Good Luck Ornament features a blue square with the Chinese character for fortune in pink and yellow. Below, GOOD LUCK is inscribed in black. Red loops decorate the corners, and a red string is attached for easy hanging.
  • Then glue the other square on top and you have your ornament. The last piece is to create the tassel. I have a how to make a tassle post showing you how to make them.
    good luck tassel
  • You can attach it a few different ways. The first is to hole punch the bottom of the ornament and then tie the ends through the hole. The second is to glue the hanging strings into the ornament like you did the top hanging loop.
    A colorful handmade decoration on a yellow background showcases a blue diamond-shaped card with a red Chinese character and the words GOOD LUCK. This elegant piece of Good Luck Ornaments is adorned with red yarn loops and features a tassel at the bottom.

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