Kids will have a blast creating this simplebutterfly cardfor Mothers Day, Valentines Day or any special occasions.
Making homemade cards is such a fun activity for any age.
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Print out template on colored cardstock and cut it in half
Purchase and download the butterfly card template.
Print out the template on colored cardstock or construction paper (8.5 x 11).
Open up the fold and lay your paper down with the blank side facing up.
Open up your paper to inspect it and decide if more smashing needs to be done.
When you are happy with your design, set your paper aside to allow the paint to dry completely.
(This may take several hours or overnight)
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Cut out butterfly body and fold it in half along the dotted line
Cut out the butterfly body template.
Fold it in half along the dotted line in the middle.
The folded edge is the bottom of your butterfly body.
Glue them on the inside of the folded butterfly body on the front section of the butterfly.
Then glue a googly eye on your butterfly.
you’ve got the option to also use your fingers to curl them slightly.
Add glue at the bottom of the butterfly wings on one side and then glue the body to it.
Turn the butterfly around to the other side of the wings.
Write your message inside the card
Your butterfly now becomes a card.
Simply open up the wings to reveal the message on the inside.
you might personalize the butterfly card further by writing additional messaging on the inside of the card.
