{"id":41245,"date":"2025-08-19T10:30:50","date_gmt":"2025-08-19T02:30:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/?p=41245"},"modified":"2025-08-19T11:26:13","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T03:26:13","slug":"diy-lanterns-for-kids-mid-autumn-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shopee.sg\/blog\/diy-lanterns-for-kids-mid-autumn-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"Lighten Up! 9 DIY Lantern Ideas For Kids This Mid-Autumn (2025)"},"content":{"rendered":"

How did you celebrate the Mid-Autumn festival as a kid? For us, parading our fanciful craft lanterns around the neighbourhood was the most exciting part of the Mid-Autumn festival (aside from the delicious mooncakes, of course)! This year, bring the tradition alive by guiding your kids to make their own lanterns. With easy-to-follow steps, it\u2019s guaranteed to make your little one walk around the \u2018hood with pride!<\/span><\/p>\n

Quick overview: DIY lantern making ideas for kids<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Lantern Type<\/b><\/td>\nMaterials Needed<\/b><\/td>\nDifficulty<\/b><\/td>\nSuitable Age<\/b><\/td>\nWhy we love it<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Paper Plate Jade Rabbit Lantern<\/span><\/td>\n\n
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  • Paper plates<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Doilies<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Tealight<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
\u2b50\u2b50<\/span><\/td>\n6 – 10 yrs<\/span><\/td>\n\n
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  • Combines craft + storytelling (Jade Rabbit legend)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Foolscap Paper Chinese Lantern<\/span><\/td>\n\n
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  • Foolscap<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Paints<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Tassel<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
\u2b50<\/span><\/td>\n5 – 8 yrs<\/span><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • Simple<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Eco-friendly, uses recycled paper<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cereal Box Lantern<\/span><\/td>\n\n
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  • Cereal box<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Markers<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Fairy lights<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
\u2b50\u2b50<\/span><\/td>\n6 – 12 yrs<\/span><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • Teaches upcycling + creativity<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Glowing Plastic Cup Lantern<\/span><\/td>\n\n
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  • Plastic cup<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Tracing paper<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Tealight<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
\u2b50<\/span><\/td>\n5 – 8 yrs<\/span><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • Perfect for bubble tea lovers<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Paper Plate Ball Lantern<\/span><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • Paper plates\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Spray paint<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
\u2b50\u2b50<\/span><\/td>\n7 – 12 yrs<\/span><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • Great last-minute craft<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Animal Lantern Kit<\/span><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • Ready-made kit<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
\u2b50<\/span><\/td>\n4 – 7 yrs<\/span><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • Hassle-free<\/span><\/li>\n
  • No glue needed<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Traditional Pomelo Lantern<\/span><\/td>\n\n
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  • Pomelo rind<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Tealight<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/span><\/td>\n8 – 12 yrs<\/span><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • Traditional<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Eco-friendly<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ice Cream Stick Lantern<\/span><\/td>\n\n
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  • Ice cream sticks\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Ribbons<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Glue<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
\u2b50\u2b50<\/span><\/td>\n6 – 10 yrs<\/span><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • Bright, colourful, and creative<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tracing Paper Lantern<\/span><\/td>\n\n
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  • Tracing paper<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Tealight<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Yarn<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
\u2b50<\/span><\/td>\n5 – 12 yrs<\/span><\/td>\n\n
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  • Great canvas for doodlers<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    1. DIY paper plate Jade Rabbit lantern<\/span><\/h2>\n