Paper Butterflies
Discover an easy folding technique to make beautiful paper butterflies. A fun and inexpensive craft that will entertain children!
For this activity, you will need some square sheets of paper, pipe cleaners, and a few plastic beads.
To watch the video tutorial, click on "VIDEO" below the main photo.
How to complete this tutorial step by step?
Etape 1.
Here is the material needed to make paper butterflies:
- Colored paper sheets 20 x 20 cm (or another square format)
- Chenille stems
- Round beads (hole diameter = 4 mm)
Etape 2.
Fold a square sheet in an accordion style along the diagonal as shown in the picture beside.
Etape 3.
Fold a second square sheet in the same way as the first.
Etape 4.
Fold the 2 sheets and place one on top of the other as shown in the picture to the side.
Etape 5.
Attach the two sheets with a pipe cleaner.
This will be wrapped around the center of the sheets.
Etape 6.
Add beads to the ends of the pipe cleaners and then wrap them for a few centimeters.
Etape 7.
Fold out the wings on each side to give the butterfly a larger span.
Do not hesitate to slightly crumple the paper to give it maximum volume.
Your butterfly is now ready!
To hang your butterfly, simply attach a thread where the caterpillar is coiled.
Etape 8.
Decor idea: Paint a wooden mobile and then hang 5 small paper butterflies from it.
This lovely mobile will look great hanging in a child's room!
The products used:
2,99€ (either 1,00 € / pc)
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