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A 15–45 minutes craft for ages 3–12, using supplies you likely already have — Paint, Construction Paper, and Newspapers.

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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    Make Newspaper Squish Paint Butterfly Craft

    Your creative buddy says:
    "I can't wait to make a project with you!"

    Step 1: Fold paper, outline wings with paint, and add dots.

    May need grown-up help
    First, pick a light-colored piece of paper and fold it in half. Now, choose your favorite paint colors! Squeeze a line of paint to draw the shape of one butterfly wing on one side of the folded paper. If you want, you can draw the wing shape with a pencil first, then trace it with paint. Next, squeeze little dots of paint inside your butterfly wing. Don't use too much paint at first; you can always add more later!

    Step 2: Fold the paper again and press to squish the paint.

    May need grown-up help
    Now that you have paint on one side, fold your paper in half again. Gently press down on the paper so the paint squishes and makes cool patterns! Open your paper to see your beautiful design. If you want more color, add a few more dots of paint and squish it again.

    Step 3: Tear and glue newspaper for the body and wing details.

    It's time to add special details to your butterfly! Tear a long strip of newspaper to make the butterfly's body. After the paint is dry, use your glue stick to glue the newspaper body in place. Now, tear small pieces of newspaper into shapes like circles, ovals, or hearts. Glue these onto your butterfly's wings. Butterflies usually have the same shapes on both wings, so try to tear two of the same shape at a time by putting two small pieces of newspaper together. You can also tear some newspaper to make antennae for your butterfly and glue them on top of its head. It's easier to tear smaller pieces of newspaper.
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    Clean up

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

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    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 Paint
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Close all paint lids tightly.
    • A cartoon of Construction Paper
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Newspapers
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Glue Sticks
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Put cap on glue sticks tightly.

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