Galaxy Blot Butterfly Craft for the Little Artist

Today on The Inspiration Edit we have a super fun Galaxy Blot Butterfly craft for you to enjoy.

🎨 Supplies Needed

🖌️ How To Make This Butterfly Craft

Step 1: Download and print out the butterfly templates. There is a free download at the end of the post.

Step 2: Cut the template outs.

Step 3: Fold each butterfly in half.

Step 4: Open the butterfly up. Add blobs of paint to only one side of the butterfly.

Step 5: Fold the butterfly over and give it a gentle push to imprint the paint on both sides. Allow the paint to dry completely.

Step 6: Use a toothbrush or paintbrush to flick white paint across the butterfly. Allow the paint to dry completely.

Step 7: Use a paint brush to add a bit of glue on the butterfly and shake gold glitter on those areas. Shake off the excess glitter.

Step 8: Glue a large pom pom at the top of the butterfly, medium ones in the middle and a small one at the bottom.

Step 9: Cut a pipe cleaner into 4 pieces and curl them at the top.

Step 10: Glue the pipe cleaners onto the back of the large pom pom. Glue googly eyes onto the large pom pom.

Step 11: Your galaxy paint splat butterflies are finished!

Enjoy!

💡 Pro Tip: Attach clear thread to the top of the butterfly and hang it from a stick or ceiling, letting it gently sway and creating a magical floating illusion.

🧑‍🎨 Expert Tips

Color Layer Timing: Apply darker base colors first and allow a few seconds of drying before adding lighter ones to create more layered, glowing galaxy effects without muddying shades.
Asymmetrical Wing Trick: Let the paint naturally vary on each wing instead of forcing perfect symmetry, giving the butterfly a more dynamic, cosmic appearance.
Hidden Star Patterns: Flick tiny dots of white paint across the wings in loose spiral or cluster formations to subtly suggest constellations without formal drawing.
Edge Glow Effect: Lightly sponge a brighter color like violet or turquoise along the very outer edge of each wing to mimic a glowing energy outline.
Fold Texture Boost: Gently crease the wings inward slightly after drying to add a natural fluttering effect, making the finished butterfly feel lighter and more realistic.
Soft Reflection Details: Brush a hint of metallic paint over random spots to catch light differently, helping the galaxy effect shimmer when viewed from different angles.

💭 FAQs

Could butterfly crafts inspire handmade puzzle designs?

Photograph butterfly art, print it onto cardboard, and slice into puzzle pieces for quirky DIY spring puzzles perfect for rainy-day activities.

Can butterfly crafts feature in temporary tattoos?

Scan butterfly crafts, print onto special tattoo paper, and apply to skin for colorful, washable designs great for outdoor picnics or garden parties.

How might butterfly crafts enhance DIY lamp shades?

Glue lightweight butterflies to old lampshades, letting soft lighting shine through cutout wings to cast dreamy galaxy shadows around cozy rooms.

Could butterfly crafts customize bike helmets?

Laminate small butterfly cutouts and stick them onto bike helmets for cheerful, colorful spring riding gear that kids will instantly love wearing.

Download Template

Get your free Printable Galaxy Blot Butterfly Template here!