Easy Painted Butterfly Craft
This simple butterfly craft combines printmaking, symmetry, and creativity for an engaging art activity for preschoolers, kindergarteners & young kids!
Print Tutorial
Equipment
- Scissors
- Glue Stick
Supplies
- 1 piece 12" x 18" Heavy Drawing Paper or Tagboard
- Black Construction Paper
- Tempera or Acrylic Craft Paint
- White Oil Pastel or Colored Pencil
- Googly Eyes optional
Instructions
- Paint a lighter color on one side of the fold.
- After about 30 seconds, fold the paper and rub it so the paint transfers to the other side.
- Repeat with other colors until you have a symmetrical design. Let it dry fully.
- Refold with the painting inside. Draw a butterfly outline on one fold side and cut out.
- Create a body from black paper, add antennae and a face, then glue the body onto the wings.
Notes
- KEEP PAPER UNFOLDED WHILE DRYING - If you fold it while the paint is drying, it may stick and tear the paper.
- BE CAREFUL WITH COLOR CHOICES - Use colors that mix well together to avoid a muddy result.
- ADD EXTRA DETAILS - You can decorate your butterfly with googly eyes or pipe cleaners for extra fun!
Cost: under $5