Chinese New Year Crafts

Here are some great Chinese New Year crafts and activities for kids for the Year of the Rabbit.

Be sure to visit our main Chinese New Year page for more fun holiday ideas. View our slideshow of our favorite Chinese New Year crafts.

And dont forget our other articles on Chinese New Year recipes, the history of Chinese New Year, and Chinese Astrology symbols!

GALLERY: Chinese New Year Crafts

Here are quick and easy ways to celebrate the Year of the Rabbit.

Paper Plate Rabbit

Celebrate the Chinese New Year with this fun paper plate craft!

Welcome Door Hanger

This Chinese New Year craft welcomes good luck into your home.


Favorite Chinese New Year Crafts

Take a look at our top crafts for celebrating the Lunar New Year. read more

Paper Plate Rabbit
Paper Plate Rabbit

Make a fun rabbit craft with moveable legs out of a paper plate! This is a great project for Chinese New Year when the Year of the Rabbit comes around. read more

Chinese Paper Lanterns
Chinese Paper Lanterns

A fun paper lantern craft for kids to decorate your home for Chinese New Year. Make many Chinese paper lanterns of different colors for decorations and hang them around your home. read more

Fortune Cookies
Fortune Cookies

Won't Dad be surprised to find a note from his child in his post-crab-rangoon fortune cookie? read more

Chinese Dragon Parade
Chinese Dragon Parade

Watch your kids parade around with pride with this homemade crepe paper dragon celebrating Chinese New Year. read more

Origami Bunny
Origami Bunny

Keep kids hopping with this Origami bunny - that actually hops! It's a quick and easy craft for Easter and doubles as a fun variation on traditional origami. read more

Bunny Pin
Bunny Pin

A few Woodsies and a little imagination turns this Easter pin craft for kids into a simple Bunny Pin. It's a cute Easter gift to make for friends and family. read more

Chinese New Year Fan
Chinese New Year Fan

Make this pretty Chinese fan is made from construction paper and paint stamps. It will make a great accent to your Chinese New Year celebration! read more

Chinese New Year Welcome Door Hanger
Chinese New Year Welcome Door Hanger

Make this door hanger to welcome good fortune into your home this Chinese New Year. This fun welcome door hanger craft for the Chinese New Year is simple and festive to get you into the year of the Tiger. read more

Cardboard Tube Red Firecrackers
Cardboard Tube Red Firecrackers

A common decoration during Chinese New Year is a string of red firecrackers. Some believe that throwing firecrackers scares away evil spirits. Make a string of your own by using cardboard tubes to make red frecrackers for kids to display! read more

Chinese New Year Red Envelopes
Chinese New Year Red Envelopes

During the Chinese New Year it is common for children to receive a lucky red envelope containing money as a gift from family members. Make your own red envelope for Chinese New Year and decorate it with good luck symbols! read more

Ox Pin or Magnet
Ox Pin or Magnet

There are 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. One of them is the ox. Make this cute ox pin to wear, or put a magnet on it and hang it on the fridge. read more

Felt Dumplings
Felt Dumplings

These cute little felt dumplings are a symbol of Chinese New Year. Have fun this Chinese New Year by making these fun felt dumpling crafts for kids. read more

Chinese Orange Tray
Chinese Orange Tray

During the celebration of Chinese New Year, oranges and tangerines are displayed in trays or bowls. Tangerines are symbolic of good luck and oranges represent wealth. Make your own Chinese orange tray to share good luck with your whole family. read more

Clay Pot Rat
Clay Pot Rat

This cute little rodent, whether it be a mouse or a rat, is absolutely adorable! A cute clay pot craft for kids for Chinese New Year or a rainy afternoon. read more

Chinese Fortune Cookie Decoration
Chinese Fortune Cookie Decoration

You can guess your fortune with this felt fortune cookie decoration, but no peeking! This kids craft is a great table decoration for Chinese New Year, New Year's Day or any special day of the year. read more

Plum Blossoms
Plum Blossoms

For this kids' craft, transform paper into a beautiful plum blossom tree for Chinese New Year. This easy and elegant craft for kids makes for a lovely table display. read more

Chinese New Year Dragon
Chinese New Year Dragon

Chinese dragons are a key symbol for any Chinese New Year celebration. Make this easy kids' craft for the Chinese New Year. read more

Felt Snake
Felt Snake

Chinese New Year is the perfect time to celebrate with this felt snake craft. Kids can use it to decorate pens, pencils or whatever they please. read more

Paper Chinese Yo-Yo
Paper Chinese Yo-Yo

Learn how to make your own Chinese yo-yo. read more

Circly Snake
Circly Snake

Make a long circly snake for the Chinese New Year. Or make this fun and easy paper snake craft for kids any time of the year to see who can make the longest snake. read more

Red Couplets

Chun lian is a special type of Duilian, or couplet. It is used only during the Chinese New Year as part of its celebration. read more

Dragons on Parade
Dragons on Parade

Our dragons on parade printable for kids will make your Chinese New Year more colorful. read more

Snake Decoration
Snake Decoration

Give a pencil, pen or straw near you a neat looking snake decoration. This easy snake craft for kids is a fun way to decorate all sorts of things kids use every day. read more

Felt Snakes
Felt Snakes

Curl these slinky felt snakes around your drinking goblets, a place card, or anywhere you want. A fun addition to any kids' party and celebrating the Chinese New Year. read more

Hanging Snake
Hanging Snake

This is a relatively easy paper snake craft for kids to make. Hang it in your room near a window to catch a breeze. read more

Tiger Paper Bag Puppet
Tiger Paper Bag Puppet

Whether it's celebrating the Year of the Tiger for Chinese New Year, or you just like tigers, this tiger paper bag puppet is a fun craft for a dreary afternoon. read more

Tiger Finger Puppet
Tiger Finger Puppet

This tiger finger puppets craft is a fun way to celebrate the Chinese New Year, Year of the Tiger. Make several of these tigers and have a mini puppet show! read more

Chinese New Year 2011

Celebrate the Chinese New Year 2011, the Year of the Tiger, with great kids' activities and crafts. Also learn about the history and meaning behind Chinese New Year symbols. Great resource for parents and teachers. read more

Chinese New Year Craft Links

Get even more ideas for Chinese New Year crafts with these suggested links. read more

Activities
Activities

Fun activities and projects to celebrate Chinese New Year. read more

Chinese New Year

History and information about Chinese New Year. read more

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