Torn Paper Butterfly Craft

This easy torn paper butterfly craft is a perfect spring craftivity. Construction paper, glue and our free template come together to create a colorful butterfly craft kids of all ages will enjoy making.

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Torn Paper Butterfly Craft

Butterflies are a sure sign that warmer days are here!

And, this torn paper butterfly craft is a fun and simple way for kids to create their own colorful butterflies while working on fine motor skills.

With our free printable template, some construction paper, and a little glue, preschoolers and elementary-aged kids can design a unique butterfly in just a few easy to follow steps.

This craft is a great choice for spring crafting and adds a cheerful touch to any art project. Just tear, glue, and watch these beautiful butterflies take shape!

Supplies

Butterfly template – you can download a copy of the free butterfly template you’ll need to make this torn paper butterfly craft at the very bottom of this blog post
Cardstock in blue for printing the template
Colorful construction paper
Glue stick
Sharpie or black marker
Googly eyes

Instructions

Print a copy of our free printable butterfly template on blue cardstock.

Tear up green construction paper and glue it to the entire area below the butterfly. This will be a grassy patch below the butterfly.

Tear up white construction paper and glue it to create white fluffy clouds.

Tear up construction paper in your favorite color to create the butterfly’s body. We went with yellow but you can use any color you want.

Tear construction paper in a variety of colors to create the butterfly wings. Using a small amount of glue attach colorful pieces of torn paper all over the butterfly wings.

Using a small about of glue or glue dots attach the googly eyes to your butterfly.

Cut out two small black circles to create the top of the butterflies antennae. Glue them to the top of the antennae using a small amount of glue.

Using a sharpie or black marker draw a mouth on your butterfly.

Let your torn paper butterfly craft dry completely before displaying or playing with it.

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Books We Love

We absolutely love reading! So, we’re always on the lookout for fun books to complement the screen-free activities we share here on This Tiny Blue House.

Here’s a selection of our favorite butterfly-themed books that pair perfectly with the torn paper butterfly craft we shared with you in this post.

Butterfly Inn – This charming tale introduces children to various kinds of butterflies and the plants they need to flourish. It also educates young readers on the life cycle of butterflies and ways to help these beautiful creatures.
Kitten & Butterfly – A heartwarming story about an unlikely friendship between a kitten and a butterfly. This book teaches children about friendship and understanding differences, with delightful illustrations to captivate young readers.
The Ugly Caterpillar– This inspiring story follows Katy the caterpillar, who undergoes many changes and eventually transforms into a beautiful butterfly. It teaches children about the beauty of transformation and self-acceptance.
The Magical World of Butterflies – In this engaging book, Too Woo, the teaching owl, explores the magical world of butterflies. From migration to butterflies in space, it’s filled with fascinating facts that will captivate young minds.
Percival the Beautiful Butterfly – Follow Percival’s adventure as he transforms from a plain caterpillar into a beautiful butterfly with sparkling wings. This story emphasizes the beauty of change and self-discovery.
Ten Magic Butterflies – A whimsical story that combines math and magic, where ten flowers transform into butterflies, teaching children basic counting and subtraction in a fun and imaginative way

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Download Instructions

Getting your hands on this fun and free printable butterfly template to make a torn paper butterfly craft is really easy! Just fill out the quick form at the bottom of this post and hit that “send me the printable” button.

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For the best results, we recommend printing the PDF on high-quality card stock (letter size). Otherwise, the glue can bleed through regular paper.