Rainbow Butterfly

Just in time for Spring! Make a bright and colorful rainbow butterfly craft.

Here's what you'll need:

  • Cardstock or construction paper (many colors)

  • Scissors

  • Glue

  • Black Pen

  • Optional- Cupcake Liners

Directions:

Step 1:

  • Cut out circle for body of butterfly.

(You could use lid or cup to trace circle before cutting)

Step 2:

  • Cut thin strips of paper.

  • Layer and glue strips on circle.

  • Leave about an inch open at the top of the circle.

Step 3:

  • Use scissors to trim around circle and cut off overhanging paper strips.

Step 4:

  • Cut two white circles and two smaller black circles for eyes.

  • Glue the black circles on the white circles.

  • Glue the eyes on the top of the circle.

Step 5:

  • Cut two black strips for antennae.

  • Hole punch or cut two black circles for top of antennae.

  • Glue circles on strips.

  • Glue strips to back of butterfly head (near the eyes).

Step 6 (Almost Done):

  • Cut out two pair of ovals for the wings (a larger pair and a smaller pair).

  • Optional: If you have cupcake liners- fold the liner in half, cut out wing shape, and cut on fold line to create a pair of wings. Repeat process to make smaller pair of wings.

  • Glue wings on back of butterfly body.

Step 7 (You are at the end!):

  • Use the black marker to add a smile to your butterfly.

  • Your butterfly is finished!

Thanks to The Inspiration Edit for this great craft idea. You can find this idea at: https://www.theinspirationedit.com/chunky-rainbow-butterfly-craft/