Jan
15
2011

Red Packet Star lantern

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I’m sorry for the late blog entries of the many ang pow lanterns I’ve done. Many of you are already pestering me! *I know time is running out and CNY is just around the corner* But I’ve just been too busy and last week has been crazy!

Anyway, today I’m gonna share with you a very simple red packet craft. It’s a star. But since Chinese people like everything auspicious, let’s call it a Lucky Star lantern shall we?

Red Packet Lucky Star Lantern

Fold ten red packets as shown above.

It should look like a diamond from the back

Staple five diamond shape red packets to form a star.

Make two sets.

Staple the two sets together and you’ll get a lovely LUCKY star lantern. An auspicious decor for Chinese New Year

Tie a gold string so you can hang it. Add a beautiful tassle to make your star a lovely one

Tags: CNY decoration

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MeRy January 16, 2011 at 8:16 am

Very nice..

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wenn January 16, 2011 at 8:42 am

wow..thanks..will try it soon..

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suituapui January 16, 2011 at 2:11 pm

Used to make…but not the same as yours. Went to every bank to get the free ang pao packets – the people saw me also takut! Asked for so many. LOL!!!

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reanaclaire January 16, 2011 at 11:36 pm

i only make fish.. but nowadays no mood to do that anymore..

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Bananazஇ January 17, 2011 at 2:07 am

Look for a STAR..nice

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Caroline Ng May Ling January 17, 2011 at 4:02 am

nice nice nice!! i never tot of this one! LOL!

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wenn January 17, 2011 at 5:48 am

i hv made 3 today but not as nice as yours.

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Eric Lee January 17, 2011 at 5:54 am

woos!! star angpow!! should have asked for this!! XD jkjk

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Irene January 17, 2011 at 7:17 am

nice nice! may i have a few lucky stars please? i go visit u this weekend? haha…

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Tekkaus January 17, 2011 at 8:16 am

How come this starts remind of of Christmas. LOL

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slavemom January 17, 2011 at 9:22 am

Vy nice n ez to make. Will definitely let my girl try this. Thx for sharing!

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Liz January 17, 2012 at 11:42 am

I tried.but can’t combine the 2 sets together..is it because my ang pow papers too long? i’s the long type

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  Merryn January 17, 2012 at 12:13 pm
  
  Hi Liz,
  
  If your ang pow is too long it will be protruding out hence you won’t be able to combine the 2 sets together. It was easy back then when Ang Pow wrappers are made not to be too long. These days the wrappers are made longer and longer. You’d need to cut at least an inch off your angpow wrappers then.
  
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