In my mother tongue, Cantonese
TuneJoy - 團聚 -
means the reunion of loved ones
When I was a child some 20 years ago, when the mid-autumn moon is full and bright, I'd join other kids and parents in our little alleys, wishing each other well while carrying all kinds of lanterns -- a rabbit on the moon, a goldfish, a ripe yellow starfruit lantern...
So a few weeks ago, when I absolutely could not find lanterns other than white home decor lanterns or the red-and-yellow ones in Chinatown restaurants...
I designed my own lanterns and want to share with you the Mid-Autumn giggles of my childhood. I hope you, too, share this joy with your loved ones, making a lantern together and 團圓 tuan yuan.
These lantern kits are designed with
Room for your creativity
3+ skill levels to keep you challenged
Built-in aids to enhance your DIY experience
- Joann, your nerdy engineer and lantern designer
Hula Bunny Step-by-step guide
Only requires folding skills. A great addition to light-up lanterns and decor.
Skills acquired:
drawing
basic geometry
fine motor skills
Love, T-Rex and friends
Step-by-step guide
Test your crafting skills and be rewarded with a delicate duo-purpose lantern-table lamp.
Skills acquired:
fine motor movements
ambidextrous coordination
Smooth Sailing &
Moon Bunny Step-by-step guide
A duo-purpose lantern-table lamp just like T-Rex, but requires beginner skills thanks to geometry
Skills acquired:
geometry
fine motor movements
Chubby Bunny Step-by-step guide
For those who are just dabbling and want to enjoy a lantern relatively quickly.
Skills acquired:
drawing
geometry
coarse motor skills
Why all the bunnies?
In Chinese folklore, the Rabbit has a special connection to the Mid-Autumn Festival. Check out these folklores and other mid-autumn must-haves.
Plus! 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit, so your lantern can be a new year decor!