Handprint Butterfly Craft For Kids

This handprint butterfly craft for kids makes a fun activity for spring, summer, or anytime your kids are learning about insects!

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Using your child’s handprint turns a regular craft into a cherished possession for years to come.

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Supplies

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Trace your child’s hand onto 2 different colors of paper. Repeat again to end up with 4 handprints.

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Use the 1.5″ circle punch or your scissors to cut out a circle from the green card stock. This will be your butterfly’s head.

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Use your scissors to cut out a stretched out oval shape for the butterfly’s body.

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Cut out two small ovals from the green card stock that will become the butterfly’s antennae.

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Position one colored handprint with the thumb facing up, the fingers to the side and rotated out slightly.

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Swipe up for full tutorial!

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