Top 8 Beautiful Handmade Decorations for the Lunar New Year

Materials:

• Colored paper or metallic foil paper (or any paper of your choice)
• Small scissors
• Ruler
• Pencil
• Paper clips
• Thin twine or string

Steps to Create a Stunning Paper Fan Decoration for Tết:

• Step 1: Select your paper material: Choose a durable, slightly thick paper like metallic foil or colored paper to ensure the fan holds its shape and lasts longer. For a unique touch, you can opt for paper with patterns or different colors.
• Step 2: Pick the size and color: Choose the dimensions and color scheme based on your preference. The thickness of the paper also determines the fan's size – smaller paper creates a smaller fan, while larger sheets result in a bigger fan.
• Step 3: Make the fan: Start by cutting your paper into a square shape. Fold the paper diagonally to create a triangle, making sure the edges are even. Fold the two triangle sides inward to form a zigzag or accordion-like pattern. You can also fold these edges to create a rounded fan design. Use double-sided tape or glue to stick the two edges of the fan together, and connect the edges with a piece of twine to keep them apart.
• Step 4: Tips for making your fan more unique: Add decorative patterns, small hanging ornaments, or tassels to give the fan a more festive look. You can also try creating various sizes of fans to add variety to your arrangement. The surrounding decorations will enhance the fan's uniqueness, making it a standout piece in your space.
• Step 5: Creative fan decoration ideas: Check out different websites or let your creativity flow to design attractive fans. Arrange your decorative elements thoughtfully so that they look balanced and visually pleasing. Avoid overcrowding the fan with large decorations – opt for one prominent design in the center and smaller details around it. Think about adding small flowers, beads, or Tết-themed ornaments to bring out a burst of color and charm. The mix of traditional design and your personal flair will make your paper fan an eye-catching centerpiece for the Lunar New Year.

Materials:

• Toilet paper roll
• Colored crepe paper
• Small hard candies
• Glue, small plastic bags, and optional decorative items of your choice

Steps to Make Paper Firecracker Decorations for Tết:

• Step 1: Cut the crepe paper and glue it around the toilet paper roll.
• Step 2: Place the prepared candies into small plastic bags, secure them with a rubber band, and insert them into the toilet paper roll to form the core of the firecracker.
• Step 3: Seal one end of the roll, punch a small hole in the other, and pull the bag's tie through to finish. For extra flair, add decorative touches like small embellishments or red crepe paper for a more festive look.

Materials:

• Craft paper
• Colored pens
• Scissors
• Stapler

Steps to Make Paper Lantern Decorations:

• Step 1: Fold the craft paper in half, then cut strips about 2 cm apart. You can add your own decorative patterns as desired.
• Step 2: Roll the paper into a cylinder, then staple the edges together. Add a handle to complete your charming paper lantern.

Materials:

• Oishi candies
• Hot glue gun
• Plastic bottle
• Green cardstock

Steps to Make a Pineapple Candy Decoration:

• Step 1: Roll the stiff paper into a triangle shape and glue it onto the plastic bottle to form a base mold.
• Step 2: Cut the green paper into various sizes: 15 pieces 10 cm long, 4-5 pieces 8 cm long, and 20 pieces 12 cm long. Attach the smallest pieces to the top and use the remaining pieces to wrap around the top part of the bottle.
• Step 3: Attach Oishi candies by stapling one end and gluing them around the plastic bottle in even layers to complete the pineapple shape.

Materials:

• One small plastic bowl
• One larger plastic plate
• Green, red, and yellow hard candies
• Scotch tape, stapler, and other small tools

Steps to Make a Candy Lotus Flower:

• Step 1: Bend the ends of the candies and staple them securely. Tape the small bowl upside down onto the larger plate using clear tape. Attach about 3 layers of yellow candies on top of the bowl to create the lotus pistil.
• Step 2: Continue adding red candies around the edges of the bowl, layering about 5 rows from top to bottom. Then, add 2 layers of green candies around the outermost edges to form the lotus petals. Be sure to secure them tightly as this outer layer will be the most visible.

If you have the time and skill to create beautiful designs, you can even turn this craft into a business and make a nice profit by selling these decorative candy flowers online.

Materials:

• Red velvet wire
• Artificial flower stamens
• Brown floral tape
• Scissors
• Flower vase
• Candle wax glue

How to Make Velvet Wire Peach Blossom Decorations for Tết:

• Make the flowers: Cut the red velvet wire into 4 cm segments. Take one piece of wire, bend one end into a petal shape, then insert the other end into the center and pull it through to secure the petal. Repeat until you have the desired number of petals. Attach the flower stamen to about two-thirds of the wire, fold it over, and wrap the shorter end around the stamen to hold it in place. Continue attaching petals around the stamen to form the peach blossom. Use brown floral tape to wrap the excess wire to form the flower stem.
• Make the buds: Take another piece of velvet wire, bend one end to form a small bud shape. Wrap the stem with brown floral tape, leaving the bent end exposed to create the bud.
• Make the flower branch: Use brown floral tape to wrap the wire and create the flower branch. Carefully attach the completed flowers and buds to the branch, arranging them to form a natural and beautiful peach blossom branch. This step requires creativity and careful craftsmanship to create the most realistic look.
• Final step: Once you have completed the flowers and branches, arrange them in a vase. You can also decorate the arrangement with red couplets, lucky money envelopes, and other traditional Tết decorations to add more festive charm.

Materials:

• Tulle fabric
• Yellow-coated wire
• Floral tape
• Artificial flower stamens
• Thread
• Adhesive tape
• Fake flower stems

How to Make Handmade Peach Blossom Decorations for Tết:

• Step 1: Cut the yellow-coated wire into 10 cm long pieces.
• Step 2: Use a jar lid to form a circular shape by twisting the wire and securing it into a balloon-like shape.
• Step 3: Wrap tulle fabric around the twisted wire, pulling it taut and securing it in place with thread at the ends of the petals.
• Step 4: Place an artificial flower stamen in the center of each flower, and then wrap thread tightly to secure it, just like in the previous step.
• Step 5: Arrange 5 to 6 petals in a beautiful design, and securely tie them together with thread to complete your peach blossom flower.

In addition to using these handmade peach blossoms as Tết decorations, they also make for meaningful gifts. A flowerpot filled with these blossoms can convey your wishes for a prosperous, joyful, and happy Tết.

Materials:

• Foam sheets
• Printed paper
• Ribbons
• Glue

How to Create Tết Sticky Rice Cake Decorations from Foam:

• Step 1: Cut the foam into circular or square shapes, depending on the cake style you prefer.
• Step 2: Wrap the foam with printed paper, securing the edges with adhesive tape to hold its shape.
• Step 3: Use five ribbon strands to wrap around the width of the foam, and two ribbons along the length to simulate the wrapping of the sticky rice cakes (Bánh Chưng and Bánh Tét).