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Butterfly Stick Puppet For Kids

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Active Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
This butterfly stick puppet is a fun spring craft for kids to make!
5 from 7 votes
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Author: Sam T
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Materials

  • Jumbo popsicle stick
  • Colored cardstock or construction paper
  • Scissors
  • Markers or crayons if using the color in version
  • Tape
  • Butterfly template

Instructions

  • Download the butterfly template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.
  • Place the butterfly's body in the middle of the wings and glue it in place.
  • Glue the eyes in the middle of the head with part of the outside portion hanging off the head.
  • Create the butterfly wing decorations by gluing the smaller ovals to the bottom of the bigger ovals, then use scissors to trim off the excess paper.
  • Position the wing decorations on the wings and glue them in place.
  • Take the antennae and glue them to the back of the head.
  • Flip the butterfly over and place the jumbo popsicle stick on the back and tape it in place.