Lunar New Year collection

Chinese New Year Paper Cutting

Red paper cuttings bring wishes for happiness, abundance, and reunion into the home. Choose one meaningful symbol and repeat it across windows, cards, or red-envelope decorations.

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The useful part

What to know first

01

Fish · 鱼

Fish are associated with surplus and abundance. Paired fish create a balanced decoration for windows or table settings.

02

Lanterns

Lantern motifs signal celebration and gathering. Their broad shapes are especially suitable for younger makers.

03

Zodiac animals

A zodiac motif personalizes a yearly decoration while opening conversation about the twelve-animal cycle.

Printable starting points

Choose a pattern to make

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Beginner 25 min

Folded Lotus Bloom

A calm radial flower built from one simple folded-paper cut.

Beginner 20 min

Double-Happiness Butterfly

A mirrored butterfly with generous shapes for confident first cuts.

Intermediate 45 min

Lucky Koi Pair

Two flowing fish that symbolize abundance and harmony.

Kids 15 min

Festival Lantern

Broad, friendly cut lines make this a joyful Lunar New Year project.

Intermediate 50 min

Peony Window Flower

A layered window flower inspired by traditional tuanhua designs.

Kids 12 min

Classroom Bloom

A large-scale four-petal fold designed for safety scissors.

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Frequently asked questions

Where are New Year paper cuttings displayed?+

Common placements include windows, doors, lanterns, gift wrapping, and red envelopes. Use removable adhesive on glass.

Which red paper should I choose?+

Matte red paper photographs well and is easy to cut. Slightly translucent paper glows beautifully on a window.

When should decorations be removed?+

Families follow different customs. For a craft display, keep pieces up through the Lantern Festival or as long as they remain clean and secure.

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