1, preparation materials: an empty moon cake box (preferably square), scissors, thorns or pins, colored paper (you can choose the holiday theme color, such as red, gold or green), glue or double-sided tape; Colored lines or lines; Small candles, LED lights or other light sources suitable for lighting.

2. Prepare the mooncake box: Open the mooncake box, make sure it is clean, and separate the lid from the bottom. If there are any stickers or printed matter on the mooncake box, you can gently wipe it with a wet cloth to ensure the neatness and beauty of the whole lantern.

3. Paper-cutting: Cut some colored paper with scissors, which will be used to cover the outside of the mooncake box. You can choose different colors of paper to create different patterns and effects. Stick these colored pieces of paper on the outside of the moon cake box with glue or double-sided tape to ensure that the whole box is covered. Create stripes, patterns or other decorations and design them according to your own preferences.

4. Make the top and bottom of the lantern: cut two circles with colored paper, one for the top and the other for the bottom of the lantern. Punch holes in these two circles with a thorn or needle, so that thread or thread can pass through.

5. Connect the top and bottom of the lantern: pass the string or thread through the round hole at the bottom, then pass them through the center of the bottom of the moon cake box and fix the circle at the bottom under the box. Then, thread or thread through the hole of the top ring and fix the top ring above the box cover.

6. Decorate lanterns: Decorate your lanterns with colored paper, stickers, decorations or other decorations. You can stick your favorite holiday greetings, patterns or decorations on the outside of lanterns. You can also use scissors to cut lace or other decorations on colored paper, and then stick them on lanterns to increase the aesthetic feeling.