Kwanzaa Kite Paper Window Kinara

“Kwanzaa is a time for families and communities to come together to remember the past and to celebrate African American culture. Created in 1966 by Maulana Ron Karenga, Kwanzaa is an African American and Pan-African holiday that celebrates history, values, family, community and culture.”¹ Learn more about this holiday HERE.

Gather Your Supplies:

These are the tools we used to create our Kwanzaa Kite Paper Window Kinara:

• Kite paper
• Scissors
• Glue stick
• Template

Create your Kwanzaa Kite Paper Window Kinara:

Step 1:  

Print out the kinara window template and cut out the black. Print the template HERE.

Step 2: 

Cut out 3 red and 3 green candles from your kite paper. Cut our circles and flame shapes for the candle light. Then cut out shapes for the background (you can get creative here)!

Step 3: 

Start by gluing together the background shapes. Then position your candles and candle light to line up with the black template. Glue down.

Step 4: 

Glue your cut out black template to the top so that it aligns as seen in the final photo.

Step 5: 

Hang in your window and enjoy!

We hope your winter is filled with engaging fun and heaps of family laughter and love, and a few crafternoons spent together. Share your play, crafts, reading, learning or anything magical with us on Instagram @bellalunatoys and use our hashtag #bellalunatoys for a chance to be featured on our feed or stories. Happy crafting!

¹Smithsonian. (n.d.). Kwanzaa | National Museum of African American History and Culture. The National Museum of African American History and Culture. https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/initiatives/kwanzaa