With just a few simple dollar store supplies, you can make a whimsical Clothespin Butterfly Craft. It is the perfect craft to do with the kids and so easy.

We love fun activities and this adorable Clothespin Butterfly is just too cute! It is so fun to make and everyone can choose their favorite color to make.

Grab the kids and get started making these cute little butterflies. They are perfect as is but you could also add a magnet and use on the fridge. I think they also would be precious as decorations at a birthday party or tea party.

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Why We Love This
Supplies
Step By Step Instructions

Why We Love This

It is so easy and only requires a few simple materials. This is one of those really fun projects that are so easy and inexpensive.

I love that you can easily make these with the kids without having to hunt for complicated or expensive supplies. In fact, you might already have many of the needed items at home.

The butterflies really turn out so pretty. The water creates a unique and pretty pattern on the painted coffee filters.

You might also like this easy paper butterfly craft for kids. If you love butterflies, this is another really cute and easy craft to try with the kids. So fun!

Supplies

Wood Clothespin
Coffee Filters
Pipe Cleaners
Markers – Any kind will work
Paint – Colors of your choice
Pipe Cleaners

Step By Step Instructions

Step 1. First, paint the clothespin the colors of your choice. This will be your butterfly’s body. We set ours on a paper plate to allow it to dry. You can also color with markers if you don’t want to paint.

Step 2. Then color the coffee filters with the markers. Use the colors that you choose. The entire coffee filter does not have to be colored as the colors will spread in the next step.

Step 3. Next spray the coffee filter with water. We placed ours on a baking sheet for easy clean-up and used a spray bottle. The water blends the colors together and gives the wings a vibrant look!

Step 4. We love doing this step. Set them aside to dry. Luckily, they do not take long since the coffee filters are a thin material.

Step 5. Now it’s time to assembly your butterfly! Once the coffee filters are dried, pinch the filter in the middle and pin with the clothes pin to form the butterfly shape.

Step 6. Then use the markers to add eyes and decorate the clothespin if you would like. You can also glue googly eyes if you prefer. Then make the antenna with the pipe cleaner and glue to the top of the clothespin with a hot glue gun.

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