Colorful Butterfly Headband Craft For Kids (Free Template)

Butterflies are one of nature’s beauties that just make us pause and admire them as they flit from flower to flower.

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Your little ones will love to get creative by making this butterfly headband craft. Personalizing their butterflies with their favorite colors is one of the best parts!

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Supplies

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Start by downloading the butterfly template and printing it out.

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First, encourage your child to glue the eyes below the eyebrows.

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Next, guide your child to glue the antennae to the top and back of the butterfly head.

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Take the middle wing pieces and help your child glue it to the center of the back wings.

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Swipe up for full tutorial!

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