Spring is officially in the air, however we here in Atlanta are experiencing some winter like temperatures. So to stay in a warmer spirit we wanted to share these adorable spring butterfly buddies with you. Trenice Bishop, a talented freelance designer, created this buddies using Mod Podge and Apple Barrel. This would make a great school project to do in an arts and crafts class, or as an after school project. Below are a full list of supplies you will need to make these buddies, along with their instructions. Happy crafting!

Plaid Supplies

Apple Barrel Acrylic Paint – 20216 Fuchsia, Apple Barrel Acrylic Paint – 20662 Black, Apple Barrel Acrylic Paint - 20247 Caribbean, Apple Barrel Acrylic Paint – 20764 Apricot, Apple Barrel Acrylic Paint – 21176 Grape Jam, Apple Barrel Acrylic Paint – 20516 Ivory, Mod Podge

Other Supplies

Toilet paper rolls, Paintbrushes, Scissors, Water bowl, 4 Sheets of card stock, Hot glue gun, Wiggle eyes, Pipe cleaner,

Instructions

1.    Paint a thin layer of Mod Podge to one side of each piece of card stock. Let dry

2.    Paint the toilet paper rolls with Apricot, Caribbean, Fuchsia and Grape Jam and let dry.  Add a second coat for better coverage.  When dry add a “V” shaped mouth with Black paint and set aside.

3.    When the Mod Podge has dried on the card stock, paint the other sides with Apricot, Caribbean, Fuchsia and Grape Jam. Let dry.

4.    When paint is completely dry on toilet paper rolls, add a layer of ModPodge to seal and let dry again.

5.    Fold dry card stock in half and cut desired shapes for “wings.”

6.    Decorate “wings” as desired. When “wings are dry seal painted side with Mod Podge.

7.    Hot glue toilet paper rolls to dry wings. Add wiggle eyes with hot glue.

8.    Cut pipe cleaners and bend into “V” shape for antenna. Secure with hot glue.

Project Tip

Be sure to cut wing sizes down so these beautiful butterflies can stand on their own.