Printable Chinese New Year Envelopes
/DIY Chinese New Year Envelopes you can colour! Add a personal touch to your red envelopes this year with these free printable templates! Print on red cardstock for a classic look or grab markers to add your own colourful flair. A fun, easy craft for all ages.
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DIY Chinese Red Envelopes.
Chinese New Year is right around the corner, and you know what that means: it’s time to get those red envelopes ready for gifting! If you’ve been looking for a fun and creative way to put your personal touch on this tradition, I’ve got just the thing for you.
Today, I’m sharing printable Chinese New Year envelopes that you can either colour yourself or print directly onto red cardstock.
Why buy premade red envelopes at the store when you can add a personal touch to a handmade red envelope?
Chinese New Year Red Envelopes.
Lunar New Year red envelopes, also known as 'hongbao' or 'laisee' are a tradition that symbolises the giving of good luck, prosperity, and blessings for the coming year.
Typically filled with money, these vibrant red packets are shared among family members, friends, and co-workers to spread joy and good fortune.
You might also like these Printable Chinese Paper Lanterns.
Lunar New Year Envelope Printable Template.
There are four different envelope designs to download and print. Choose from a dragon, blossom, fans or a blank template you can decorate however you like.
I printed mine out onto white cardstock and coloured them in using traditional reds and yellows as well as printing some straight onto red cardstock. They're the perfect craft for older kids as well as young children.
Whether you’re planning to colour them yourself or print designs on red cardstock for a traditional vibe, these DIY envelopes are the perfect crafts for both kids and adults alike.
Supplies:
Printable Chinese New Year Envelope Template: (sign up below to get your red envelope template)
Colouring Pencils or Markers
How To Make Your Own Printable Red Envelopes.
1. Print out the free template (sign up using your email address below) onto white cardstock or red paper.
2. Colour in your chosen design.
You can use gold metallic pens to write the name on the envelope or decorate it with gold foil stickers.
3. Cut along the solid lines of the template.
4. Score and fold along the dotted line.
5. Glue down the side flaps but remember to leave the top flap unglued as this is where the money will be placed.
6. Pop in your money gift and seal the envelope!
And there you have it, your very own red envelope ready for your Chinese New Year celebration.
