Chinese New Year Crafts for Kids or Adults!

You can pick any symbol you like for this lantern craft - we picked "good fortune" - to make these cool Asian lanterns! Perfect for parties or home decor.

The dragon is an important symbolic figure in the Chinese culture. Learn to make this puppet, and get a free printable Chinese dragon for the head and tail.

These popsicle stick puzzles are a fun way to learn important Chinese New Year greetings! Make several puzzles and mix all the sticks together to make it more challenging.

This Waving Chinese Lucky Cat Craft is adorably cute! Did you know that the hands being in different positions have different meanings? Neither did I!

The sequins and the glitter thrill me, I'll be honest! Your kids are going to love making this red and gold sparkle slime recipe.

This wreath was made using papers and other finds from Amanda's visit to Chinatown. I'm loving the color combination and how easy this craft is to make!

In the Chinese culture, dragons are thought to be linked to good luck, wisdom, and long life. My point is, these are one of those Chinese New Year crafts you're definitely going to want to make! It's easy and inexpensive with egg cartons.

While fortune cookies were created in the United States, they've become another fun twist on Chinese New Year! These paper fortune cookies are really fun and easy for kids to make.

Get into the festive spirit by making a Chinese New Year bookmark! This easy project was inspired by the traditional folk art of Chinese paper cutting. Add a string of Chinese lucky coins to attract prosperity to your life.

During Chinese New Year parades, firecrackers often mean the dancers are on their way! Use these for parties or simply hang them up inside the home for decor.

If you've never make clothespin puppets, you're in for a treat! With four different printable dragon puppet designs (both in full color and black and white for kids to color) you can be sure they will have a blast.

These Chinese paper lanterns made from simple templates are a fun way to learn more about the Spring Lantern Festival. Grab the freebie, print, and assemble with ease.

One of the favorite Lunar New Year traditions are red gift packets or envelopes of money and trinkets. These easy to make and frugal Chinese New Year Party Favors are a fun way to celebrate. 

I never would have thought about making a dragon out of cupcake liners, but you know what - it works! I can't get enough of dragon themed Chinese New Year crafts, and this idea is no exception.

Many Chinese believe that the direct translation of Pineapple (in Hokkien dialect) means to "bring wealth." I'm looking for some good fortune - time to make one of these and hang it in my home.

I love that this paper bag puppet uses handprints, paint, and glitter to let even the littlest kids in on the action. So easy to make, and you probably already have the supplies on hand.

This lunar lantern themed suncatcher is easy to make with cellophane and clear contact paper! It's no mess and looks great in the window.

I was born in the year of the snake so this craft holds a special meaning for me. I love the folded paper; it's easy enough for kids of all ages.

Red envelopes are small red and gold packets containing money given to children, family members, friends and employees as a symbol of good luck! This is a tradition I can definitely get behind; learn to make your own here.

If you're looking for a Chinese New Year craft that makes a statement, this large colorful dragon is your guy! Made out of so many cool ingredients including toilet paper tubes and paint.

This drum is so easy to make you won't believe it - you just need a few paper plates and some other simple supplies! Oh and it makes noise when you rub the stick between your hands.

Did you know that the paper you write on everyday got its start in Ancient China right around 100 BC during the Han Dynasty? It was made from bamboo fibers! Teach kids the same idea using this modern day version.

We've got several dragon crafts in this list, but I like this guy because of his big happy mouth, and his feathers, and his streamers. So easy to make out of paper plates!

These paper cuttings were made specifically for the year of the rat, but you could adapt the idea for several of the other lunar animals! Inspired by paper snowflakes, these rats are very easy to make.

I don't know about you, but I'm always overheating. This folding fan is a Chinese New Year craft you can use all year. Paint with any designs and colors you like.

Kids can make their own dragon puppet out of a paper plate - and it twirls! There's also a fun printable that kids can color and cut out to add to the fun.

This is one of those Chinese New Year crafts specifically for the very littles! Teach them about the holiday with a sensory bin filled with beans, beads, pom poms, and other fun Asian goodies.

Make this red playdough recipe and then add it to some gold coins! Kids will have fun stamping and creating their own games. This is such an easy idea!

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with a bright DIY pinata! The origin of the pinata can be traced to China as far back as the 13th century. So this craft isn't just perfect for parties, it's rooted deeply in tradition.