Desert Chica https://desertchica.com Southern Arizona Blogger Mon, 04 May 2026 19:34:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://desertchica.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/cropped-Desert-Chica-Cactus-transparent-32x32.png Desert Chica https://desertchica.com 32 32 Mary Poppins Kite Craft (Easy Paper Kite for Kids) https://desertchica.com/mary-poppins-craft-paper-kite/ https://desertchica.com/mary-poppins-craft-paper-kite/#comments Mon, 04 May 2026 19:34:09 +0000 https://desertchica.com/?p=41658 I made a colorful paper kite and knew it would be the perfect Mary Poppins craft to share with you. Easy crafts are my favorite!

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