About This Project

A 20–45 minutes craft for ages 3–10, using supplies you likely already have — Tape, Sharpie Markers, and Scissors.

GlueStick supports kids from setup to cleanup. After they choose a project, we guide them through gathering the supplies, making it, and cleaning up when they're done. We'll even help them share it safely with trusted family and friends.

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    Find Supplies

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    Create a free GlueStick account to track supplies and see if you have what you need at a glance. Leave your kids tips about where supplies are stored in your household so they can set up and clean up their creative spaces independently.
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    Make Butterfly Craft

    Your creative buddy says:
    "Let's stick together and make this one!"

    Step 1: Make a butterfly stencil.

    Fold a small piece of paper in half. Draw half a butterfly on it. Cut out the butterfly. You can make a few different sizes and shapes.

    Step 2: Trace and cut out butterflies.

    SHARP! Grown-up required May need grown-up help
    Use the butterfly stencils to trace butterflies on the flat parts of the milk jug. Cut out the butterflies. Ask an adult for help cutting.

    Step 3: Decorate the butterflies.

    Use the markers to color the butterflies. You can look at pictures of real butterflies to help you design your butterflies.

    Step 4: Hang up the butterflies.

    Cut a piece of string. Tape the butterflies to the string. Hang up your butterflies and watch them glow in the sun!
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    Clean up

    Put things away so your space is tidy for next time.

    Tidy up our space

    Put away our supplies

    Check off each supply when it is put away — and any clean-up tips underneath are done too. You might find a fun surprise!

    • A cartoon of Tape
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Sharpie Markers
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Cardstock
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Milk Jugs
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of String
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Scissors
      Where they belong:

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    Save

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    "Way to stick with it!"

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