Symmetrical butterfly painting art project for kids. Use our free printable shape template to create a monarch or blue morph butterfly
Spring is in the air and what better way to celebrate the season then to try these butterfly crafts with your kids.
Make flapping butterfly peg automata to wow the kids, with this quick and easy craft! All you need is some card or paper, and a peg...
Make a gorgeous yarn butterfly craft for Spring using this simple weaving technique. The finished yarn butterflies look so pretty!
Don't you love simple crafts!? These pipe cleaner butterfly rings are so pretty and they're really easy to make. Pipe cleaner crafts are so much fun, especially when you can make something really awesome in less than 5 minutes using nothing but 2 and a half pipe cleaners! You don't need any glue, and you don't need any fancy supplies. Just pipe cleaners and a pair of scissors. This is such an awesome low mess craft for kids... and tweens, and teens, and adults... it's pretty great for all ages! These pipe cleaner butterflies are Part 2 in our pipe
These coffee filter butterflies are such a classic craft! I love how easy they are to make and how the bright colours of the Mr. Sketch markers blend together to make gorgeous looking butterfly wings! (Don't worry, you can use regular washable markers too). Do you remember Mr. Sketch markers from when you were a kid? I was walking down the craft aisle at Walmart last year and saw them on display -- I was so excited to see that they still make them! I opened up the package, took the lid off of one of the markers and smelled
Make some charming Paper Butterflies Crafts with a free printable and tutorial. This is such a special project that would make a lovely gift.
This toilet paper roll butterfly crafts is perfect for kids to make! You only need a few supplies and you can decorate the wings in so many ways!
I love butterfly crafts, and this is a very straightforward one. A great excuse to use lots of bright colours too! You will need: Toilet paper rolls Paints (we used bottles of poster paints) Scissors Pencil Pipe cleaner 1. Paint your tubes first. To get a really nice mix of bright colours, put two or three blobs of colours that work well together on different plates (ones that don't make sludgy brown when mixed!). Like yellow and red, blue and white, or blue and yellow, green and yellow, yellow and pink, or blue, pink and white. White added to any of these colour combos looks great. We had some ready mixed purple too, which looked lovely with the pink and the blue. This is a great way for kids to experiment with colour mixing, using a simple palette of complementary colours. Give them a big brush to paint with (we often use a pastry brush) - this helps with the mixing and with speed.. and then let them loose! We painted the inside of the tubes as well, but you really don't need to. Works just as well without. Mixing up the complementary colours gives a lovely marbly or sort of tie-dye effect. But if you wanted to do stripes of colours instead, or add some dots, that's totally up to you! 2. When the paint is dry, flatten a tube with your hand and press along the creases, so it's easier to draw on. 3. Use a pencil to mark the outline of your butterfly - for the butterfly body, mark about 3cm/1in along the crease, on the left-hand-side. To get the proportions of the top and bottom wings right, we drew this body line a little closer to the bottom of the tube than the top. (As a guide, our TP roll was about 10cm, the body line starts 4cm from the top of the tube, and finishes roughly 3cm from the bottom of the tube. Draw a curved line from the top of the body line to the top right-hand corner. Make a pencil mark halfway down the body line on the LHS. Draw a straight line from the right-hand edge towards this mark, but leave a gap (of about 2cm). From the end of this line in the centre of the tube, draw a big curve down to the bottom right-hand corner. Then, from the bottom of the body line on the LHS, draw another sweeping curve towards the same corner, but for fuller bottom wings, don't take this line right to the corner, stop a little before. See photo below. 4. Cut out your butterfly, cutting through the doubled-over card. With the middle section, it's easier if you cut along the straight line first, then cut along the curve below, starting at the bottom right-hand corner. 5. Cut away a little sliver of the top wing crease. Cut it at a slight angle. See below. Don't cut off too much! 6. Open up your butterfly. The natural curve of the tube makes a lovely shape. 7. Bend a pipe-cleaner in half and hook it around the middle of your butterfly. Twist the two pieces together to fasten, then wrap one tightly around the other, to make a head. When you're happy, decide how long you want the antennae to be and trim the pipe-cleaners, allowing a little extra if you want to bend over the pointy tips so they're not so sharp. Bend into shape. 8. We made so many butterflies we needed somewhere to put them! So we painted some old cardboard packaging brown (you could leave it its natural colour) and cut out a tree trunk and some branches. We glued them all onto some brown wrapping paper with pva craft glue. But didn't stick down the very ends of the branches, so they stuck out a bit. Then attach a paper clip to the pipe-cleaner on the underside of a butterfly and clip this onto the end of a branch. If you don't want to be able to remove them, you could of course glue the butterflies onto the tree.
