We love spring activities for kids this time of year! My kids are always on the hunt for different varieties of butterflies in our neighborhood, so I knew they would love this Cupcake Wrapper Butterfly Craft.
It is one of our favorite spring crafts because it is easy to make and personalize in lots of different ways. Be sure to also check out How to Make a Paper Butterfly.
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🦋Why this paper butterfly craft is so much fun
- Easy for kids to make - since it just uses a few simple supplies. No scissors!
- Fun way to celebrate spring
- It makes a fun spring decoration.
This craft requires adult supervision.
🖍️Supply Notes
- Cupcake Wrappers - in a variety of designs. For spring I like using pastel colors.
- Googly Eyes - You can get these in a variety of colors.
- Clothespins - I used wood clothespins, but you can also use plastic clothespins in colors.
- Glue - White glue like Elmer's craft glue.
📋Step by Step Instructions
STEP 1: Glue a pair of googly eyes to the top of a clothespin using a couple of drops of glue.
STEP 2: Flatten two cupcake wrappers. These will form the butterfly's wings so you want some wrappers that are vibrant and colorful.
STEP 3: Place the cupcake wrappers side by side, so they slightly overlap in the center.
STEP 4: Clip the clothespin in the center of the cupcake wrappers and fluff each wrapper to create wings.
Try creating numerous cupcakes using different colored wrappers to add interest.
This craft is perfect for kids who love butterflies since they can do most of the steps themselves. No matter the weather, you can enjoy the beauty of butterflies!
✂️Expert Tips
Tip 1: Getting colored googly eyes for this cupcake liner craft, makes the butterflies stand out more.
Tip 2: Opening the clothespin helps kids practice their fine motor skills.
🤷🏻♀️Craft FAQs
If your kids are feeling especially creative, they can paint the clothespins before they glue on the googly eyes.
Yes, you can use pipe cleaners to make the butterfly's antennae. Just poke holes through the top of the cupcake line and twist a short section of pipe cleaner through.
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Cupcake Wrapper Butterfly Craft
Materials
- Cupcake Wrappers
- Googly Eyes
- Clothespins
- White Glue
Instructions
- Glue a pair of googly eyes to the top of a clothespin.
- Flatten two cupcake wrappers. These will form the wings of the butterfly so you want some wrappers that are vibrant and colorful.
- Place the cupcake wrappers side by side, so they slightly overlap in the center.
- Clip the clothespin in the center of the cupcake wrappers and fluff each wrapper to create wings.
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Notes
- Getting colored googly eyes for this cupcake liner craft, makes the butterflies stand out more.
- Opening the clothespin helps kids practice their fine motor skills.
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