Paper Plate Patriotic Butterfly Craft for Kids
This paper plate patriotic butterfly craft is a fun twist on the usual flag craft! One paper plate gets cut in half to make two matching flag-striped wings, then your little ones add a glittery star, wiggle eyes, and pom pom antennae. It's perfect for the 4th of July.
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How to Make a Paper Plate Patriotic Butterfly Craft
Step 1: Gather Your Supplies
Get everything from the list above within arm's reach before you dive in.
Step 2: Cut the Plate in Half
Fold the plate in half and crease sharply, then cut it in half with scissors to make two wing halves.
Step 3: Trace the Flag Pattern
Print the butterfly patterns, then trace a flag shape onto each wing half with a pencil.
Step 4: Paint the Star Fields
Paint the star field section on each wing blue and let dry.
Step 5: Paint the Stripes
Paint every other stripe on each wing red and let dry, adding a second coat to either color if needed. Getting the stripes to line up evenly on both halves takes a little care, so measure before you paint if you want them to match exactly.
Step 6: Cut the Body and Star
Trace and cut a butterfly body from light blue cardstock and a star from silver glitter craft foam.
Step 7: Make the Antennae
Bend the red chenille stem in half, curl the ends, then glue a blue pom pom to each curled end to form antennae.
Step 8: Attach the Eyes and Antennae
Add the wiggle eyes to the butterfly's face, then glue the antennae to the back top of its head.
Step 9: Stamp On Cheeks
Dip a fresh pencil eraser into pink paint and stamp a cheek on each side of the face, then let dry.
Step 10: Attach the Star
Glue the silver star onto the blue star field.
Step 11: Join the Wings
Attach the two wings together, then glue the butterfly body on top, centered over the seam.
Step 12: Draw the Smile
Finish with a black marker smile.
All done!
Your patriotic butterfly is ready to flutter!
We'd love to see yours! Snap a photo and share it in the comments.
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