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Butterfly Suncatcher Craft Idea For Kids

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Not only is our latest and greatest tutorial simple and easy to do, it has the added benefit of bringing color and light into any home or classroom!

Butterfly Suncatcher Craft Idea For Kids

Stained Glass Butterflies

Not only are these mosaic colored butterflies super easy to make, fairly inexpensive and fun for kids of all ages {even adults will enjoy making these} but this craft is also perfect to decorate your house windows with this spring season!

Plus with the FREE template I’m offering today, you have NO excuse not to craft these Suncatcher Butterflies up! All you need to do is download the file, print and get straight to work by customizing this butterfly craft with your child. No guess work or struggling on the perfect design because I’ve set up the basic frame work up for you.

So what are you waiting for? Let’s fly away together! Grab those supplies, check out the instructions below and get those creative juices flowing! Happy crafting {and decorating} my friends!

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Butterfly Suncatcher Craft Idea For Kids Butterfly Suncatcher Craft Idea For Kids

Are you in search of a creative and easy craft idea that your kids can make with their own hands? You have come to the right place with today’s butterfly suncatcher craft!

Craft Supplies:

  • Butterfly Template – on our spring landing page
  • Clear Contact Paper
  • White Cardstock Paper
  • Paper Scissors
  • Tissue Paper Squares
  • Loose Craft Glitter

Directions:

  • First grab and print the provided file on a single sheet of white cardstock paper. You need ONE butterfly print per craft.
  • Using your scissors trim out the blank butterfly wings design, as well as the center of it.
  • Now grab your contact paper and cut two pieces the same length.
  • Take off the protective paper off one and lay it on a flat surface.
  • Lay your butterfly cutout on the sticky side of the contact paper, face down.
  • If desired, shake some loose craft glitter on top of the contact paper & butterfly design to really add some pops of color.
  • Now grab your various colors of tissue paper and cut it into small squares.
  • Have your child place it on the contact paper, inside the bug design, to make a beautiful mosaic piece.
  • Once done, grab the other piece of contact paper and remove it’s protective sheet.
  • Then lay it on top of the other piece and press firmly, making sure every corner is stuck together.
  • To finish off the Tissue Paper Butterfly Suncatcher, use your scissors to trim out the finished design.
  • Then display proudly on a bright window or on the kitchen fridge with a few pieces of clear tape!

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Butterfly Suncatcher Craft Idea For Kids

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Butterfly Suncatcher Craft Idea For Kids

Butterfly Suncatcher Craft Idea

Make a beautiful butterfly suncatcher that will keep shining through their windows for days to come
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