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Kite Suncatcher For Your Windows This Spring Season
Looking for a fun and easy spring craft to do with the kids? Why not try making a stained glass kite suncatcher?!
This pretty suncatcher is made with just a few simple materials, and it’s a great project for kids of all ages. Plus, it’s a perfect way to add a little bit of color to your window.
This is a great activity for kids to do on a rainy day, or any day when they need a little boost of creativity. So grab some supplies and get started today!
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Spring is here and there’s no better way to celebrate the season than with this beautiful stained glass kite craft idea!
Craft Supplies:
- KITE Printable – on our spring landing page
- White Cardstock Paper
- Clear Contact Paper
- Tissue Paper
- Craft Yarn
- Scissors
- Stapler
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Directions:
- First download and print out the FREE kite shape printable on a sheet of single white cardstock paper.
- Using your scissors, go ahead and trim out the kite shape, as well as the inners.
- Now grab your contact paper and cut two pieces the same length.
- Take off the protective paper off one and lay it on a flat surface.
- Lay your kite cutout on the contact paper.
- Go ahead and add TWO pieces of craft yarn to the inside, in a cross shape, to give the craft some dimension.
- Next up – grab your tissue paper and cut it into small squares.
- Now have your child place it on the contact paper, to make a beautiful design.
- Once done, grab the other piece of contact paper and remove it’s protective sheet.
- Then lay it on top of the other piece and press firmly. Make sure every corner is stuck together.
- Now use your scissors to trim around the piece so no excess contact paper is visible.
- To finish off the stained glass kite craft, staple on a long piece of craft yarn {on one end of the finished design} to really tie the theme together.
- Then hang your suncatcher in a sunny spot, and enjoy the beautiful colors of spring.
- Don’t forget to share pictures with us of your colorful kites! #gluedtomycrafts
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Stained Glass Kite For Spring
Here’s your checklist of supplies to bring this craft to life:
Prepare your creative haven by laying down a protective cover before the crafting magic begins!
Directions:
- First download and print out the FREE kite shape printable on a sheet of single white cardstock paper.
- Using your scissors, go ahead and trim out the kite shape, as well as the inners.
- Now grab your contact paper and cut two pieces the same length.
- Take off the protective paper off one and lay it on a flat surface.
- Lay your kite cutout on the contact paper.
- Go ahead and add TWO pieces of craft yarn to the inside, in a cross shape, to give the craft some dimension.
- Next up - grab your tissue paper and cut it into small squares.
- Now have your child place it on the contact paper, to make a beautiful design.
- Once done, grab the other piece of contact paper and remove it's protective sheet.
- Then lay it on top of the other piece and press firmly. Make sure every corner is stuck together.
- Now use your scissors to trim around the piece so no excess contact paper is visible.
- To finish off the stained glass kite craft, staple on a long piece of craft yarn {on one end of the finished design} to really tie the theme together.
- Then hang your suncatcher in a sunny spot, and enjoy the beautiful colors of spring.
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