This DIY Paper Lantern is So Easy, Even a 5-Year-Old Can Make It in Minutes!

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WHAT YOU NEED

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STEP 1- MARK CIRCLES

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STEP 2 - CUT CIRCLES

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STEP 3 - FOLD CIRCLES

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STEP 4 - APPLY GLUE

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STEP 5 - STICK CIRCLES

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STEP 6 - CUT STRIPS

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STEP 7 - STICK STRIPS

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ALL DONE :)

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