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Butterfly Crafts and Recipes

March 3, 2025 By cindy312

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With their beautiful and symmetric colors and patterns, butterflies are a favorite for crafters of all ages, but they are particularly popular with kids. With over 100 kid-friendly tutorials on our site, you’re sure to find butterfly crafts and recipes you’ll love! Below are ten of our favorites. 

Butterfly Crafts and Recipes

1. Abstract Butterfly – Use pipe cleaners and clay to make a butterfly that mimics the distinctive geometric style of artist Alexander Calder. 

2. Pretzel Monarch Butterflies – These pretty monarch butterfly cupcake toppers start with pretzels and taste delicious!

3. Colorful Cardboard Tube Butterflies – Cardboard tubes and colorful paper come together to make these pretty springtime butterflies.

4. Paper Plate Butterfly – Even young crafters can make this pretty butterfly using a paper plate and pom poms.

5. Butterfly Fruit Pizza – Decorate a fruit pizza to look like a butterfly. This giant cookie is such a yummy dessert!

6. Felt Monarch Butterfly Wings – These monarch butterfly wings are surprisingly simple to make and perfect for Halloween or creative play.

7. Melted Crayon Butterflies – Put broken crayons to use by turning them into beautiful butterflies!

8. Butterfly Sun Catchers – These bright butterfly sun catchers get their vivid colors from recycled plastic packaging, clear glue and water-based markers.

9. Braided Butterfly Bracelet – Follow the steps to make a beaded and braided butterfly bracelet.

10. Chicken and Chips Butterfly – Make lunch special with nacho cheese corn chips and chicken tenders turned into butterflies!

 

Don’t forget to check out the rest of the 100+ butterfly crafts and recipes you’ll find at Fun Family Crafts!

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