DIY Butterfly Mask for Kids

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DIY Butterfly Mask For Kids

Did you ever wear a mask or make a mask as a child? I remember making one at school. It was a paper mache mask and was so fun to create. I loved making arty things at school and these were always my favourite classes as a little girl, art, and PE.

Well, today we have a super cute butterfly mask to make. It is easy to do and we have a free downloadable template to help you! Enjoy! Be sure to check out these fun knock knock jokes for kids, they are fun to share while crafting together!

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Supplies for Your DIY Butterfly Mask

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Pacon Card Stock, 8 1/2 inches by 11 inches, Colorful Assortment, 250 Sheets (101199)Pacon Card Stock, 8 1/2 inches by 11 inches, Colorful Assortment, 250 Sheets (101199)Scotch Precision Scissor, 6-Inches (1446), 1-packScotch Precision Scissor, 6-Inches (1446), 1-packElmer's E304 Glue (2 Piece)Elmer’s E304 Glue (2 Piece)

Let’s Make This DIY Butterfly Mask

Download the template and print out.  Cut the butterfly and the eye holes out from the printed template. 

Trace the entire butterfly shape onto cardstock and cut out. Cut the eye holes out.

Trace the body of the butterfly onto cardstock and cut out.

Set aside. Cut out each shape from the butterfly template. 

Trace the shapes onto colored cardstock and then cut the shapes out.

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Arrange the shapes onto the butterfly and find a color combination and look that you enjoy.

Glue all of the shapes into place on the butterfly. 

Draw lines across the body of the butterfly. Refer to the photo.

Add lines of glue to the shapes and decorate with glitter

Shake off excess glitter and allow the glue/glitter to dry completely.

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Add glue to the head and coat with glitter.

Shake off excess glitter. Glue the body of the butterfly onto the middle of the butterfly. 

Cut very thin strips from black cardstock.  Glue behind the head.

Use a hot glue gun or white glue to add a popsicle stick handle to the mask. 

You can also add ribbon to either side of the mask and tie the mask into place.

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Your butterfly mask is finished and ready to be enjoyed.

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This would make a great party activity!

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DIY Butterfly Mask For Kids

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This is a tutorial on how to make a butterfly mask.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Active Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Difficulty Easy

Materials

  • Cardstock
  • Glue
  • Pencil
  • Popsicle Sticks
  • Glitter
  • Sharpie
  • Template

Tools

  • Scissors

Instructions

    Download the template and print out.  Cut the butterfly and the eye holes out from the printed template. 

    Trace the entire butterfly shape onto cardstock and cut out. Cut the eye holes out.

    Trace the body of the butterfly onto cardstock and cut out.

    Set aside. Cut out each shape from the butterfly template. 

    Trace the shapes onto colored cardstock and then cut the shapes out.

    Arrange the shapes onto the butterfly and find a color combination and look that you enjoy.

    Glue all of the shapes into place on the butterfly. 

    Draw lines across the body of the butterfly. Refer to the photo.

    Add lines of glue to the shapes and decorate with glitter

    Shake off excess glitter and allow the glue/glitter to dry completely.

    Add glue to the head and coat with glitter.

    Shake off excess glitter. Glue the body of the butterfly onto the middle of the butterfly. 

    Cut very thin strips from black cardstock.  The glue behind the head.

    Use a hot glue gun or white glue to add a popsicle stick handle to the mask. 

    You can also add ribbon to either side of the mask and tie the mask into place.

    Your butterfly mask is finished and ready to be enjoyed.

    This would make a great party activity!

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Angela Milnes is a Qualified Early Years Teacher who has specialised in Preschool and Kindergarten teaching. She has a wealth of experience teaching young children and is passionate about kids crafts and having fun as a family. Angela has also taught cooking skills and loves to share both family recipes and easy crafts here on The Inspiration Edit. Follow her on Pinterest!

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