Easy, Breezy Kite

crayola supplies

Paint Brushes
Crayons
Washable Watercolors
No-Run School Glue
Blunt-Tip Scissors
Giant Marker and Watercolor Pad

household supplies

recycled newspaper
yarn
paper towels
container(s) of water
fabric scraps

Why

Kids' imaginations take flight with this kite! Spring decorating's a breeze with quick projects like these!

Steps

1. Brighten your room with a colorful kite! Here's how to make a light paper kite that's a decorating dream.
2. Fold in the top corners of a long, rectangular piece of watercolor paper about one-fourth of the way down. Fold in the bottom three-fourths of the paper in the same way to create a diamond-shaped kite. Glue down your folds with Crayola® School Glue. Dry.
3. Draw a bright design on the kite with Crayola Crayons. Use your own ideas, such as colorful flowers, geometric designs, dragons, or birds.
4. Spread newspaper over your art area. Using Crayola Washable Watercolors and Paint Brushes, paint over the crayon. The wax resists the paint and your kite design will shine through! Dry.
5. Cut a piece of yarn or ribbon with Crayola Scissors for a kite tail. Ask an adult for permission to use colorful fabric scraps. Cut them into narrow rectangles. Tie fabric scraps to the yarn. Glue the yarn to the end of the kite. Dry.
6. Decorate your room or a door with a colorful kite! If you'd like to make a kite to fly, try Air-Flow Kites.

When & Where

"Kids decorated tables for our spring banquet with these kites and their graceful tails. They were coveted door prizes."
- Clayton H., scout leader.

"Easy, Breezy Kites helped us use extra quilting squares. Our kids hung their kites on their doors at the beach."
- Xander T., mom of ages 7 and 9.

Interesting Info

The world record for non-stop multiple kite flight was set in 1994 when Ray Bethell flew three kites simultaneously and continuously for 12 hours and 12 minutes at the Washington State International Kite Festival.

Safety Guidelines

Kites— CAUTION: Do not fly over or near electric power lines, trees, buildings, radio-TV antennas, or any other obstruction. Avoid flying over spectators, moving traffic, within 5 miles (8.05 km) of an airport, or more than 400 ft. (121.92 m) high. Fly in an open area. NEVER fly a kite in extremely high winds, in thunderstorms, or with wire, wet twine, metallic string, or cord containing any conductive or metallic materials whatsoever. Do not try to recover a kite from electric power lines or other high or dangerous places.

Crayola Washable Paints—Not for use as body/face paint.

Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.

String-Like Materials—Includes string, raffia, lacing, yarn, ribbon, and other similar material. Children 3 years and younger should not be given any string-like material that is longer than 12 inches. Close adult supervision is essential whenever children use string-like material. When crafts are to be worn around the necks of children 8 years and younger, attach the ends of the “string-like material” with clear adhesive tape, which allows easy release of the bond if the craft becomes entangled or caught on equipment. For children older than 8 years, the ends of the “string-like material” may be tied and knotted.