Make a gorgeous yarn butterfly craft for Spring using this simple weaving technique. The finished yarn butterflies look so pretty!
These coffee filter butterflies are such a classic craft! I love how easy they are to make and how the bright colours of the Mr. Sketch markers blend together to make gorgeous looking butterfly wings! (Don't worry, you can use regular washable markers too). Do you remember Mr. Sketch markers from when you were a kid? I was walking down the craft aisle at Walmart last year and saw them on display -- I was so excited to see that they still make them! I opened up the package, took the lid off of one of the markers and smelled
Wind-Up Paper ButterFLY: Delicate! Enchanting! Magical! This wind-up paper butterfly will flutter into your heart and make you want to create more! It is a perfect addition to a card or invitation, or can be placed in a book for a neat surprise. This butterfly doesn’t take …
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Toilet paper rolls are maybe my favorite go-to craft material. The creative possibilities are endless. So if you’re ready to create something awesome, don’t throw away those paper rolls too fast! I created a list of fun and unique toilet paper roll craft ideas. Perfect for a fun crafty afternoon that will keep you and
How to Make a Twirling Paper Butterfly: I saw this here: http://www.youaremyfave.com/2012/05/08/wind-up-paper-butterflies-are-my-fave-guest-post-from-amelia/, on Pintrest. The idea was wonderful, it reminded me of my Dad’s favorite April fool’s joke. He called it Rattle Snake…
This gorgeous, delicate and light crib mobile will for sure be the focal centrepiece of any room in your house! It is suitable for a nursery, girl, boy, baby, toddler, child, teenager or adult room! With just a light hint of breeze, this mobile will sway and turn gently. In a nursery... not only is it a perfect visual stimulant for your little one, it is also a stunning decor piece for the room that you are very likely spend a lot of the time in! In a toddler, child or teenagers room it is a fun and gorgeous addition to their room decor! As an alternative, why not consider this mobile for: ~ A baby shower ~ A backdrop for a photo shoot ~ A birthday gift ~ A wedding decor ~ A decor piece for your living room ...the options are endless! THIS MOBILE CAN BE MADE IN COLOURS OF YOUR CHOICE! We LOVE custom orders and have a wide selection of colours to choose from. Please feel free to convo us if you have a certain theme or colour scheme in mind. About this mobile: - Consists of roughly 400 butterflies so, roughly 200 pairs. - 14" wide and 25" long, all beautiful dainty silhouette butterflies in purple and pink ombre. If you choose the option of the 'extra beads' scattered throughout the mobile, then will make the mobile a little longer. - Each strand is finished off with a beautiful glass bead for shimmer and shine. - Each butterfly measures 2" wide. - There is an extra 10" of line above the mobile for hanging. - Due to the handmade nature of the mobile, no mobile is the same in terms of the order in which the butterflies are arranged. We also offer ‘BLING-ADD-ON’ for more sparkle into your mobile (see video and picture 2). When you chose to add these gorgeous Aurora octagon sun catcher crystals into your mobile, we will add these beads throughout your mobile to give it even more of a pizzazz appearance. DISCLAIMER: These mobiles are intended as a visual sensory/decorative item and not a play toy and therefore should be kept out of reach of babies and children. It is the customers responsibility to securely fasten the decorative mobile in the desired location, ensuring that it is a safe distance away from little hands.
