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🌟 Get ready to brighten up your day with this fun and easy craft project! Follow these simple steps to make your own colorful DIY paper lantern: 🎨

You'll need:
1️⃣ Colorful tissue paper
2️⃣ Scissors
3️⃣ Glue
4️⃣ String or ribbon
5️⃣ A balloon

Instructions:
1️⃣ Cut tissue paper into small pieces, about 1 inch wide.
2️⃣ Blow up the balloon to the desired size.
3️⃣ Apply glue to the back of each tissue paper piece and stick them onto the balloon until it's completely covered.
4️⃣ Allow the glue to dry completely (this may take a few hours).
5️⃣ Once the glue is dry, pop the balloon and carefully remove it from the tissue paper lantern.
6️⃣ Tie a piece of string or ribbon to the top of the lantern and hang it up wherever you like!

📸 Don't forget to share photos of your finished lanterns in the comments below! Have fun crafting!

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