Spring time means the butterflies are here. Teach kids about these beauties by creating some butterfly crafts. Children love learning about these amazing creatures and creating colorful butterfly projects!

Butterflies are especially great for crafts because of their colorful nature and the many techniques you can use to create them. Kids will love making these butterfly crafts on a sunny spring day, or any time of the year.

You can involve some science lessons by teaching the lifecycle of a caterpillar to a butterfly. Or just work on their arts and creativity with a colorful project.

Whether it’s for toddlers, preschoolers, or school aged kids, there’s sure to be the right butterfly craft to create. We’ve rounded up some awesome ideas for inspirations.

Here are 15 Beautiful Butterfly Crafts For Kids That Will Make Them Flutter With Joy

Tissue Paper Butterflies | Val Event Gal

If you get a pack of 24 sheets of tissue paper at the dollar store you can make 12 large tissue paper butterflies!

Caterpillar to Butterfly Craft | Cutesy Crafts

When you are done, the kids are left with a little caterpillar that goes into its chrysalis and magically transforms into a butterfly.

Butterfly Bubbles | Tikkido

These butterfly bubbles are easy and fast to make, and are incredibly inexpensive, too.

3D Butterflies | Projects With Kids

Bright spring colors and hearts fill this beautiful 3D butterfly paper craft that is perfect for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day and spring.

Fall Leaf Butterfly Art | Made With Happy via Chica Circle

This fun display of Fall leaves cut into butterflies is not only beautiful to look at, it is so much fun to make with the kids!

Paper Towel Butterflies | Make It and Love It via Skip To My Lou

The process of making these paper towel butterflies…….and playing with them afterwards is thrilling!

Butterfly Mask | Meraki Mother

This colorful butterfly eye mask is a perfect activity if you are looking for DIY butterfly craft ideas for kids.

Handprint Butterfly | A Mom’s Impression

This activity is a fun one to do when your kids are learning about the transformation of a caterpillar to a butterfly.

Egg Carton Butterflies | Our Kid Things

Egg Carton Butterflies added to painted mason jars for a vase of flowers is the perfect Spring Decoration or gift for Mom or Grandma!

Stained Glass Butterfly | Typically Simple

This stained glass butterfly is simple to make and adds some color to your windows! A fun and colorful craft to welcome spring!

Coffee Filter Butterfly | Crafts By Amanda

Coffee filter butterflies are easy to make and oh so beautiful!

Watercolor Butterflies | Crafts By Amanda

Watercolor paints are inexpensive and easy for kids to use. They dry in vibrant colors, making this a perfect spring craft.

Black Blue Watercolor Butterfly | Views From A Step Stool

Mix up a batch of black glue to create this fun and colorful butterfly.

Crinkle Butterflies | Messy Little Monster

These butterflies look beautiful hanging up and make a great addition to a spring themed project.

Origami Butterflies | Mad In Crafts

You can hang the simple origami butterflies from a mantel, use them as pretty dinner place cards, or put them on a Spring wreath.

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