Folded Paper Morpho Butterfly

5-10 minutes
Ages 5-10
2
2 of 7 steps need adult
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About This Project

Brighten your day with these beautiful paper Blue Morpho Butterflies! They’re super easy to make with common crafty items. You can make this butterfly with just about anything: plain white paper, colorful construction paper or tissue paper. I’ll give you directions to make your butterfly look like a blue morpho, but you can use any color you like–there’s a lot of butterflies in the world!

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About the Author

STL Motherhood

I’m a boy mom, crafter and former reporter who loves taking my kids to superhero movies. Join me for a mix of traditional kid crafts, STEM fun and 3D printing.

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