Ingredients
- 2 sheets of orange crepe paper
- 2 sheets of yellow crepe paper
- 4 sheets or pieces of orange paper or cardstock
- 4 sheets or pieces of black paper or cardstock
- Craft cord, thin rope, or garland string
- Orange ribbon or orange thread for tying the flower centers
- White paint
- A paintbrush
- Scissors
- A ruler or measuring tape
- Pencil for tracing butterfly shapes
- Hot glue or another suitable craft adhesive
- A protected work surface
Instructions
- Cut the orange and yellow crepe paper into strips about 12 cm wide and approximately 1 meter long.
- Fold a strip back and forth into pleats about 1 cm wide.
- Find the center of the folded accordion and tie it securely with a small strip of orange ribbon or orange thread.
- Round both ends of the folded accordion with scissors to create a softer petal shape.
- Spread the two sides of the accordion open and lift the crepe-paper layers one at a time toward the center.
- Repeat the folding, tying, trimming, and fluffing process until you have 10 orange flowers and 10 yellow flowers.
- On orange paper or cardstock, draw 10 complete butterfly silhouettes.
- On black paper or cardstock, prepare the butterfly outlines and wing shapes, along with a center body shape that includes the antennae.
- Layer the black shapes over the orange butterfly silhouettes and attach them with a suitable craft adhesive.
- Add small white dots with a paintbrush on the butterflies.
- Extend the craft cord or garland rope and arrange the flowers and butterflies along it.
- Secure the flowers and butterflies to the cord using adhesive.
- Hang the garland on an altar, window, or door.
Notes
Use care with hot glue and supervise children around scissors, paint, and small craft supplies. Keep the decoration away from flames and heat sources.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
