Content

• To step
• Method 1 of 2: Folding an origami butterfly
• Necessities
• Origami Butterfly
• Butterfly made of pleated paper

Paper butterflies are not only graceful and chic, but also fun to make. If you are a craft beginner, try making one with origami or fold a simpler version with nice folds. When you're done, you can use the butterflies as decoration or give them to family and friends as gifts.

To step

Method 1 of 2: Folding an origami butterfly

1. Pull out the folds to open the wings. Folds pressed together don't exactly look like a pretty butterfly. Gently pull the folds apart so that the two pieces of paper look like one large wing on each side, instead of two loose ones.
   • Be careful not to tear the paper when you arrange the folds.

   Fun ways to use your butterflies

   
   

   Hang them on a string or ribbon to drape as decoration in your room.

   Glue them butterflies on a piece of paper or on canvas, as 3D art.

   Give them as gifts around the holidays.

   Place them on a bookshelf or coffee table for decoration.

   Make Christmas tree decorations from your butterflies.

Necessities

Origami Butterfly

• 1 square piece of paper

Butterfly made of pleated paper

• 1 square piece of paper
• 1 piece of string, wire or ribbon
• Scissors
• Double-sided adhesive tape (optional)
• Glue (optional)