Butterfly Toilet Paper Roll Craft (Free Template)

Your little ones will light up when they create this butterfly toilet paper roll craft.

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We’ll show you how to transform a simple cardboard tube into a colorful butterfly perfect for spring decorating.

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Supplies

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Start by downloading the butterfly template and printing it out.

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First, guide your child to glue the stripes along the bottom part of the body.

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Next, help your child to place the tape along one end of the butterfly body and stick it to the toilet paper roll.

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Take the other side of the body and place another strip of tape on it.

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Wrap it around the cardboard tube and tape it in place.

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Swipe up for full tutorial!

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