Activity Overview
Create gorgeous folded paper butterflies in three simple steps with this easy to follow exciting paper craft. You won't believe how little artists transform a simple piece of paper into a work of art in just minutes. Experiment with different sized templates and different color designed paper. You will want to keep this craft in mind as the perfect go-to activity for play dates or to keep the kids occupied at any time of day. Once you make one, you will find it hard to turn away from making more!
Materials Needed
- Scrapbook paper
- Pipe cleaner
- Pencil
- Cardboard
- Scissors
How to Make It
- Trace a square shape overlapping a circle onto a piece of cardboard and cut it out for a template. Trace this pattern onto a piece of decorative scrap booking paper and cut it out.
- Fold the paper in small accordion style pleats.
- Tie your pipe cleaner around the center of the folded paper leaving two ends sticking up for antennae.
