Description
Craft colorful butterflies using coffee filters, markers, and pipe cleaners in this fun and easy DIY project.
Ingredients
- Coffee filters
- Washable markers or food coloring
- Spray bottle with water
- Pipe cleaners
- Scissors
- Optional: decorative glitter or small sequins
Instructions
- Prepare the Coffee Filter: Start with one or two coffee filters stacked on top of each other and flatten them out on a table.
- Color the Filters: Draw vibrant designs with washable markers on the filters, using different colors and patterns.
- Moisten the Filters: Fill a spray bottle with water and lightly spray the colored filters to blend the colors, making sure not to soak them.
- Drying Process: Allow the filters to dry completely, or speed it up with a hairdryer on low heat.
- Shape Your Butterfly: Pinch the center of the dried filter and secure it with a pipe cleaner to form the body and wings.
- Finishing Touches: Fluff the wings and optionally add glitter or sequins for extra flair.
Notes
Experiment with different shapes and sizes for unique butterfly designs. Store completed butterflies flat in a box.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 butterfly
- Calories: 0
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg