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There is something so magical about kites.  The gasping work of getting them off the ground and then the soaring victory of catching just the right gust that sends your colorful masterpiece gliding up, up and away. Beautiful, breezy, fleeting days of Spring are just begging for a bright kite.  Gather your supplies and run barefoot, face-to-the-sun for some wind whipping fun!  Be sure to check back to see pictures of our glorious creations and kite flying festivities*

A How-to for You

Take the two sticks, and make a cross.

Tie the two sticks together, making an X with the string. Use a dab of hot glue to reinforce the joint.

Use your X-acto knife to cut a notch in the bottom of each stick (there will be four notches). Be sure the cuts are deep enough for the string to fit within. Thread the string around the notch and wrap once around the stick for security.  Keep the string taut.  This string is the diamond frame for your kite. 

Pull the end of the string back to the middle of the kite.  Tightly wrap the string around both sticks, making an X.  Tie it off in a knot.

Cut the paper larger then the frame. Stretch across and tuck the extra around the edges and glue or tape down.

Using your pencil or pen, poke small holes in the top and bottom points. Cut a 2-foot piece of string, and knot through the holes you just made at the top and bottom to help restrain your kite.

Take the rest of the string, and tie it about halfway down the tail.  This is your flying string.

Tie a two foot piece of string to the bottom tip of your kite to make your tail, which will help stabilize your kite.  Use ribbon to make bows along the rope. 

Decorate!