DIY Butterfly Wall Art Crafts for Kids

Butterflies bring joy, color, and imagination to any classroom. This craft lets kids create a magical wall art scene with butterflies flying upward from children’s hands. It’s simple, creative, and makes a beautiful welcome decoration for classrooms or play areas.

What You Need

• Large black paper (2 A3 sheets or black demi size)
• Printable kid silhouettes (girl and boy)
• Printable butterfly templates
• Crayons, markers, or paints
• Scissors
• Glue

How to Make

1. Prepare background:
   • Use large black paper (about 2 A3 sheets or demi size).
   • Paste it on a matching wall space.
2. Make kid silhouettes:
   • Print kids on white sheets (girl and boy).
   • Cut them out neatly.
   • Paste them at the bottom of the black background.
3. Create butterflies:
   • Print butterfly templates and cut them out separately.
   • Fold each butterfly along its symmetrical line.
   • Apply glue only along the fold line.
   • Paste butterflies on the top area of the black background, as if flying upward from the kids.
   • Keep wings free without pasting to give a 3D effect.
4. Dry and finish:
   • Let the craft dry completely.
   • Finally, write a welcome message or any classroom message to finish your wall art.

🌟 Benefits

• Boosts creativity – Kids design their own butterfly arrangement.
• Improves motor skills – Cutting, folding, and pasting build coordination.
• Encourages imagination – Children feel like they’re releasing butterflies.
• Bright classroom décor – Adds color and joy to walls.
• Supports teamwork – Perfect for group projects.

Templates:

Click here to get the FREE PDF template: Download (Printable)