Video: Woven Paper Heart Basket

This video shows how to make your own Woven Heart Basket. The basic “Original Basket Weave” is demonstrated here.

Craft – Woven Paper Heart Baskets

Create these Woven Paper Heart Baskets for Valentine’s and other Holiday Parties by weaving two colors of colored card stock in a basket weave pattern. These heart baskets are a tradition during Victorian times and still popular for Valentine’s Day, Christmas, St. Patrick’s Day and I even found one to fit Chinese New Year! The ones with patterns are a bit harder so if you have younger kids (ages 9 and under), I recommend sticking with the Original basket weave design.

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How To Make A Chinese Dragon

Make a Paper Mache Chinese Dragon for a Dragon or Lion Dance. This one was created for a class party as a Cultural celebration for my son and daughter’s pre-school classes a few years ago. It has been used at many Chinese New Year celebrations and the kids absolutely love doing the lion parade with festive Chinese New Year music.

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Chinese New Year Party

Celebrate Chinese New Year this year, by creating a Chinese Dragon for a Lion Dance, making paper Chinese Lanterns, creating Chinese calligraphy wall hangings, learning to write simple numbers in Chinese, and by savoring delicious Chinese foods. To complete the festive scene, dress-up in elegant rich brocade robes and colors!