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20+ Best Butterfly Crafts & Activities For Kids In 2022

January 18, 2022 By Laura This post may contain affiliate links. For more information please read my disclosure

20+ Best Butterfly Crafts & Activities For Kids In 2022

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Warm weather is just around the corner and it’s the perfect time for these cute and creative butterfly crafts! There are so many different ways to create your own unique butterfly, just pick any one of these activities for inspiration. These are perfect for kids of any age, or a great way to bond with the family as a whole

Once you’re done crafting your beautiful butterflies, check out the free printable I’ve been making at the end of the post…


Here are the crafts I found:

How to Make Coffee Filter Butterflies

easy butterfly craft with coffee filters


Source: Organized Island

If you’re looking for a craft project that you can make without having to stop at Hobby Lobby for a cart full of supplies, these coffee filter butterflies would be perfect! Making them is super simple and the kids can get as creative as they want. You color coffee filters with washable markers, then make the body with their favorite colored beads!

How to Make a Fluttering Paper Butterfly Craft

popsicle stick butterfly craft for kids


Source: Fireflies & Mud Pies

Are your kids into butterflies? Here’s a great, easy craft they can do to make their own butterflies. They can use them to decorate their room, for an art project, or make their own little butterfly exhibits

Bobble Butterfly Craft

craft paper activity with butterflies


Source: Arty Crafty Kids

If you’re looking for a fun project for your kids, this bobble butterfly craft is it! With a few markers, a couple pieces of construction paper, and glue… they’ll make a super fun butterly picture that comes to life. Plus, they’ll love the fluttering of the butterflies caused by the bouncing of the paper

DIY Spring Butterfly Sun Catcher Craft

spring craft idea for kids with butterfly


Source: Simple Mom Project

Days like today remind me of just how much I love the summer weather! This suncatcher craft would be perfect to make in those spring and summer months when you’re looking for a project to entertain the kids with. Once they’re done, they can hang it up on the slider door and watch it change colors throughout the day!

Related Post: DIY Suncatchers & Craft Ideas

Pony Bead Butterfly Craft for Kids

bead craft for young children


Source: Where Imagination Grows

Pony beads are great craft material and you can use them in so many different ways. You can use them to make necklaces, bracelets, and a lot of different shapes. If you want to make something with them but have no idea, you can make these butterflies. Stock up on some new colors and get down to crafting!

Butterfly Printing With Sponges

old sponge butterfly craft for children


Source: The Craft Train

Are you looking for an easy and fun activity for your kids? Here’s one that is suitable for kids of all ages, so all of your kids can do it. All you need to do this butterfly painting activity is a sponge and their favorite colors of paint. Let them get creative and create all sorts of different butterflies!

Easy Toilet Roll Butterfly Craft for Kids

simple butterfly craft tutorial for kids


Source: Look! We’re Learning!

Here’s another great craft project that you can make with stuff that you already have around the house! All you need is a toilet roll, paper, coffee filters, and a few other supplies. Let your kids get as creative as they want with the color and pattern on the butterflies. Cheap and easy… it doesn’t get better than that!

Paper Heart Butterfly Craft

butterfly paper craft activity


Source: Buggy & Buddy

Looking for some spring decorations to make at home with the kids? Check out this super-easy heart butterfly craft! All you need are a few strips of paper (in a color of your choice) and string or yarn if you want to hang them up around the house. Too cute!

Construction Paper Handprint Butterfly Tree

construction paper craft tutorial


Source: One Little Project

It’s a rainbow, it’s a kaleidoscope, it’s a tree… it’s all of it! It’s a handprint butterfly tree! Doesn’t it look amazing? Whether you are planning a spring project for school or want to decorate the kid’s room with craft projects they make, this craft is perfect

Related Post: Rainbow Crafts Tutorials For Kids

The Life Cycle of a Butterfly

butterfly learning activity craft for kids


Source: My Home Based Life

So your kids are fascinated about butterflies and want to know how they are born? Use this butterfly’s life cycle craft to explain it to them. This craft will teach them about the life stages of butterflies while they’re having fun making their own little craft

Galaxy Butterfly Art Project for Kids

fun art project with butterfly theme


Source: Buggy & Buddy

Butterflies are beautiful and they make a great theme for crafts. But, if you are looking for something different, this galaxy butterfly craft might be the one! If you aren’t afraid to break out the paint and glitter… gather up all the supplies and let them paint their own butterfly

Decorate a Butterfly Collage Art Activity for Spring

spring butterfly art activity for kids


Source: Fun Learning for Kids

Collages are a great activity for developing kids’ motors skills and creativity. If you’re looking for an idea for collage, check out this butterfly collage art. It’s a great spring activity for you and the family. Plus, if you have alot of random craft supplies that you aren’t sure what to do with… this would be a great solution!

DIY Butterfly Number Stones

super easy butterfly painted rocks


Source: Crafts on Sea

If you want to teach your young kids the numbers from 1 to 10, here’s a great activity. These butterfly number stones are very easy to make as all you need is 10 stones and markers. Check out this super simple tutorial and make a fun way to teach them their numbers!

Related Post: Summer Painted Rock Ideas

Easy No Sew Felt Butterfly Craft

cute felt butterflies for summer activity


Source: A Cultivated Nest

Have some left over felt or just want to change things up a bit with your craft projects?! These super cute little felt butterlies would be a great starter felt craft to make. If you don’t have a sewing machine or don’t want to sew… no problem! Just gather the needed materials and check out the tutorial for instructions to make your own!

DIY Butterfly Treats

candy butterfly treat craft


Source: My Home Based Life

Are you looking for a unique Valentine’s Day craft your kids can take to school and share with their friedns? This Valentine candy love bugs craft is a perfect idea. Making these love bugs is simple and your kids love the entire process

How To Make a Rainbow Yarn Butterfly Craft

easy butterfly activity with yarn


Source: A Dab of Glue Will Do

Remember the yarn bracelets and necklaces we made when we were kids? I don’t know about you, but I would make them all the time. This butterfly craft doesn’t get any easier… grab some yarn, pipe cleaners and let your kids make a fun little butterfly!

Chunky Rainbow Butterfly Craft For Kids

best butterfly craft ideas for young kids


Source: The Inspiration Edit

Kids love rainbows and they love butterflies. So, why not create something the combines both? These chunky rainbow butterflies are a great craft idea for your kids. It’s easy to make and uses things you already have at home. Simple and easy!

How to Make a Butterfly Card

creative butterfly card craft project


Source: I Heart Crafty Things

Cards make a great gift for any occasion. If you’re looking for a card idea for Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day, a birthday, or another holiday… this butterfly card is a great choice. Your kids will have fun creating it and will develop their art skills and creativity

Easy Paper Butterfly

origami butterfly tutorial


Source: Red Ted Art

Celebrate spring with this interesting paper plate craft! Paper, scissors, and some yarn to hang them up is all you need to make this one. Whether they want to make them all the same color or make them all different colors… you can hang them up around their room and show them off!

I hope you found a craft to make with your kids! Make sure to save this post so you can eventually make all these super cute butterflies over the years to come. Crafting with the kids never gets old, so you can never have too many ideas saved up!

You can also never have too many helpful ways to stay organized, that is why I am always making new printables to help make life easier. Check them out below!

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