Welcome friends... Please help us welcome our special guest poster, and friend Mrs Bloom of We Bloom Here Fields of Butterflies a Picture Lantern Tutorial from We Bloom Here Dearest Twig, Darling Toadstool – I’m so happy you’ve returned from your year-long hiatus. I’m honored to be your guest today, and, just for you, I’ve created a tutorial for one of my favorite crafts – a magic picture lantern with fields of butterflies. I really do love making these lanterns and presenting them as tutorials, especially because most children can manage this craft with little assistance from an adult. For this craft you will need: -- Wide-mouthed glass jars from jam or peanut butter (wash and remove labels) -- Mod Podge or diluted white glue -- A wide paint brush -- Dark and light green German kite paper or tissue paper -- A butterfly-shaped craft-punch (this is optional – you can use scissors to cut butterfly shapes) -- Some patterned craft paper (wrapping paper, scrapbook paper, a colorful magazine photo or a recycled greeting card will work just fine.) -- A pair of scissors Start off by trimming your light green paper to fit the height of the jar. Paint on a thin layer of Mod Podge (or diluted glue) and immediately apply the green paper. The paper will crinkle a bit when it comes in contact with the wet Mod Podge; please don’t worry about this. Just smooth down any big wrinkles and apply a bit more Mod Podge along the edges to attach them securely. Next, trim some grass from your darker green paper. My grass is about 5 cm (2 in) high. You may want to trim your grass taller or shorter, depending on the height of your jar. After your grass is trimmed, use a butterfly craft punch to create butterfly shapes. As noted in the supply-list, if you don’t have a butterfly craft punch, you can certainly use a pair of scissors to create butterfly shapes! Having the company of a curious kitty is always nice, don’t you think? To add the grass to your jar, paint some Mod Podge on the bottom half of your jar and then apply the dark green paper you’ve cut. If any of the pieces of grass curl up, gently press them down so they stick to the Mod Podge, then apply more Mod Podge over the grass, brushing upwards, from the bottom of the jar towards the top. To add the butterflies, paint a generous dab of Mod Podge on the spot where you would like your butterfly to hover. Place the butterfly on top of the Mod Podge dollop and then slather a generous amount of Mod Podge on top of the butterfly. It will look rather untidy, however, once the Mod Podge dries, it will look grand! When the Mod Podge is dry you can light candles inside your lanterns and enjoy the sparkle of early summer sunshine. I think I can even hear a flurry & flutter of delicate wings… can you hear them, too? A special THANK YOU! to the lovely M. Bloom!!! Please go visit our good friend M Bloom at We Bloom Here Our lovely friend lives in Northern California near San Francisco. Married to the marvelous Mr. Bloom together they have 2 boys, one big and one small. He lovely blog is full of craft ideas, recipes, books, poetry, adventures and thoughts about being a parent. Now it's YOUR turn to share your creativity! Welcome to our new weekly LINK up party!!! All Spunk No Junk means we want you to share your crafts that are made with beautiful materials...cloth, wool, wood, items from nature, preloved...you get the picture! Please share your links below...each week we will pick one project and feature it on the side of our blog for the month! Our link up will run every Monday...and we'll also feature an occasional guest poster. (If you're interested in becoming a guest poster send us an e-mail) xo maureen & shanti
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Hello and Welcome! I’m back again today with a new tutorial created for the Tim Holtz Sizzix Creativation Booth. As some of you know, the theme that Sizzix had for the show this year had to d…
To create your own Maple Seed Butterfly Art you'll need 4 simple supplies which all came in under $15 for me.1) Maple seeds (aka helicopters) 2) Old Window
These butterflies are my latest butterfly sticker design that I call Prairie Butterflies. I currently offer them in my Etsy shop in various paper colors. I’m releasing the DIY files so those of you with cutting machines can make them yourselves. This tutorial is on how to tea-stain these butterflies and if you want to…Continue reading ➞ DIY Tea-Stained Prairie Butterflies
We have a ton of these maple seeds or “helicopters” in our yard, now I know just what to do with them. See the full how-to from Church Street Designs.
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Paper Moth Project for grade school and free moth and butterfly resources. Homeschool ideas for moths and butterflies.
Learn how to fold an easy origami butterfly with our step by step instructions and video tutorial. The perfect paper craft for kids!
