This classic coffee filter butterfly craft is always popular with kids. Coffee filters and watercolor paint turn into beautiful butterflies that your kids will love!
Author: Amanda Formaro
Supplies
1/2black pipe cleaner
Paper coffee filter
Water color paints
Paintbrush
Water
Instructions
Flatten the coffee filter and place it on a plate or newspaper, the paint and water will soak through. Set aside on paper towels to dry.
Fold the pipe cleaner in half. Remember, you are only using half of a pipe cleaner to begin with.
Fold the coffee filter accordion style, in about ½" pleats.
Twist the pipe cleaner around the filter to secure it in place.
Twist the pipe cleaner around the filter to secure it in place.
Bend the tips of the pipe cleaners over about ¼" to create the antennae.