About This Project

A 20–30 minutes craft for ages 3–12, using supplies you likely already have — Scissors, Gems, and White Glue.

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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    A cartoon of Scissors
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    A cartoon of Gems
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    A cartoon of White Glue
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    A cartoon of Clothespins
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    A cartoon of Pipe Cleaners
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    Make Painted Butterfly Doily Craft

    Your creative buddy says:
    "Are you as excited to make this as I am?"

    Step 1: Paint the doilies

    May need grown-up help
    Paint the doilies with watercolors. Be gentle so the doilies don't rip. Set them aside to dry.

    Step 2: Paint the clothespin

    May need grown-up help
    Paint the clothespin with acrylic craft paint. Set it aside to dry.

    Step 3: Add the antennae and face

    Cut a pipe cleaner in half. Glue the pipe cleaner to the clothespin for the antennae. Glue a craft gem to the clothespin for the butterfly's face.

    Step 4: Fold the doilies

    Fold each doily in half (like a taco). Then, fold it in half again (like a piece of pie). Make the second fold slightly below the halfway point so more of the edge of the doily can be seen.

    Step 5: Glue the wings

    Glue the doily wings to the back of the clothespin. Let the glue dry.
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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 Gems
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of White Glue
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Close glue lids.
    • A cartoon of Clothespins
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Watercolor Paint
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Acrylic Paint
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Make sure all paint bottle lids are shut tight.
    • A cartoon of Pipe Cleaners
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Scissors
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Paint Brushes
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Rinse all the paint out of your paint brushes.

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