Description
Beautiful Seashell Butterflies are a fun and creative craft project that turns collected seashells into delicate butterfly decorations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 seashells per butterfly (2 large for top wings, 2 small for bottom wings)
- A small twig, craft stick, or pipe cleaner (for the body)
- Strong craft glue or hot glue (adult help recommended)
- Paints, glitter, or markers (optional for decoration)
- Googly eyes (optional for a cute look)
Instructions
- Arrange the wings: Place 2 larger seashells at the top and 2 smaller ones at the bottom, forming butterfly wings.
- Make the body: Use a twig, pipe cleaner, or craft stick as the butterfly’s body and place it in the center.
- Glue it all together: Secure the seashells to the body with strong glue. Let it dry fully.
- Add details: Paint the shells in bright colors or pastel shades.
- Add glitter for sparkle.
- Glue on googly eyes to the body if you want a whimsical butterfly.
- Optional antennae: Twist a small piece of pipe cleaner into antennae and glue to the top of the body.
Notes
- If seashells are heavy, lay them flat on a card base instead of gluing upright.
- Spray with clear varnish or Mod Podge for a glossy, long-lasting finish.
- Turn your butterfly into a fridge magnet by gluing a magnet strip to the back.
- Perfect for decorating walls, plant pots, or a summer craft board.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Craft
- Method: Upcycling Craft
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Nutrition
- Serving Size: N/A
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- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
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- Cholesterol: N/A