The most amazing activity for children is art and craft. These activities not only keep the kids busy, but also give them an opportunity to develop their personality. In fact, it will not be wrong if I say that even adults love participating in such activities. It can act as a stress buster for the adults as well. If you don't agree, then try these butterfly arts and crafts once and see, I am sure you would love it. These projects are the most popular ones that can be made by paper craft, painting, drawing and scrapbooking.
Beaded Butterfly
Requirements:
- Wire (fifty centimeters)
- Eleven assorted beads
- Glue
Put one bead in the wire and secure it at the top with the help of a glue and this will become the first antenna for the butterfly. Twist the wires in a round shape and make a set of wings out of it and place five beads in each. This will be the highest set of wings. Now repeat the same steps for making the second antenna and then again a set of wings, but this time the wings are to be of a smaller size as they are the bottom set of wings. Your butterfly is read to fly. You can use it to decorate in cards, for scrapbooking or arrange them with flowers.
Butterfly Bookmark
Requirements:
- Drawing sheet
- Glue
- Stick
- Scissors
- Wax colors or water colors
Now let us capture the butterfly in the form of bookmarks. Draw a shape of butterfly on the drawing sheet. You can draw it with free hands or take the help of butterfly stencils that you can easily get from your local craft store. Color the butterfly the way you like either with wax colors or water colors. Do not forget to make its eyes and antenna to give it a realistic touch. Cut out the figure of the butterfly from the drawing sheet and stick it on the craft stick with the help of glue. Let it dry for half an hour. Make as many as you want and your butterflies are ready to accompany you for reading the book.
Dotted Butterfly
Requirements:
- Pink and black paper
- Pom poms of three colors and sizes
- Glue
- Scissors
The dotted butterfly can be made very quickly. Draw a shape of a wing on the pink paper. Cut four identical shape and size of wings from the pink paper. Draw the shape of butterfly's body on the black sheet and cut it out. Now, stick two wings on both the side of the body of the butterfly. Do not forget to give antennas to your butterfly otherwise they will not be able to locate you. Lastly, stick the colorful pom poms on the wings to make it dotted. Hey! Your dotted butterfly is ready for its flight.
Butterfly Barrette
Requirements:
- Barrette
- Marker
- Felt of four or five different colors
- Scissors
- Glue
Choose a barrette that is flat from the top. Fold the felt in half and draw the shape of the butterfly. The length of the butterfly should be equal to the barrette. Now cut the shape of the butterfly by keeping the felt in the folded position. Cut small round shapes from the felt of other three colors and stick them on the wings. Cut other details as well like the body, antennas and eyes of the butterfly and stick them. Now open the barrette and stick the butterfly on the top and lock it with a square felt underneath the barrette. Your barrette butterfly is ready to add beauty to your hair.
These were some decorative butterfly art for the kids to enjoy their vacation. Children can even make these
butterfly art projects for their school. The best thing with these craft activities are they are easy to make and do not require much materials. So teach your kids these exotic butterfly art and let them feel the nature around them.
