This whimsical cardboard roll butterfly is so much fun for kids and tweens to make! And with just a few simple supplies, like a toilet paper roll and flowers in your favourite colour, you can create a cheerful butterfly that looks like it bloomed right out of a garden.
Helpful Tips:
What kind of glue works best for this paper roll butterfly craft?
We definitely recommend using a hot glue gun for this toilet paper roll butterfly craft. Hot glue securely holds the flowers and cardboard pieces together and it dries really quickly. Adult supervision is recommended if kids are helping, even when using a low temperature glue gun! You can also use tacky glue to avoid any risks from hot glue, but it will take longer to dry.
What are the best flowers to use for this floral paper roll butterfly?
We definitely recommend using faux flowers for this craft. They hold their shape and colour beautifully, creating long-lasting butterflies! But you can also use our other tutorials to make flowers for this craft out of crepe paper, mini cupcake liners, tissue paper, or felt. You can also use dried flowers or pressed flowers. Handle pressed flowers carefully and use Mod Podge to apply them. If using pressed flowers, try cutting the wings from a plastic bottle or clamshell container for a different look!
What size paper roll should I use for my paper roll butterfly craft?
A regular toilet paper roll is perfect for this DIY floral butterfly! If you don’t want to recycle ones from your bathroom, you can buy cardboard tubes online. You can also use a paper towel roll or wrapping paper tube and cut them to your desired size! Or make your own roll from thick cardstock. This floral paper roll butterfly craft is the perfect way to celebrate the colours and joy of spring! Whether you’re making one as a cheerful decoration or creating a whole garden of butterflies, this upcycled craft is sure to add charm to any space.
Here’s even more paper roll craft ideas:
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