This floral paper roll butterfly paper craft is a cheerful hands-on project for kids, classrooms, and family craft time. It uses the tutorial steps below as the practical guide while adding helpful planning notes so the project feels easier to prepare, follow, and finish. Gather the supplies first, give yourself a little workspace, and enjoy making something creative from simple materials.
Materials:
- FREE Printable Butterfly Template
- Thin cardboard (like from a cereal box)
- Fabric flowers (small; 2 colours)
- Fine tipped black marker
- Chalk pastels (pink; or marker or crayon)
- Toothpick(s)
Equipment:
Instructions:
Step 1: Find what you need
- Gather your supplies and materials.
Step 2: Prepare the wings
- Print large butterfly #3 (or another butterfly of your choice) from our free butterfly templates. You can find the link in the materials list above.
- Trace the template onto thin cardboard (like from a cereal box) and cut it out. Leave off the head and body – you only need the wings.
Step 3: Cover the wings in faux flowers
- Remove faux flowers from their greenery, cutting them so that they’re as flat as possible on the back.
- Add a dot of hot glue to the center back of a flower.
- Place the flower onto the butterfly outline. We found it best to start on the outside.
- Repeat, adding flowers around the outside of the butterfly wing. Be sure to leave a space empty in the middle where the paper roll will fit.
- Continue adding flowers around the outside until the edge of both wings are covered. Try to place the flowers in roughly the same place so that the 2 sides are mirrored.
- Use a different colour of flower to fill in the middle of the wings. Again, leave room in the center for the paper roll to sit.
Step 4: Add the details
- Use marker to draw a face for the butterfly on the paper roll, about 1/3 of the way down from the top.
- Use a soft pastel (or a marker or crayon) to give the butterfly rosy cheeks.
- Glue tiny flowers, pom poms, or beads to the top of 2 toothpicks. these will be the antennae.
- Add hot glue to the bottom third of the toothpick.
- Attach the toothpick to the inside back of the paper roll (the side opposite the face). Repeat with the second toothpick. Place each at a bit of an angle so they face outwards.
- Then add glue to the center of the butterfly wings and set the paper roll in place. Make sure that the bottom of the paper roll is below the bottom of the wings so that it will stand up on its own.
- Your floral paper roll butterfly is complete!
Helpful Tips
- Read through the full tutorial before starting.
- Prepare the listed supplies ahead of time so each step is easier to follow.
- Check the finished craft against the instructions before displaying or using it.
FAQs
Is this tutorial beginner friendly?
Yes. This floral paper roll butterfly paper craft is written with simple steps and extra tips for beginners.
Can kids make this craft independently?
Older kids may be able to work independently, while younger kids should have help with any steps that require close attention or small pieces.
How long does the craft take?
Most versions take about 30 minutes, depending on the materials and the pace of the crafter.
Can I use different colors?
Yes. Changing the colors is one of the easiest ways to personalize the finished craft.
Final Thoughts
Once the floral paper roll butterfly paper craft is finished, take a moment to check the details, compare the result with the tutorial, and display the project somewhere kids can enjoy their work.
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