Step 1
Draw your design idea on paper.
Have some kind of inspiration for colours nearby. 
I had a multi-colored ‘cinturón Guatemalteco’
(Guatemalan belt) nearby to inspire me.

Step 2
Using a pencil, copy your design idea onto your kite.

Step 3
This step is optional.
Trace your sketch marks with a fine permanent marker.

Step 4
Start painting. 
I started at the centre with a bright red paint.

Step 5
Keep painting the different rings around the heart, 
using a different colour for every ring.

Step 6
Paint the wings with white paint,
using round strokes. Leave some spaces unpainted.

Step 9
Using dimensional craft paint, 
add some design details.

Step 10
Add some text, if desired. 
I thought I might as well write my theme:
“Set Your Heart Free”

Step 11
This step is optional.
Using black dimensional craft paint,
enrich your text design by adding a text outline.

Step 12
This step is optional.
Cut 3 felt hearts, and paint similar details 
as the central heart design. 
Attach the felt hearts to the kite tails. 
For the centre mini felt heart, I used a bias tape 
to attach it to the kite.

Your work of art is now ready 
to fly high in the skies.

Kite Festival Singapore, here I come!