Chinese New Year is February 3rd

If your "crafty" in the artsy sort of way, check out the step by step instructions from Lowes on how to make lanterns to usher in the Chinese New Year, Year of the Rabbit.

Create Chinese candle lanterns using wood veneer and other inexpensive items from Lowes and ring in the Chinese New Year in style.

Got the post-holiday blues? Good news: The Chinese New Year is just around the corner! Get a jump on the Year of the Rabbit with these Chinese lanterns -- simple to make if you follow these steps:

Step 1: Lay out a roll of veneer facing. Using a utility knife, cut out a piece 10 inches tall and 11 inches long.

Step 2: Measure in one inch from both ends of the veneer facing and draw a vertical line. Then measure 5-1/2 inches in from both ends and draw a vertical line down the middle of the facing. (This is the part of the veneer that will bulge out in your finished lantern.) Next, draw horizontal lines in one-inch increments.

Step 3: Slice along the horizontal lies you just drew.

Step 4: Wrap one end of the veneer around the mini louver vent.

Step 5: Apply electrical tape around both ends of the lantern.

Step 6: For an exotic mood lift, turn down the lights and insert LED candles in the bases of the lanterns.