Have you made a weaving board before? Nature weaving is of the easiest crafts because you can use any cardboard that you already have along with flowers from your garden. We are currently raising Monarchs this season from egg to butterfly to study their life cycle, so naturally we had to add in a few
i saw this craft after the years of different butterfly punch art and i was finally ready.i had pictures of annie painting the paper but they have disappeared.the first step is to watercolor paint on paper.paint all over with pattern or with out....less water makes for brighter colored…
Montreal-based fashion designer and creative Raku Inoue (previously) continues his Natura Insects series with a focus on brilliantly colored moths and butterflies. The delicate insects were created from seasonal leaves and blooms, with pastel petals and green leaves composing those made in late summer, and warmer tones and brown leaves forming the works made in mid-fall. The artist learned the importance of utilizing seasonal materials while studying the art of Ikebana—the Japanese art of floral arrangement. More
One of a kind butterfly/moth artwork Woodland creature 3inches approx Posted securely Read more
This is an art print of my original mixed media painting. It's printed on acid free paper with an elegant linen texture. Its subtle linen finish enhances the artistic aspects of the work. The image has a white border around it for framing. *Please Note: The frame is not included. It's signed by me(the artist) on the back. I will ship it with great care in a cello sleeve, inside a sturdy mailer.
This article contains crafts ideas using paper towel rolls and toilet paper rolls. Perfect paper roll projects for adults and kids!
Paper chain snake craft for kids based on 2 real species of python found in Australia's Daintree Rainforest. Printable template available.
Learn to crochet beautiful butterfly. I love the sensible colors of this butterfly and their amazing, nearly hypnotic design. It is very simple and great souvenir.
Fairy Night Light, Fairy Lights, Flower Night Light, Night Lights, Girls Butterfly Night Light, Flower Light, Flower Butterfly Fairy Light Pretty little fairy night light to keep the ogres and trolls away at night! This fairy flower night light holds a little butterfly friend and pretty flowers to add some enchanting light in your room, office, study, living room...anywhere you need a little fairy magic lite! The fairies added moss, and a baby pinecone to make this a pretty addition to any little girls room. The warm light runs on 2 x CR2032 batteries (included). To change the batteries simply remove the battery cover and replace the batteries. Batteries need to be replaced when the lights get dim. Make sure to turn the light off when not in use! PLEASE KEEP CHILDREN AWAY FROM BATTERIES AS THEY CAN BE A CHOKING AND/OR SAFETY HAZARD. The power turns on with a simple slide button/switch. The battery pack is very small and can be easily hidden from plain sight. Bottle measures approx. 4 inches tall and 2.25 inches wide. A cute little flower butterfly lantern for any magical space. All fairy night lights are unique and OOAK. Please contact me with any questions! This listing is for a single light. @weeworldconstruction #weeworldconstruction @goblincore #goblincore @fairycore #fairycore
Butterfly paper garland, wedding curtain, wedding garland, Birthday party backdrop This old bookpage 3D butterfly hanging garland is made of yellowed paper butterflies, which come in three different sizes (2.7'', 1.77'', 1.37''). Each stock contains of three sheets which vary in content. To make it 3D, you will have to fold the front and back sheets along the stitching. All vintage book garlands will be similar as the ones in the photographs. As they come from a variety of different old books (1950s - 1980s), each will be unique and their content will vary. On one end of the garland there is a loop (for hanging) and on the other a small bead. This exceptional garland may add to your celebration a unique and vintage look (wedding, engagement party, baby shower, graduation etc.) Please contact me for custom length sizes. Have a look at other offers of garland backdrop: https://www.etsy.com/pl/listing/1457017238/butterfly-garland-backdrop-photoshoot?click_key=956fcd95f48180fe54fe25105ba6a4cd1eeebd32%3A1457017238&click_sum=0fc90c16&ref=shop_home_active_1&sts=1 Have a look at other offers including quite original ornament - Christmas tree Pine Cone decor: https://www.etsy.com/pl/shop/moffka?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=1289900264§ion_id=39399592 For more listings you may visit: https://www.etsy.com/pl/shop/moffka Thank you so much for visiting my site.
Keep 'em busy with these cute and easy fairy crafts
Hello and Welcome! I’m back again today with a new tutorial created for the Tim Holtz Sizzix Creativation Booth. As some of you know, the theme that Sizzix had for the show this year had to d…
