A fun and easy color transfer art project that kids will love!
Check out these bright and beautiful tissue paper painted butterflies using just a few cheap craft supplies! I love this fun spring craft idea for kids and adults of all ages. Grab some bleeding tissue paper, this FREE butterfly printable, and a spray bottle to make the best butterfly craft ever!
My daughter loves butterflies so I knew painting butterflies with tissue paper would be a hit. And boy was I right. This craft is fun, engaging, and comes out great every time. Keep scrolling to see how to paint with tissue paper!
Materials Needed
- Free Butterfly Printable
- Spray Bottle
- Scissors
- Bleeding Tissue Paper (Here’s what I bought)
How To Make Tissue Paper Butterflies
Start by printing our free butterfly template on card stock. Choose 4-6 different tissue paper colors and cut or tear into small pieces.
Using a spray bottle, lightly spray the butterfly with water. Then completely cover the butterfly wings with tissue paper. Spray the top of the tissue paper with water once more when the wings are fully covered. Let sit for about 10 minutes. This is when the tissue paper color transfer magic happens!
After 10 minutes, peel off the tissue paper and let the butterfly dry completely before cutting out.
I love this craft because every tissue paper painted butterfly is completely unique. Your kids can choose their favorite colors, make a pattern, or try to copy colors from a real butterfly! This is a fun art project for school, homeschool, and even Sunday school classes because it’s so cheap and easy to make.
Do I Have To Use Bleeding Tissue Paper?
The short answer is YES! Check out the picture below. I used normal gift tissue paper on the left and bleeding tissue paper on the right to paint my butterflies. As you can see the regular tissue paper leaves very faint coloring. So if you’re looking for bright and vibrant painted butterflies, using bleeding craft tissue paper is a must!
This easy art project for kids is perfect for spring and summer. Kids can enjoy making a fun paper butterfly craft, then head outside to watch real butterflies! Such a great way to get kids interested in nature and the best craft to go along with a study on metamorphosis. Make sure to grab your free copy of the butterfly outline here!
Don’t forget to save and pin this butterfly craft for later!