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Origami Butterfly Ideas That Are Easy for 3-Year-Olds

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Fun and cute butterflies that make you feel the arrival of spring.

Here, we’ll introduce simple butterfly origami that 3-year-olds can enjoy!

There are a few different ways to fold them, including ones with fewer steps, plus ideas for freely decorating your finished butterflies.

Get some colorful origami paper and markers ready, and let the kids use their imagination to fold their very own original butterflies.

Fold lots of butterflies and let’s all enjoy the cheerful feeling of spring together!

[For Ages 3] Easy Butterfly Origami Ideas (11–20)

Butterflies made with two colors of origami

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The round wing shape is so cute! Here’s an idea for making a butterfly using two colors of origami paper.

By giving the wings a rounded shape, you’ll create a sweet, gentle-looking butterfly.

It’s a great idea when you want to make a soft, airy-feeling butterfly! What you’ll need: two sheets of origami paper, masking tape, scissors, and a stapler.

The steps are simple: round off the corners of the two sheets, accordion-fold them, then attach them together to finish.

Be sure to handle the scissors and stapler with care.

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Puffy 3D butterfly

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Create a soft, gentle vibe! Here are some ideas for plump, three-dimensional butterflies.

Some butterflies have an elegant, beautiful image, while others feel cute and charming! This time, let’s make plump, 3D butterflies that are perfect for creating a cute look.

All you need is origami paper and scissors.

There’s a step where you round off the corners of the paper with scissors, so it’s best to work together with a teacher or guardian for safety.

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simple butterfly

Create a beautifully shaped form! Here are some easy butterfly ideas.

Butterflies are known for their beautiful patterns and vivid colors, and the way they flutter as they fly has a captivating charm, doesn’t it? This time, let’s make a butterfly with a beautiful form using simple steps.

Although the process is straightforward, it’s a three-dimensional project, so children who are used to mostly two-dimensional creations may feel a bit confused.

It’s reassuring if teachers or guardians can help them finish it in 3D together.

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Origami butterfly folded in half

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Origami butterfly folded in half

Make the most of double-sided origami! Here’s an idea for folding butterflies using half a sheet of origami paper.

Double-sided origami refers to paper that has different colors or patterns on the front and back.

Regular origami paper usually has color or patterns on one side and white on the other, but double-sided paper is distinctive because both sides feature different colors or designs.

This time, let’s make butterflies that really showcase the charm of double-sided origami.

You can make two butterflies from a single sheet of paper.

Since scissors are used partway through, be sure to work together with a teacher or guardian.

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Butterflies made with pipe cleaners and origami

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Butterflies made with pipe cleaners and origami

Combine pipe cleaners and origami to make a cute butterfly with curled antennae! First, crease the origami paper with a cross and diagonals, then fold it into a triangle along the lines.

Continue folding to give it a three-dimensional shape, and once it looks like a butterfly, tuck the corners of the wings inward to round them.

Finally, fold a pipe cleaner into a V shape, curl the tips, and tape it to the back to finish.

The pairing of pipe cleaners and origami shows lots of personality, so gather different colors and patterns of paper and pipe cleaners and have fun experimenting.

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Simple butterfly

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Here’s how to make a cute, plump butterfly.

First, crease the origami paper along the diagonals, then fold it into a triangle so it forms a pocket shape.

Fold it in half, and round off one of the corners with a cut.

Open it up, and fold the left and right corners upward toward the top point.

Flip it over, fold the top point downward so it sticks out past the bottom edge, then flip it back and tuck in the part that’s sticking out.

Adjust the shape and you’re done.

If you want to emphasize the plump look, thicker paper is recommended! You could also attach it to the end of a chopstick and use it in a little puppet show.

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[For Ages 3] Easy Butterfly Origami Ideas (21–30)

A butterfly with a round form

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A butterfly with a round form

If you make a butterfly with a three-dimensional, rounded form that’s super cute, kids will surely think, “So cute!” and “I want to make one!” First, add diagonal and cross creases, fold it into a triangular pouch shape, then fold it in half and round off the corners of the open end.

Next, open it up and fold so that a heart shape pops up on the surface.

Turn it over, fold the tip so it sticks out from the top edge, tuck it to the front side, flip it back again, and shape it to give it a three-dimensional look—done! Small butterflies made with mini origami paper are adorable, but if you’re making them with kids, the standard size might be easier to work with.

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