Clothes Pin Butterfly Magnet Craft for Kids

Clothes Pin Butterfly Magnet Craft For Kids

Spring is such a wonderful time of the year. It's lovely to see the flowers blooming, see the green grass and spend time in the fresh air. I also love the lighter evenings.

Spring is a great time to go on a bug hunt, read about animals, bugs, and small creatures, and get crafting. Today on the blog we have a fun tutorial on how to make a clothespin butterfly. I hope you enjoy.

Either way it' s a fun activity and one I'm sure you will enjoy making with the kids. This is a colourful and easy to make craft.

Enjoy!

Clothes Pin Butterfly Magnet Craft For Kids

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💖 Why You'll Love This Craft
🎨 Supplies Needed
🖌️ How to Make a Butterfly Magnet
🧑‍🎨 Expert Tips
FAQs
Clothes Pin Butterfly Magnet Craft For Kids
🖌️ Related Crafts

💖 Why You'll Love This Craft

Fluttery Fun: Kids will love making their own colorful butterflies.
Stick It Anywhere: Turns into a cute magnet for fridges or lockers.
Quick Craft Time: Easy and fast to make in just a few minutes.

🎨 Supplies Needed

🖌️ How to Make a Butterfly Magnet

Step 1: Begin by choosing a colourful selection of 1 inch and 1.5 inch pom poms and pipe cleaners. Lay your clothespin flat with the clip facing up.

Step 2: Starting from the bottom of your clothespin, glue four 1 inch pom poms in a row and then glue one 1.5 inch pom pom for your butterfly’s head.

Step 3:You will need two pipe cleaners for this step. Bend your pipe cleaners in half and then cut your pipe cleaners at the bend.

Step 4: Use two pipe cleaner halves to create the butterfly’s top wings. Loop the wings and hot glue them into their shape. Cut the other pipe cleaner halves into four even sections. Use two of the pipe cleaner sections to create the bottom wings.

Step 5: Glue your top and bottom butterfly wings onto the back of the clothespin. I used the metal portion of the clothespin as a guideline. I glued the top wings right above it and the bottom wings right below it.

Step 6: Glue a strong magnet on the back of your clothespin at the top.

Step 7: Turn your clothespin butterfly over and glue on google eyes.

Step 8: Take the last two sections of your pipe cleaners and make a loop at the top of them to create an antennae shape. Glue them on top of the butterfly’s pom pom head. Your butterfly is ready to take flight to a fridge near you!

Have Fun!

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💡 Pro Tip: Encourage kids to experiment with various colors and patterns for the pom-poms and pipe cleaners to make each butterfly unique.

🧑‍🎨 Expert Tips

Prepare the Clothespin: Lay the clothespin flat with the clip facing up to ensure proper magnet attachment and stability while decorating. This step ensures that the butterfly holds its shape when finished.
Attach the Body: Glue four small pom-poms together in a row, using a larger one for the butterfly’s head at the top. Make sure the pom-poms are securely attached to avoid any loose pieces.
Create the Wings: Form butterfly wings by bending pipe cleaners into loops, gluing them securely to the back of the clothespin. The pipe cleaners should be evenly spaced for a balanced look.
Add Antennae: Shape two small pieces of pipe cleaner into antennae and glue them onto the pom-pom head. The antennae add a delicate, final touch to the butterfly.
Apply Magnets: Glue a small magnet to the back of the clothespin. This will turn the butterfly into a functional fridge magnet, perfect for displaying artwork.
Decorate: Use googly eyes for the butterfly's head to give it a playful, animated appearance. Experiment with adding other embellishments like glitter or stickers to make it even more vibrant.

FAQs

What materials are needed for this craft?

You'll need clothespins, pipe cleaners, pom poms, googly eyes, magnets, hot glue, and scissors. These materials are essential for creating the butterfly magnet.

How do I start making the butterfly magnet?

Begin by gluing four 1-inch pom poms in a row on the bottom of the clothespin and one 1.5-inch pom pom on top for the head.

What are the steps to complete the butterfly magnet?

Create top and bottom wings using pipe cleaners, glue them to the back of the clothespin, attach a magnet to the top, and add googly eyes and antennae.

How can this craft benefit children?

This activity enhances fine motor skills and encourages creativity. It's a fun way for kids to engage with nature through hands-on crafting.