If you’re looking for a fun and easy craft project, try making black paper Halloween butterflies to add a touch of eerie elegance to your Halloween decor.
Use Black Cardstock for Halloween Butterflies
These butterflies can be used to create a creepy-crawly atmosphere that’s perfect for the season. These butterflies are one of the simplest Halloween decorations you can make. It just takes 3 items: black cardstock paper, a butterfly punch, and double-sided tape.
Use a Punch for Halloween Butterflies
Start with a stack of cardstock. I suggest this source for the paper that has 50 sheets. The butterfly punch is 1 3/4 inches (4.44 cm) and can be found here. You can vary the size of the butterflies by getting a smaller and larger punch, but I think the main appeal is having butterflies en mass.
Punch Halloween Butterflies in Rows
Punch butterflies in even rows to get the most out of an 8 x 11-inch sheet of paper (as shown below). You can get about (20) 1 3/4-inch butterflies from each sheet. You can get more out of a sheet using a smaller punch and fewer when using a bigger punch.
First, punch around the sheet of cardstock because the puncher can’t reach into the middle of the sheet. Then, trim off the punched area and punch another row. Keep repeating until you punch the entire sheet.
Bend the Wings
After you punch out the butterflies, bend the wings so they point upward (shown above) to mimic a real butterfly. The body is left flat, and the wings are bent upward from the body. After you shape a few, it becomes easy to do.
Use Double-Sided Tape on Halloween Butterflies
Place a small piece of double-sided tape on the back of each butterfly so you can attach them to mirrors and other surfaces.
How to Position Halloween Butterflies
Position the butterflies in different directions, clump some together, and space out others. Some wings should be almost flat, while others should be folded together to mimic real butterflies. Using a swarm of butterflies makes a room unsettling and perfect for Halloween.
Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party or want to add seasonal charm to your home, these black paper butterflies are a simple and effective way to bring a touch of creepy elegance to your Halloween decor. Plus, they’re a fun and creative craft project that the whole family can enjoy making together. Try making them and see how these beautiful creatures can add a sinister twist to your Halloween festivities.
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