Clothespin Butterflies
B is for Butterfly! Come fly away with this sparkling craft and learn all about the second letter in the alphabet.
Materials
Clothespins (1 per butterfly)
Pony Beads
White Fuzzy Sticks (two 12-inch, one 6-inch)
Glitter Fuzzy Sticks
Glitter
Glue
Paper Plate, Construction Paper, or Paper Towel
Instructions
Step 1.
Lay your clothespin flat on a protected surface, like a paper plate, construction paper, or paper towel. Apply glue to the top of the clothespin until it’s covered!
Step 1.
Lay your clothespin flat on a protected surface, like a paper plate, construction paper, or paper towel. Apply glue to the top of the clothespin until it’s covered!
Step 2.
Sprinkle your favorite glitter onto the glue. Move on to Step 3 while you wait for the glue to dry completely!
Step 2.
Sprinkle your favorite glitter onto the glue. Move on to Step 3 while you wait for the glue to dry completely!
Step 3.
Decide what color beads and pattern you’d like to use for your wings — pick about 40 beads for each 12-inch fuzzy stick.
Step 3.
Decide what color beads and pattern you’d like to use for your wings — pick about 40 beads for each 12-inch fuzzy stick.
Step 4.
String all the beads onto the fuzzy stick, leaving about an inch of space on either side.
Step 4.
String all the beads onto the fuzzy stick, leaving about an inch of space on either side.
Step 5.
Repeat Steps 3-4 for the second 12-inch fuzzy stick to make a set of butterfly wings!
Step 5.
Repeat Steps 3-4 for the second 12-inch fuzzy stick to make a set of butterfly wings!
Step 6.
Twist the ends of the fuzzy stick together to create a circle. Then, evenly spread the beads apart on each side, so there’s about half an inch of space at the top and bottom of your fuzzy stick circle.
Step 6.
Twist the ends of the fuzzy stick together to create a circle. Then, evenly spread the beads apart on each side, so there’s about half an inch of space at the top and bottom of your fuzzy stick circle.
Step 7.
Pinch the middle of the fuzzy sticks and twist 2-3 times to make an ‘8’ shape!
Step 7.
Pinch the middle of the fuzzy sticks and twist 2-3 times to make an ‘8’ shape!
Step 8.
Now, it’s time to make the butterfly’s antenna! Fold the 6-inch fuzzy stick in half, add a bead to each end, and curl it!
Step 8.
Now, it’s time to make the butterfly’s antenna! Fold the 6-inch fuzzy stick in half, add a bead to each end, and curl it!
Step 9.
Once your clothespin is dry, pinch it open, and slide in your fuzzy stick wings.
Step 9.
Once your clothespin is dry, pinch it open, and slide in your fuzzy stick wings.
Step 10.
Carefully slide the antenna fuzzy stick into the open end of your clothespin to complete your B-eautiful butterfly craft!
Step 10.
Carefully slide the antenna fuzzy stick into the open end of your clothespin to complete your B-eautiful butterfly craft!