Kite paper mushroom on a window with a Grimm's Green rainbow.

Fold Kite Paper Mushrooms For Fall

Welcome to our Waldorf kite paper mushroom tutorial! Using vibrant kite paper and simple techniques, we’ll guide you step-by-step to create these enchanting decorations to adorn your windows this fall. Perfect for kids and adults alike, this craft not only nurtures creativity but also connects us with the magic of the forest.

Kite Paper Mushrooms

Gather Your Supplies:

These are the tools we used to create our Kite Paper Mushrooms:

Create your Kite Paper Mushrooms:

Step 1:  

Start with a square of kite paper. For smaller mushrooms, cut your kite paper square into fourths. 

Kite paper mushroom tutorial.

Step 2: 

Fold your kite paper in half diagonally.

Kite paper mushroom tutorial.

Step 3: 

Open after folding in half, and fold the two corners to the center.

Kite paper mushroom tutorial.

Step 5: 

Fold over the triangle flap and lay flat.Kite paper mushroom tutorial.

Step 6: 

Fold down the top long triangle, leaving about 1/4" and crease it.

Kite paper mushroom tutorial.

Step 6: 

Fold down the corners on sides.

Kite paper mushroom tutorial.

Step 7: 

Gently open the corners and line the paper to the center line and crease it down. Repeat on both sides. 

Kite paper mushroom tutorial.

Step 7:

Fold bottom triangle up and crease down.

Kite paper mushroom tutorial.

Step 7: 

Fold the edges of the top section on the three sides.

Kite paper mushroom tutorial.

Step 7: 

Flip over to see your mushroom shape. 

Kite paper mushroom tutorial.

Step 7: 

Cut out the red kite paper in the shape of your mushroom top. Glue down.

Kite paper mushroom tutorial.

Step 7: 

Cut out tiny circles from your yellow kite paper and glue onto the red mushroom cap.

Kite paper mushroom tutorial.

Step 7: 

Attach to your window and let the fall light shine through your new mushroom window friend!

Kite paper mushroom

Step 7: 

See the video tutorial here.

 

We hope your fall 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!

 

 


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