Paint Splat Butterflies On Paper – Craft Idea For Kids

So let’s start off with a little backstory on how this Paint Splat Butterflies On Paper kid craft idea came to life.

One of my favorite crafts growing up, was something I vaguely remember being called “splat monsters.”

It was basically a piece of thick cardstock paper you folded in half, squirted some paint in between and pressed together to make a monster design. It wasn’t anything elaborate but I still remember doing this very craft several times, to this day.

Anyways – long story short, I was inspired to give that idea some life but change it up for a SPRING themed craft instead. Hence how today’s Paint Splat Butterflies kid craft idea came to life!

And because I’m awesome like that, I’ve included a FREE gender-neutral butterfly template below, that you can download with ease and get straight to crafting in no time!

So what are you waiting for? Grab the supplies listed below and make some one-of-a-kind butterfly pieces with your child today!

Happy crafting, my dear friends!!! Don’t forget to share pictures of your creations with us on our Facebook page, so we can admire your hard work from a far! I can’t wait to see what colors you choose for your paint smash butterflies! #gluedtomycrafts

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Splat Butterflies Craft Supplies:

* Free Paint Splat Butterfly Template {GRAB IT FROM BOX.COM}
* Color Printer
* White Cardstock Paper
* Tulip Puffy Paint {or any craft paint in a squirt bottle}
* Jumbo Popsicle Sticks {1 per butterfly craft}
* Sharpie Markers
* School Glue
optional materials – loose craft glitter, scissors

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Directions:

* First print the free butterfly template that is listed above in the supply list. You will want ONE printable per craft.
* Go ahead and fold your piece in half, with the butterfly design inside.
* Unfold and squirt some paint on one side of the butterfly {I like the Tulip Puffy Paint for this particular step since it’s in a nice controlled squirt bottle} Be sure to keep the paint inside the design of the butterfly.
* Once the paint is down, go ahead and fold/squish your piece of paper together again.
* Be sure to rub your hand all over the folded piece, so the paint will cover your design nicely.
* Now carefully unfold your piece to reveal your design.
* To finish the Splat Butterflies – glue a popsicle stick in the center of the paper to represent the butterfly’s body.
* Then draw on some antennas and sprinkle on glitter to the wet paint.
* Set aside to let it dry completely before displaying proudly.
* If you like – you can also cut out the finished paint splatter butterfly design and display it that way.

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Paint Splat Butterflies On Paper - Kid Craft Tutorial

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Paint Splat Butterflies w/free printable template - an easy craft idea that is perfect to recreate in honor of the beautiful spring season!

Supplies:

• Free Paint Splat Butterfly Template {GRAB IT FROM BOX.COM}
• Color Printer
• White Cardstock Paper
• Tulip Puffy Paint {or any craft paint in a squirt bottle}
• Jumbo Popsicle Sticks {1 per butterfly craft}
• Sharpie Markers
• School Glue
• optional materials - loose craft glitter, scissors

Instructions:

• First print the free butterfly template that is listed above in the supply list. You will want ONE printable per craft.
• Go ahead and fold your piece in half, with the butterfly design inside.
• Unfold and squirt some paint on one side of the butterfly {I like the Tulip Puffy Paint for this particular step since it's in a nice controlled squirt bottle} Be sure to keep the paint inside the design of the butterfly.
• Once the paint is down, go ahead and fold/squish your piece of paper together again.
• Be sure to rub your hand all over the folded piece, so the paint will cover your design nicely.
• Now carefully unfold your piece to reveal your design.
• To finish the Splat Butterflies - glue a popsicle stick in the center of the paper to represent the butterfly's body.
• Then draw on some antennas and sprinkle on glitter to the wet paint.
• Set aside to let it dry completely before displaying proudly.
• If you like - you can also cut out the finished paint splatter butterfly design and display it that way.

Do you love our Splat Butterfly craft? Then check out our Paper Plate Sunflower! Another great craft for you and your child, to recreate this spring season!!!

Also – don’t forget to share pictures of your marbled butterfly pieces with us on Facebook page! We can’t wait to see what colors you choose for your butterfly creations! #gluedtomycrafts