Butterfly Made From Tissue Paper
This delightful Butterfly Made From Tissue Paper will make your room a special place. Show the kids photos of real butterflies or just let them create their own masterpiece. This project can be as simple or as complex as the crafter’s capabilities.
Trivia:
There are approximately 750 species of butterflies in the United States. As a comparison, there are some 17,500 species known in the world. Source: Smithsonian – Butterflies in the United States
Supplies
- Butterfly Pattern Right and Left
- Index Paper
- Tissue Paper in Assorted Colors
- White Glue
Instructions
- Print patterns on index paper.
- Line up left and right patterns, trim and tape together.
- Cut tissue paper into 1½” squares. Crumple each piece into a tight ball.
- Dip into white glue and place onto pattern. Continue crumpling and gluing down pieces until the entire pattern is filled.
Patterns, Templates and Printables
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Supplies
Instructions
Patterns, Templates and Printables
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Contributor
These projects are created by Terri, Betty, Jamie or one of the talented staff members at MakingFriends.com. They have been created exclusively for publication on FreeKidsCrafts.com with supplies you'll be able to find around your house.
loved this craft it was so muck fun
Did this with my granddaughter. Turned out nice. She enjoyed the project. AND it was creative without being complicated