This Chinese New Year decoration craft printable for kids is a fun and engaging way to celebrate the Lunar New Year and encourage little ones to use their creativity and work on fine motor skills.
With its beautiful lantern, cherry blossom branch, and traditional pagoda design, this printable craft makes a beautiful holiday decoration once completed.
Kids will love coloring, assembling, and displaying their finished piece at home, in the classroom, or in a homeschool space.
It’s a low-prep activity that turns into a festive keepsake, perfect for celebrating Chinese New Year in a way that feels both educational and fun.
Whether you’re looking for a cultural craft for a classroom lesson, a Lunar New Year activity for your kids at home, or an easy printable decoration to brighten up your space, this Chinese New Year decoration craft is a simple way to celebrate the holiday.
Because it doesn’t feature a specific zodiac animal, this Chinese New Year decoration works beautifully every year, regardless of the Lunar New Year animal.
If you are looking for more crafts to celebrate the Horse Year in 2026, here are some easy and fun printables you can find in my store:
Chinese New Year decoration craft
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Supplies:
- Lunar New Year printable
- White cardstock paper
- Colored pencils
- Crepe paper streamers
- Yarn
- Hole punch
- Scissors
- Glue
Step-by-step instructions
Print the Chinese New Year decoration page.
Color the decoration and cut it out.
Glue 5 crepe paper streamers at the bottom of the decoration.
Make a hole at the top of the decoration (where marked).
Add yarn for hanging.