BUTTERFLY WINGS

recycled cardboard buterfly wings

We love making things from cardboard in our house, partly because its fun to get creative and messy but I also love that we are reusing and recycling materials. This is a really easy and fun craft project to do with your little ones. The idea for these wings came from another of my favorite children's websites MER MAG BLOG. This is a fantastic resource for some beautiful projects to do with you little ones.

MATERIALS:

  • Cardboard
  • Paint
  • Glue
  • Elastic

HOW TO:

Begin by drawing and cutting out one side of your wing shape. Then fold the wing over to draw around it and cut the other side.

cardboard butterfly wing shape

I made a smaller baby pair of wings as well. Cut out some cardboard shapes to use as decorations.

cardboard butterfly wings

Paint and decorate your pretty butterfly wings.

painted DIY butterfly wings fancy dress costume

Once the paint has dried, add elastic arm straps.

DIY cardboard butterfly wing costumebaby wearing DIY cardboard butterfly wings

Happy crafting friends!

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