Get creative with your kids this Lunar New Year and create these Chinese food using recycled cardboard.

Crafting with my boys is a joy, especially when it includes recycled cardboard and coloring. Recently, we’ve been immersed in Chinese New Year crafts, and one of our cherished projects is the DIY cardboard dim sum. The entire process, from crafting to imaginative play, made for a delightful afternoon. The boys had a blast pretending to cook, sell, and even “eat” the dim sum. Our go-to coloring materials, the Chalkola chalk markers, not only offer vibrant colors but also kid-friendly features and easy cleanup, making the creative experience even more enjoyable.

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How to create cardboard dim sum:

Materials needed:

• Recycled cardboard
• Chalkola Chalk Markers
• Scissors
• Pencil and eraser
• Glue gun and stick

Instructions:

• Sketch and cut dumplings, shrimps and siomai shapes from the recycled cardboard.
• Let your kids color the shapes.
• Add extra details to the shapes.

For the cardboard plates:

• Cut four round cardboard pieces.
• Cut the edge from the two round pieces (about 1 inch).
• Attach each on top of the round cardboard.

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