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  Posted by Danish Iqbal Satti on July 20, 2024 at 5:25 pm

  How do you make a paper butterfly?

  Chantel Philip replied 7 months, 3 weeks ago 2 Members · 1 Reply

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  Chantel Philip

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  July 20, 2024 at 5:52 pm

  Here is a simple step-by-step guide to make a paper butterfly:

  Materials Needed:

  • Colored paper or cardstock
  • Scissors
  • Glue or double-sided tape

  Instructions:

  1. Start with a square piece of colored paper or cardstock. If you’re using regular rectangular paper, fold it diagonally to create a square.

  2. Fold the square in half diagonally to create a triangle. Crease the fold well.

  3. Unfold the triangle and fold each of the three corners into the center crease. This will create a smaller triangle.

  4. Fold the smaller triangle in half along the center crease.

  5. Take the two pointed corners and fold them into the center crease to create the body of the butterfly.

  6. Cut along the center crease, stopping about an inch from the top. This will create the two wings of the butterfly.

  7. Gently pull the wings apart and curve them upwards to give the butterfly a more realistic shape.

  8. If desired, you can add details to the wings using a pen, marker, or glitter.

  9. To finish, apply a small dot of glue or double-sided tape to the body and attach it to the desired surface.

  That’s it! You now have a simple, beautiful paper butterfly. You can make multiple butterflies in different colors and sizes to create a decorative display.

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