Tissue paper butterflies

Lil P is back.. and our craft series continue.. Now that shes 3, I've started off on crafts that she can do with as little help as possible.. This is what we did yesterday. 

Tissue paper butterfly



Materials Needed


  1. Tissue paper
  2. Wooden clothespin [or hair pins ]
  3. Tempera colours
  4. Paint brushes
  5. Palette
  6. Scissors

Steps:

  1. Fold a big tissue paper into half. Draw and cut a butterfly. Your kitchen roll will do. Make sure that a wooden clothespin fits just right when clipped at each butterfly's center section.
  2. Place some water colors or ready to use tempera colors on a palette. 
  3. Put a few drops of red on a butterfly and then add a few drops of blue. Watch as the two colors blend together. 
  4. Let the butterfly dry completely. Do not move it.
  5. Make the butterfly bodies by painting a wooden clothespin.
  6. Clip the painted clothespin at the center of the butterfly.

Try it out and do share the pics! :)

19 creative quips:

Swaram on October 5, 2009 at 3:23 PM said...

Aww those r beautiful :D
Gr8 creativity girl! U wil be famous for these one day :)

Hw ws Lil'P's vacation? She is all excited and telling u so many things is it?

Mohan on October 5, 2009 at 3:50 PM said...

That was a cool way of bringing out some creativity! Surely guide my nephews to do this over the weekend :)

Lohit Verma on October 5, 2009 at 4:17 PM said...

Mighty impressive
D is going to be very happy, not sure about her mom though as she would be guiding the process

Hehehe, wicked grin

Elegant Chic on October 5, 2009 at 10:01 PM said...

Awwww cute!!!!!!!

AverageJane on October 5, 2009 at 11:25 PM said...

Beautiful!

lostworld on October 6, 2009 at 9:08 AM said...

Very very pretty! Amazed at your spontaneous ideas. GREAT!

Shruti on October 6, 2009 at 12:11 PM said...

@Swaram: Lil P had a great vacation.. her health has also improved*touchwood* Now she looks like a normal 3 year old.. before she left I was really worried abt her health.. Grannies touch is always magical! :)
@Mohan.. ask them to try it out n don't forget to share their work of art.
@Lohit: Why is it D's mom's work?? ;) U can do it too.. Don't forget to share the pics.
@EC & AJ- :) thanks. We loveeeeeee butterflies
@Lostworld : Next time u have a meet with kids, let me know too. I could teach them some simple painting ideas..

Meira on October 6, 2009 at 1:14 PM said...

I agree. Grandparents somehow work wonders for kids :)
The butterflies are awesome. :)

athivas on October 6, 2009 at 3:07 PM said...

Lil P rocks:) That was a beautiful butterfly!!

memyhubbynbaby on October 6, 2009 at 3:12 PM said...

They look lovely. What are tempera colours?

Shruti on October 6, 2009 at 3:56 PM said...

@Meira- Yup :) the 15 day break was good for all of us.
@Athivas - Welcome here.. Lil P rocks! yah! but what abt her mom ?? ;)
@Priyanks - ready to use acrylic colors which don't need water or any medium to dilute.. if u are using awter colors make sure they are not too dilute

Junius on October 6, 2009 at 4:55 PM said...

aa..so cute!

Swati on October 7, 2009 at 9:29 AM said...

lovely ..will try these

Shruti on October 7, 2009 at 12:12 PM said...

@junius: Thanks and welcome here
@swati: Do share the pics.

lostworld on October 7, 2009 at 6:19 PM said...

Thanks Shruti..I'll let you know. I'm sure the kids would enjoy it.

Mama - Mia on October 14, 2009 at 4:52 PM said...

awesome stuff there!! :)

they look gorgeous!

Sharon Colaco D'Souza on August 18, 2010 at 8:09 PM said...

they are awesome. i am going to replicate these for lil A's room:)...a question how did you make the black thingies attached to the wooden clips? is it thread? or rolled up paper?

MindfulMeanderer on August 21, 2010 at 10:36 AM said...

@Sharon: Its black wool. :)

Anonymous said...

Its a unique idea..great job..good going

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