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Crafting a butterfly clip from foam rubber: Simple DIY instructions for children

Hello! Are you looking for a creative craft idea for a pretty accessory? We're glad you found us. In this guide, I will show you how to create a beautiful butterfly clip out of foam rubber together - a fascinating project that is particularly popular among girls!

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Butterfly Clip: Step-by-Step Guide with Photos and Text Description

For this project, you will need the following materials:

  • White foam rubber (or other colors as desired)
  • Green felt paper for the leaf
  • Silver glitter paper for the body
  • Scissors
  • Hot glue gun
  • Wooden skewer for shaping
  • Hair clip for attaching
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Start by preparing the materials. Lay out the white foam rubber or sturdy paper, green felt, shiny silver paper, scissors, a wooden stick, and a hot glue gun in front of you. Make sure the hot glue gun is already heated and ready to use.
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Cut a small rectangle out of white paper. Fold it in half to mark the center. Using a pencil, draw the outline of a butterfly on the folded paper. Now carefully cut out the template with scissors, being careful not to cut through the fold line.
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Transfer the butterfly template onto the white foam rubber by tracing it with a pencil. Carefully cut the butterfly out of the foam rubber. To create a three-dimensional butterfly, cut out two identical pieces. Prepare the hot glue gun for the next step.
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Give the butterfly volume by slightly bending the wings upwards. Cut a thin strip of silver glitter paper for the body of the butterfly. Prepare the green felt for the leaf and the hair clip to which we will attach the butterfly. Connect the two butterfly templates in the middle with the hot glue gun.
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Attach the hair clip to the green felt using the hot glue gun. Glue the silver strip in the middle of the butterfly to form the body. Connect the two parts of the butterfly and secure them in the middle so that the wings lift up. The finished butterfly clip looks airy and elegant!
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And here is how your finished butterfly clip looks in use! You can attach it to plants, curtains, or of course in your hair. The white butterfly with the silver body looks particularly elegant against the green background. A lovely gift for Mother's Day, a birthday, or just as a little surprise for someone you like. Your handmade butterfly clip is sure to bring a smile to every face!

The Importance of Creative Crafting for Child Development

Crafting promotes fine motor skills in children in a playful way. When children cut, glue, and shape, they train the coordination between hands and eyes and strengthen the muscles in their fingers and hands. These skills are very important later when learning to write and in many other everyday activities.

Creative activities also stimulate mental development. They promote spatial thinking, concentration, and problem-solving skills. Through crafting together, you also get to know your child's strengths and interests better and can support them individually.

This butterfly clip is not only a great crafting project but also a homemade accessory that children can wear with pride. It’s a wonderful way to show them that they can create beautiful things with their own creativity.

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We wish you and your children lots of fun crafting!

Published on by Vitalii Shynakov
Vitalii Shynakov
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