Accordion fold paper butterflies are a simple craft that even kids can make. Spice them up by adding pretty beads or making them from metallic scrapbook paper. These butterflies make super cute, affordable wall decor for a little girl’s bedroom or nursery. They’d also be great for a spring party!
Are you ready to learn how to make your very own paper butterflies?
Materials Needed
- scrapbook paper
- assorted beads
- craft wire (thin enough to be easily bendable. I used 24 gauge)
- scissors
- paper scorer (optional, but it sure makes the project easier!)
Instructions
Step 1: Begin by cutting a curvy butterfly wing shape into your scrapbook paper. To ensure the two sides are symmetrical, cut one side, then move the excess paper scraps to the other side, trace, then cut. Voila! Perfectly symmetrical cuts without having to fold down the middle of the paper.
Step 2: Score 1/2 inch parallel lines across the entire paper.
Step 3: Accordion fold the scores so you end up with this:
Step 4: Pinch the center together and wrap tightly with wire. Leave two long ends of wire sticking out the top. These will be the antennas. Add beads if desired. You can also hot glue beads over the center area on top of the wire to look like the butterfly body.
And there you have it! Big paper butterflies! Attach them to the wall with Command Strips or hang them from fishing line so they look like they’re flying.
I love how you can change the whole look of them by the paper choice and the shape you cut the wings. I could make dozens of these! So pretty!
Comments & Reviews
love these! and they look so easy, my daughter would love these in her room.
Which paper scorer did you use? I want to buy on amazon please…
I updated the supply list to include a link to the paper scorer.
may I see more instructions? I cant tell what do do and when I tried, I didn’t get the end results. please read.
What part are you struggling with? Cut out the shape as shown in the pictures, accordion fold, then staple it tight in the middle.