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Construction Paper Kite

Learn how to make a kite with colorful construction paper and a few simple supplies. This DIY kite craft for kids is easy to create and even more fun to fly.

Ages: 8 and up

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Supplies Needed

Gather all the supplies needed to bring your craft ideas to life! ...

  • Construction Paper
  • String
  • Tape
  • Wooden Dowel

Steps

  • Step 1

    Fold yellow Crayola Construction Paper in half. Draw two lines from the corners of the folded edge to a connecting point, 1/3 from the top, on the opposite edge. Cut along lines.

  • Step 2

    On the front, color your design using Crayola Silly Scents Smashups Markers.

  • Step 3

    Turn the kite around and lay a 1/4 inch dowel on top and measure the widest part of the kite. Mark the width on the dowel and carefully cut it to size with scissors.

  • Step 4

    Align the short dowel to the widest part of the kite. Align an uncut dowel to the top and bottom of the kite.

  • Step 5

    Align the middle of a 4ft string to where the dowels cross, then tie both dowels together. Tape the dowel cross to the construction paper.

  • Step 6

    Cut out a Triangle on Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue and Purple Crayola Construction Paper.

  • Step 7

    Tape triangles to tail string and fly your kite!

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