This is a re-post of a favorite autumn craft from a few years ago...
These flutter-kites are easy
to create, fun, and great for rainy days when everyone is feeling
cooped up. We always seem to have one or two among the book shelves for
a quick run around the house when the mood inspires. Just grab
the end of the string, take a dash around the sofa, and these little
kites will flutter & fly satisfyingly in your wake (or you can
take your kites outdoors on fine autumn mornings as we did today.)
I usually make these kites from construction paper, but today I decided to get fancy and cut up some watercolor paintings.
Besides oak leaves, some of our other favorite shapes for kites are butterflies, fish and ladybirds.
Generally,
I use cellophane tape to attach short pieces of yarn (about 15 inches
long) to the kites; however, for this kite
(made from heavy-weight watercolor paper) I trimmed a scrap and glued it
to the back of the leaf, sandwiching the yarn between the leaf and the
triangular scrap (see photo above.)
The kite is ready & now it's time to fly...
(or sit on a bench and give it a hug.)
Awww love seeing him little!
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