Fluffy tissue-paper butterfly

When you want a spring-like wall decoration, butterflies are probably what come to mind.

Elegant butterflies are perfect as accents on a floral wall.

This time, we’re introducing fluffy butterflies made with tissue paper.

Layer several sheets of tissue paper, accordion-fold them, then wrap and secure the center with a twist tie.

Shape the twist tie to resemble antennae by pointing both ends upward and curling the tips.

Gently separate the tissue paper one sheet at a time to form the wings, and your butterfly is complete!

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Rainbow-colored butterfly made with masking tape

Why not make a rainbow-colored butterfly using colorful washi tape? This project takes advantage of the tape’s translucency.

First, on a piece of cardstock, apply rainbow washi tape (you can find it at 100-yen shops) in overlapping strips, shifting each piece slightly.

Once you’ve covered the area in the shape of a butterfly, fold it in half, draw a cut line, and cut along the inside of that line with scissors.

Prepare a frame (also available at 100-yen shops), attach the butterfly so that parts extend beyond the frame for effect, add the body, and you’re done.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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A butterfly with beautiful watercolor-like bleeding effects

Gently blending colors make it so beautiful! Here are some ideas for butterflies using a bleeding painting technique.

Bleeding painting is a form of art that takes advantage of the way paint or ink bleeds and spreads across paper or canvas to create beautiful effects.

Its charm lies in the dreamy atmosphere and soft impression it gives.

This time, let’s use paper towels to make original butterflies.

Color the paper towel with water-based markers, then use a dropper to let water soak in.

Once it’s fully dry, cut it into a butterfly shape and wrap a pipe cleaner around it to finish!

Colorful butterfly

Three-dimensional, vibrant butterflies capture children’s interest! Here are some colorful butterfly ideas.

Decorating the classroom walls can stimulate children’s creativity and deepen their curiosity for learning as they explore colors and shapes.

Seasonal motif decorations are also a great opportunity to convey a sense of the seasons and the unique scenery they bring.

This time, let’s use construction paper and tissue paper to make colorful, festive butterflies.

Using a craft punch will enhance the charm of the creations even more!

Butterflies made with colorful tissue paper

Let’s make your very own special butterfly! Here are some ideas for butterflies made with colorful tissue paper.

Tissue paper is thin and soft, and it’s often used for crafts that have a gentle, festive feel.

With its wide range of colors, it’s perfect for creating three-dimensional flowers and decorations.

It’s lightweight and easy for kids to work with, so they can cut, crumple, and twist it to freely express different shapes.

This time, we’ll make a butterfly from the popular children’s book The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

The patterns and color choices really show off each person’s individuality.

The kitchen sponge transforms into a butterfly!

It’s great that you can make use of familiar materials you already have at home or in the classroom! Here’s an idea where a kitchen sponge transforms into a butterfly.

The butterfly made with a kitchen sponge and a spork is appealing because the materials are easy to gather and the steps are simple.

The soft, gentle texture unique to sponges is a key feature! Cutting the sponge into smaller sizes lets you make tiny butterflies too, which is a fun twist.

Give it a try in your activities!

Sparkly-winged butterfly

Let’s make one with colored foil origami! Here’s an idea for a butterfly with sparkly wings.

Colored foil origami has a unique texture and a beautiful finish, giving a more glamorous impression than regular origami.

This time, let’s make the butterfly that appears in the beloved children’s book “The Very Hungry Caterpillar.” It’s also great practice for cutting straight with scissors.

For toddlers, it might be easier if they tear the paper by hand to create their own arrangement.