This free butterfly template is perfect for making some easy crafts for kids!
Butterfly crafts are always popular for spring crafts and summer crafts and it’s always good to have something to hand that’s going to make it easier for you to set up an activity.
This PDF is free to download so all you need to do is grab as many copies as you’d like and you’re ready to have fun getting creative.
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Printable Butterfly Template
I love butterflies and I know that a lot of other people do too, there’s something that just seems rather special or magical about them.
This printable template is one that we’ve used again and again for making butterfly art and crafts.
The basic outline make it super versatile so no matter if you want to use it for tracing, as a stencil, as coloring pages or if you want to try out one of our butterfly craft activity ideas below there’s bound to be something creative that would suit you and your child.
All you need to do is have a look through your craft supplies for your scissors, glue or glitter and you’re ready to get started.
Because you can also print as many copies as you like this template is also perfect for school use or in preschools and kindergartens.
You could also use them to decorate your bulletin board or string some together to make a colorful butterfly garland to hang from your ceiling.
More Free Templates for Kids Crafts
I’ve shared quite a few free templates for kids crafts because they’re so popular as a quick way to set up an activity for your children.
We’ve got ideas to get you all through the year but these ones are my favourites for the warmer months of the year when you’re more likely to be thinking about butterflies.
With each of these free printables you’l also find some inspiration and ideas for how you could use them too because as a parent myself I know that there’s days when I haven’t had enough sleep and I’m a bit low on ideas!
Butterfly Craft Ideas
Coloring
Coloring is a great activity and one that kids and parents both enjoy, plus sometimes you just need a quick mess-free activity that doesn’t take ages to plan.
This template makes a great butterfly coloring page so all you need to do is grab your markers, crayons or coloring pencils and you’re ready to get started.
You can design your own butterfly using your favorite bright colors and even glue googly eyes on too if you wish.
Nature Craft
I used this template with my daughter to make this simple butterfly nature craft that you can see in the photo below and we’ve also also changed it for the different seasons with this fall leaf craft.
This craft is a great excuse to get outside and is one we really enjoyed making, the instructions are really easy to follow and it’s a nice activity for younger kids too.
Mosaics
This paper butterfly craft is a great way to use up construction paper, old scrap paper or craft materials. Simply cut up colored paper and glue it on to fill in the butterflies wings.
Try hunting through your craft box or cupboards to see what else you could use for your mosaic, why not try old magazines, scraps of fabric or even cut up toilet paper rolls.
Stickers
Stickers are great for fine motor skills and they’re normally something that appeal to kids too.
You could choose a pack of colored dots, gems or stars to decorate the butterfly wings or if you want to go with something a bit less traditional choose flowers or your kid’s favorite character, whatever you think they’ll enjoy.
Puppet
For a really simple puppet print your butterfly craft template onto cardstock, cut out the butterfly outline and then use tape or a hot glue gun to stick a popsicle stick onto the back.
Pom Pom Painting
This is a great activity for kids of all ages and a great way to make beautiful butterfly crafts. Simply pour some paint onto a reusable plate and dip a pom pom in it before using it to dab onto your butterfly printable to paint it.
Butterfly Activity Sheets
As well as this template we also have a pack of butterfly activity sheets for kids with nine printable pages including life cycle activities, tracing and addition perfect for a butterfly theme. Make sure you check them out too!
More Butterfly Crafts for Kids
This butterfly suncatcher craft is really cheerful and bright and looks great taped up on a window.
I made these DIY number stones to help my daughter with number recognition but they’d be an easy idea if your children are into making painted rocks and you need a simple idea for them to paint.
This easy butterfly craft is great for younger kids as it uses big stamps that are perfect for little hands to grasp.
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So excited to try the butterfly nature project at my son’s birthday party!
That sounds lovely! I hope he has a fantastic birthday x