Butterfly Card Craft For Kids

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

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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!

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Supplies

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Download the butterfly template, print and cut out the pieces.

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Begin by writing your child’s message on the white inside of the card.

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

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Use a black marker to draw a smile on the butterfly’s head. Draw any decoration you want on the butterfly body.

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Glue the butterfly eyes on just above the smile.

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Swipe up for full tutorial!

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