Easy 5-minute Butterfly Craft Tutorial

Looking for an easy butterfly craft to make with your toddler or preschooler? Then you should try this yarn butterfly cutie. It’s perfect for your no-mess 5-minute craft days. So if you’ve got some yarn and pipe cleaners, bring them out of their hiding places and explore some creativity with your child.

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Craft: Yarn + Pipe Cleaner Butterflies

Why You’ll Love It:

• Great for pincer grip + fine motor skills
• Complete mess-free (YES, PLEASE!)
• Uses basic, affordable supplies

What You’ll Need:

• White yarn (or any colour you like)
• Pipe cleaners
• Scissors

Need help choosing the right supplies? Check out our favourite craft supplies.

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How to Make It:

Wrap the yarn: Start by wrapping your yarn around your fingers about 30–40 times.

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Slide it off and pinch the middle to create a bow-tie shape.

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Twist a pipe cleaner tightly around the middle of the yarn bundle to hold it in place. Leave the ends sticking up. Then curl the ends into cute antennae.

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Done! Your little yarn butterfly is ready to flutter.

Crafty Tip:

Let your child wrap the yarn around their fingers (With some guidance). It’s a sneaky way to work in some hand coordination practice.

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If you’re more of a “watch and do” mama like me…
Here’s the video walkthrough to guide you through both butterfly crafts! Subscribe to my YouTube channel for my easy craft ideas.

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Clean-Up Level: 1/10

No sticky glue stains, and definitely no “How did paint get on the ceiling?”

Perfect For:

• Quiet time activities
• Preschool learning through play
• Butterfly-themed homeschool units

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Want More Easy Crafts?

Read 10 easy butterfly crafts to keep the creativity flowing—without the stress!

Save It for Later!

Don’t forget to pin this for your next rainy day, screen-free hour, or spontaneous “Mama, I’m bored” moment.

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