This butterfly activity is incredibly easy to do with limited materials that most of us already have at home – so no need to worry about making a special trip to the store!
Best of all, this project provides plenty of room for customization and encourages self-expression through art.
So grab whatever supplies you have around (yes even those empty toilet paper rolls!) and let’s get started crafting together!
Cardboard Roll Butterfly Craft
Are you looking for a way to keep the kids busy over summer break, entertain them on a rainy day, or just add some extra creativity into your home and classroom setting?
If so, you’re in luck – with this toilet roll butterfly craft idea for kids, they can have fun while engaging their imaginations and flexing those artistic muscles.
Not only is it incredibly easy to put together, but also incredibly cost-effective – with minimal materials required. All you need are some empty cardboard tubes, cardstock paper and your imagination to bring them to life!
So on that note, put it on your to-do list today. Then put on some cheery music, grab yourself a cup of tea or coffee and get crafting away with your kiddo, with this cute little insect project.
Happy crafting, my friends!!! Don’t forget to share pictures of your finished cardboard tube butterflies with us on our Facebook page to admire today! #gluedtomycrafts
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The best part of this fast and creative project is that there’s no right or wrong way to go about making it; just let your child unleash their creativity by placing everything on the table and seeing what they come up with!
Craft Supplies:
- Toilet Paper Roll
- Butterfly Wing Printable – on our landing page
- Printer
- White Cardstock Paper
- Colored Cardstock Paper
- Paint Crayons
- Coloring Pencils, Crayons or Markers
- Googly Eyes
- Craft Scissors
- Stapler or Hot Glue Gun
Directions:
- First flatten out your cardboard tube and staple it on each end, to make a rectangle shape. This will be the butterfly’s body.
- If desired, go ahead and paint on side of the toilet paper roll with your paint crayons.
- Set it aside.
- Now grab your printed printable and choice of coloring materials.
- Decorate the butterfly wings however you like! Really go to town on the customization.
- When done coloring, go ahead and cut out the design with your scissors {it’s ok to cut in between the two hearts.}
- Now staple those two pieces, to the back of the flattened cardboard piece from earlier. You want it to look like wings.
- Finally, add the wiggle eyes and some antennas to your paper roll. You can also use a black marker to draw on a face.
- Add any other embellishments you see fit.
- Then display proudly your finished toilet paper roll butterfly craft for ALL to see!
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Don’t let the fun stop here! Be sure to also check out our Toilet Paper Roll Apple and Paint Splat Owl Face tutorials for two more kid friendly craft ideas to recreate today!!!
Toilet Paper Roll Butterfly Craft
- Coloring Pencils, Crayons or Markers
- Craft Scissors
- Stapler or Hot Glue Gun
- 1 Toilet Paper Roll
- White Cardstock Paper
- Colored Cardstock Paper
- SPRING PRINTABLE - LANDING PAGE
- 2 Googly Eyes
Instructions
- First flatten out your cardboard tube and staple it on each end, to make a rectangle shape. This will be the butterfly's body.
- If desired, go ahead and paint on side of the toilet paper roll with your paint crayons.
- Set it aside.
- Now grab your printed printable and choice of coloring materials.
- Decorate the butterfly wings however you like! Really go to town on the customization.
- When done coloring, go ahead and cut out the design with your scissors {it's ok to cut in between the two hearts.}
- Now staple those two pieces, to the back of the flattened cardboard piece from earlier. You want it to look like wings.
- Finally, add the wiggle eyes and some antennas to your paper roll. You can also use a black marker to draw on a face.
- Add any other embellishments you see fit.
- Then display proudly your finished toilet paper roll butterfly craft for ALL to see!
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