Aren't these the cutest little butterflies!I tell ya, these are very addictive to make. You make one and you feel like making more...
So here are the steps to making these..
You'll need:
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Paper
Scissors
Steps:
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- Take a square piece of paper and fold it diagonally and press it.
- Open up the paper, so you get the crease line.
- Fold diagonally using the other remaining corners. Press it and open it up again. So now you have two crease lines running diagonally.
- Flip the paper and fold the paper in half and press it.
- Open up the paper and fold in half again using the other side, press it and open it up.
- So after all this folding and opening it up, so should have two diagonal crease lines from the mountain fold and two halves lines from the valley fold.
- Now open up the paper and you will have something like this.
- Flip the paper over
- Bring the bottom corner to a little above the top edge and fold down to lock it.
- Flip over the paper and you can see the fold we did in the previous step.
- Bring the top wings together by folding the butterfly in half and squeezing a little along the center line and then leave it. It makes the wings pop up a little.
There you have a butterfly!!
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I can't wait to try these! They would be adorable on a wreath! Thanks for the inspiration! Pinning!
ReplyDeleteYou bet Kelly! It will be beautiful in lot of things.. I was thinking of a butterfly mobile.. or even placing at random places throughout the house..:)
DeleteSo adorable. Thanks for sharing the how to.
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome Ellen! Thank you for stopping by..:)
DeleteThese are beautiful. I think my daughters would love making these with me. Pinning so we can refer back to your great tutorial. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThat's great Rebecca! Thanks for pinning..
DeleteMy girls loved making these too..
These are so pretty, I think the polka dot paper adds to the cuteness
ReplyDeleteThank you Sam!
DeleteI love these, they're so effective and pretty especially with the mixture of pretty paper that you've used. By the way, what size of square paper would your recommend, or dies it not matter? Pinning this so I can try to make one for our young niece. #fStarFrouFrou
ReplyDeleteAngela x
Hello Angela.. you can make with any size square paper...the size of the butterfly will depend on the size of the paper you use..:)
DeleteThese are so pretty! Thanks for the detailed tutorial :)
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome Cara...:) thanks for visiting!
Deletesuch sweet butterflies! How fun to make and maybe do a mobile or scatter around!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely!
DeleteThank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop
ReplyDeleteGlad I could join.. Thanks for hosting the party!
DeleteThese are too gorgeous, and the paper you used is so delightfully bright and cheerful...pinning this for later - many thanks for a lovely tutorial! Hugs...
ReplyDeleteKelly-Anne
Thank you Kelly for the comment and your comment...:)
Deleteso beautiful indeed. I'd love to try it myself..
ReplyDeleteYou should Indah! I am sure you will love making these..:)
DeleteI love anything with butterflies so I hopped over to your blog straight away! Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop. I pinned and featured you today xo
ReplyDeleteYay!! Thank you so much Katherine for featuring me!!
DeleteThese are adorable - I am grabbing paper to make some - thank you for sharing to Pin Worthy Wednesday
ReplyDeleteThank you Amber!
DeleteWow, they're really sweet! Thanks for sharing at Five Star Frou-Frou. Love, Mimi xxx
ReplyDeleteThank you Mimi..thank you for the visit and leaving a comment!
DeleteThey are so pretty! I must try!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely Annie, you should try making these... making these are addictive too...:)
DeleteI love this idea and the tutorial! My daughter loves Butterflies and I am definitely going to make them for her room! Thank you so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteVisiting from the bathtimefuntime blog link up :)
That's wonderful... I am sure she will love it...
DeleteSo adorable! I love how they are 3-D and not just flat butterflies! :) Lisa
ReplyDeleteThank you Lisa..:)
DeleteGreat tutorial! I love your paper choices!
ReplyDeleteThank you Roseann.. I love these paper too, so fun and soothing too..:)
DeleteBeautiful!! Great instructions - Thanks for sharing on the Pleasures of the NW's DIY party!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!! Glad you could follow the instructions..:)
DeleteStunning - great instructions, thank you for putting this together for us! : )
ReplyDelete—Charles
Thank you Charles!
DeleteThese are awesome! Thanks for sharing the instructions. Love the paper you used too and pinned to share. #Snickerdoodle
ReplyDeleteThank you Laurie for the visit and for pinning..:)
DeleteHow cute. I wonder if it can be done with ribbon? Would make lovely hair ornaments for little girls. Although I suppose paper might work too
ReplyDeleteJanice
hmmm, I am not sure if it will get the affect though. Also, I don't know if we get ribbons that thick to make the square good size to begin making the butterflies.
DeleteBut you do make a good point, hair ornaments for little girls will these butterflies would be fun..:)
They are so pretty, perfect for spring! Thank you for sharing at The Really Crafty link Party this week. Pinned!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely..just perfect for spring..:)
DeleteThank you Teresa for stopping by.
Love these! Thanks for sharing at Home Sweet Home!
ReplyDeleteThank you Sherry..:)
DeleteOrigami usually leaves me frustrated, but these actually worked! And you are right, I'm going to have to make several more. Maybe string them as a garland?
ReplyDeleteThat's a clever idea Susan...stringing them in a garland would be lovely..:) Thank you!
DeleteThank you Jess for the invite!
ReplyDeleteWould love to share. Heading your way...:)
Oh I cannot wait to try these. I can see these fluttering everywhere they are gorgeous. LOVE LOVE LOVE it.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing. Pinning.
Thank you Leanna..:)
DeleteMy oldest has been very interested in origami lately. These would be right up her alley! Thanks for sharing at the #happynowlinkup!
ReplyDeleteThat's great! I hope she can follow the tutorial and have fun making these 🙂.
DeleteThanks for stopping by Leslie..:)
I had to pin these! They would make an awesome wall decor for a girls room...hmm...maybe its time I redo my daughter's room.... Thank you for sharing! Great job. I love all your craft posts.
ReplyDeleteOh yes. These would be wonderful to be used as decor. I have used them as wall decor too..:) I love it.
DeleteYour paper butterflies are so adorable. Thanks for sharing the tutorial with us at Snickerdoodle. This is our Most Clicked Feature at today's party. All of the co-hosts will be sharing the feature.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the feature Beverly..:)
DeleteSo gorgeous! I love them!
ReplyDeleteThank you..:)
DeleteI love these! Thanks for the great instructions!
ReplyDeleteThank you Ann for stopping by and for your sweet comment! I am glad you like the instructions..:)
DeleteThese are so pretty! Thanks for linking on Amanda's Books and More!
ReplyDeletethe butterflies are adorable, something to do with my Grandgirl!
ReplyDeleteThese are darling! Pinned! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm!
ReplyDeleteThose butterflies are so joyful and delightful! I will be featuring them at Thursday Favorite Things tomoorow. :)
ReplyDeleteSo pretty and welcoming for Spring. Featuring when my party opens up!
ReplyDeleteThese are so cute! Thanks for sharing on Happiness is Homemade over at LifeasaLEOWife.com. I'd love to have you come by & share on Crafty Creators Link Patry! It's open Thursdays at 6am through Monday nights at 11:59. Hope to see you there!
ReplyDeleteNiki | Life as a LEO Wife
Origami love!
ReplyDeleteI love these cute butterflies and your tutorial makes it seem like something I could actually make! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLove these butterflies. So spring like. Congratulations, you are being features on TFT. I hope you stop by. https://www.eclecticredbarn.com/2024/02/ready-for-spring-on-tft.html
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Bev