Red Packet Ancient Coin Lantern

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Posted by Merryn | Posted in Chinese New Year, Festive Crafts | Posted on 26-01-2011 | 24,624 views

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We are making an auspicious Ancient Coin Lantern using red packets today 🙂

Ang Pao Ancient Coin Lantern

You’ll need to fold 16 packets of ang paos as shown above – fold all four edges.

Staple them together to get 4 of the above

Staple them together to get the above

Arrange and staple them as shown above

Side view. Add tassel and your lantern is done 😀

If you still don’t get it, watch this video

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Go Green: 8 DIY Chinese New Year event decorations | English Blog said on 25-03-2015

[…] Ang pao (Red packet) coins Another flashback to the 90s, Chinese coins made out of ang paos (red packets)! No idea what to do with all the free red packets you’re receiving each time […]

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