My sister just went on a trip to Senegal, Africa, and while she’s been there she has painted a 30-foot outdoor mural and done some crafts with kids at a teen center. Before she left, she asked me to help her think of some simple craft projects she could bring, so we brainstormed a few dollar store crafts that would be cheap, lightweight and fun for kids of all ages. This project is a perfect kids’ craft: one or two simple steps, and a colorful result that kids from toddler to teen can make and enjoy.
To make a bunch of butterflies, all you need are a few simple items you can find at the dollar store.
Project Materials:
- Old-fashioned wooden clothespins, $1
- Coffee filters, $1
- Crayons, on hand
Total: $2
To make, flatten the coffee filter and fold in half. Color the filter any way you want. To assemble the butterfly, slide the filter into the opening of the clothespin (scrunch if desired).
5 Comments
Rachel
That is so cool that she took your craft around the world. I love it! I’ll be linking.
Holly
That is a cute craft! Thanks for sharing the pics of the children enjoying it too. I love their designs.
I have also seen this craft with a slightly messier twist:
Use markers to color on the coffee filters. Take them outside and have the child use a spray bottle filled with water to moisten the filters, causing the marker colors to bleed and blend together. You can hang them to dry or lay them flat, on a stack of paper towels or cloth. When they are dry, fold and create the butterfly using the clothespin as the body.
It really isn’t THAT messy (you could even do it inside with the filters already on the towels.) Using the spray bottle just gives another opportunity for the kids to strengthen their hands and fingers while having fun.
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