Rainforest Butterfly

crayola supplies

Markers
Glue Sticks
Total Tools™ Ultimate Cutter™
Construction Paper

household supplies

chenille sticks
tracing paper

Why

Celebrate wildlife and warm tropical weather! Cut and color a flock of these bright winged creatures!

Steps

1. Fold two sheets of black construction paper in half. Use Crayola® Total Tools™ Ultimate Cutter™ to cut the outline of a butterfly. Open the sheets to see your butterfly wings’ shape.
2. Close the wings. Cut out shapes inside the wings, leaving a black margin between each interior shape. Make sure both layers match.
3. Use a Crayola Glue Stick to attach one of the butterfly layers to tracing paper.
4. With Crayola Washable Markers, color the back of the tracing paper so the bright colors show through the butterfly wings.
5. Glue the other butterfly shape to the back of the tracing paper, matching the first one.
6. Create a body with legs from chenille stems. Twist it on the butterfly. Fold up the wings for a 3-D effect.

When & Where

"The kids made these wonderful butterflies in summer camp. We keep them in our windows."
- Eunice T., mother of ages 10 and 11.

"Our guys are really curious about butterflies and other rainforest creatures. This translucent insect really underscores the fragility of life there."
- Charles P., scout leader.

Interesting Info

Some species of tropical butterflies are among the fastest insects on the earth, with a flying speed of 24 miles per hour.

Safety Guidelines

Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.