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Rocking Paper Plate Butterfly Craft

Everyone has seen a cute craft or two in their lifetime. However, this Paper Plate Wiggle Butterfly Craft has to be one of the cutest and most fun crafts to make!

While it may look a little complicated, it’s actually quite simple. By the end of this tutorial, you’ll know how easy it is to make this craft with the kids in your life!

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The fun part about this craft is that you can use a variety of materials! If you enjoy working with a variety of art materials, this is the craft for you.

How to make a seesaw paper plate butterfly craft

What you need:

  • paper plate
  • Googly eyes
  • drag
  • glue
  • paper
  • paint
  • cleaning tube

Step by step instructions

This might be one of the easiest crafts you’ll ever make. Start by folding a paper plate in half.

Continue using scissors to cut the paper plate along the fold.

Once you’ve cut it, fold it into a cone. Don’t glue it yet!

Next, you will take a toothpick and fold it into a “V” shape. This is how you will create the butterfly’s antennae.

Take a piece of tape or glue and stick it to the back of the paper plate.

Once they are in the position you want them, you can glue or staple them together to secure them.

Press down firmly to make sure it stays put as normal!

You will probably need quite a bit of glue!

It should look like this before the final touches are completed.

Use the other side of the previously cut paper plate to cut out two hearts.

These hearts will act as wings for the butterfly. This is where you will draw your own design onto the wings.

Continue painting the body of the butterfly.

You may need to let it dry for a second or two.

Once the body is dry, you can draw a cute mouth and glue on eyes.

Now you can glue the wings as shown below!

Let your Rocking Paper Plate Butterfly Craft dry. Also, don’t be afraid to get creative! There are so many designs you can create and paint on this butterfly craft. The most important part is to have fun.

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Matthew Oldham

Name: Matthew Oldham Title: Author and Professional Illustrator Biography: Matthew Oldham is an accomplished author and illustrator, renowned for his engaging educational books published with Usborne. With a background in English literature, he has a flair for making complex subjects accessible and enjoyable for young readers. Before his writing career, he worked with the BBC, where he produced comedic radio programs. His transition into illustration allowed him to combine his love for storytelling with his artistic talents. Skills and Interests: Matthew’s illustrations are characterized by their vibrant colors and intricate details, bringing life to the subjects he writes about. He is an avid cyclist who enjoys exploring the outdoors, often drawing inspiration from nature for his artwork. On quieter days, he can be found lounging with a good book or sketching new ideas for his next project. Contributions: Matthew’s books cover a wide range of topics, from history and science to the wonders of the Earth. His illustrations not only complement his writing but also stand alone as works of art, exhibited in galleries and used in educational materials worldwide. His dedication to both writing and illustrating has made him a beloved figure in children’s literature and art education.

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