Tie-Dye Paper Butterfly

Looking for a simple yet creative paper craft that you can create with your little ones? Try making tie-dye paper butterflies with materials you already have around the house! This colorful paper craft for kids combines the simplicity of paper crafts with the vibrancy of tie dye.

Tulip Tie-Dye Party Kit

Paper coffee filters

Chenille stems

Wire rack + sheet tray

Scissors

Cover your workstation with a protective surface cover (included in the Tulip Tie-Dye Party Kit) and prepare the tie-dye solutions by adding water to the dye bottles, filling to the neck. Replace the cap tightly and shake well until dye powder is fully dissolved. Place two paper coffee filters flat on top of a wire rack over a sheet tray to catch excess dye. The coffee filters will be the wings for your paper butterfly!

Put on a pair of protective gloves and apply dye to the paper butterfly wings. Apply a small amount of dye at a time, allowing the color to soak into the paper. Remember to apply similar dye colors near each other, or the colors might get muddy. Once you’re satisfied with the design, allow the dyed paper coffee filters to dry completely.

Once the wings have dried completely, accordion fold each paper coffee filter horizontally.

It’s time to assemble this whimsical paper craft for kids! Stack the two folded coffee filters, then wrap them together with a chenille stem. Cut the chenille stem to your desired length and curl the ends to create antennae for your butterfly. Spread out the wings and admire your colorful tie-dye paper butterfly!

Repeat this process to create as many paper butterflies as you’d like. Experiment with different color combinations to create a kaleidoscope of vibrant butterflies!