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Time Required :
About 30 minutes
Beginner
Beginner
You're new to the skills necessary to complete this project, or maybe you've tried them just once or twice before.

butterfly dot painting

This project is intended for kids ages 5+.
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Print Project

Step 1

Draw two sets of wings to make a butterfly on a piece of mixed media paper.

Step 2

Use the outline of the wings as a guide for your painting. Dip the firm eraser on your pencil (or cotton swab) into paint and make dots over your design. Fill the design with dots of paint until the design is full.

Step 3

Paint a craft stick and add lines. Use the pencil eraser (or cotton swab) as your paintbrush. Ley dry.

Step 4

Glue the painted craft stick inside the wings and let dry.

Step 5

Glue wiggle eyes on the craft stick. Let dry.

Step 6

Finally, add paint to the background of the paper. Let dry.

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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    Creatology™ Assorted Wiggle Eyes

    Item # 10043489 
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    Jumbo Wood Craft Sticks, 40ct. by Creatology™

    Item # 10334891 
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    $7.99
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    Glitter & Sequin Glue By Creatology®

    Item # 10489189 
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You’ll Also Need
  • Pencil with Firm Eraser (or Cotton Swab)
  • 1 - Triangle Paint Brushes by Creatology® (SKU 10347498)
Instructions
Step 1

Draw two sets of wings to make a butterfly on a piece of mixed media paper.

Step 2

Use the outline of the wings as a guide for your painting. Dip the firm eraser on your pencil (or cotton swab) into paint and make dots over your design. Fill the design with dots of paint until the design is full.

Step 3

Paint a craft stick and add lines. Use the pencil eraser (or cotton swab) as your paintbrush. Ley dry.

Step 4

Glue the painted craft stick inside the wings and let dry.

Step 5

Glue wiggle eyes on the craft stick. Let dry.

Step 6

Finally, add paint to the background of the paper. Let dry.

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