Chenille butterflies

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Lead little hands through a practical project with this simple, useful idea. Also useful for teachers and childcare professionals.

Final Result

Materials

• 1 x bumpy chenille stick
• 1 x black chenille stick
• scissors

Step 1

Bend bumpy chenille stick in half. Bend the bump closest to the fold down to the fold and twist to secure. Bend the second bump to the fold and twist to secure. Repeat for the other side of wings. Cut black chenille stem in half. Fold one piece in half and twist the folded end 1.5cm from the fold. Slide the butterfly between the ends and twist chenille stick above butterfly leaving 2.5cm. Curl ends for antenna.