Mother’s Day is right around the corner…Have you made a homemade card to give to Mom or Grandma yet?

This butterfly card craft is perfect for that! It’s a simple paper craft that comes with a free printable template so it’s easy to make in 15 minutes or less!

We love the idea of having each of the kids make their own so Mom gets a unique, handmade card from every child.

This craft is great for making with preschoolers, kindergarten and elementary children, whether at home or at school.

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Supplies

• Colored cardstock
• Googly eyes (we use these adhesive ones)
• Markers
• Scissors
• Stapler
• Glue stick
• Circle punch in various sizes (optional)
• Decorative items like glitter, stickers, etc (optional)
• Butterfly card template (download form located at the end of this page)

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Directions

Download the butterfly template, print and cut out the pieces. Begin by writing your child’s message on the white inside of the card.

Because the wings are the only part that will open, write the messages near the edges of each wing, like in the pictures.

Place the wing cutout above the white butterfly cut out and staple twice in the middle of the butterfly body.

Use a black marker to draw a smile on the butterfly’s head. Draw any decoration you want on the butterfly body. We did curved lines but you can do anything you want. Some other ideas include polka dots or stripes.

Glue the butterfly eyes on just above the smile. Place glue along the back of the completed butterfly body and secure it to the middle of the butterfly card.

Use the circle punch or any decorative items to decorate the butterfly’s wings. We like the idea of making this educational by using shape stickers.

You can have the kids place a sticker on and then tell you what shape it is. You can do the same sort of thing with solid colored stickers as well.

Cut out two long thin strips from the black cardstock to be the butterfly’s antennae. Glue them to the back of the head.

This butterfly craft is a simple and cute handmade card that Mom or Grandma will love getting for Mother’s Day!

We’re sure Mom, Grandma or even Auntie would love to receive one of these adorable butterfly cards!

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