Paper cutting
剪纸 jiǎn zhǐ
窗花
chuāng huā
Brief Introduction (by video)
paper, pencil, scissors,
or an engraving knife
囍: Happiness
Fold your paper twice
and draw lines like this,
Then cut out the part with
shade and when you
unfold your paper you will
get the double
Happiness 囍
The Spring Festival
“春” means “spring”, symbolizing the
beginning of the year.
Chinese people like
the word “春”
Fold your paper once
and draw lines like
this.
Then cut out the part
with shade and when
you unfold your
paper you will get
the tiger head.
Assignment:
Make a new year card with your paper-cut
work for “Tiger Head” and Chinese
characters for “Happy Tiger Year”.
Alternative:
Make paper-cut for “寿”（longevity) and
teach your family members.