How to make a Framed Paper Butterfly

I am very inspired by entomology displays and created this project as an homage to that art. This tutorial explains how to create your very own framed, paper Malabar Tree Nymph butterfly in life size scale. Don't be discouraged if you have never used a utility knife or created a paper cut before; this butterfly can be made with just a little practice and patience.

The materials you will need for this project are:
-Butterfly template found here
-A pencil
-2 pieces of 6.5” x 6.5” white cardstock cut from 8.5 x 11 sheets (keep the scraps!)
-1 sheet 8.5 x 11” colored paper
-Picture frame with an opening larger than 5.5” x 5.5” (I got my 6" x 6" frame here)
-A pair of scissors
-A hobby utility knife with two new blades
-Double sided tape
-Single sided tape
-Hot glue gun
-Glue stick
-Cutting mat

Step 1:

1. Print out the butterfly template available here and cut along the dotted line with a pair of scissors.

Comments

[j_holloway]

I was given this as a gift! Looks beautiful in person too.

[samalert]

Excellent cutting ........... loved the ible

[Mrballeng]

You are my hero

[ChrysN]

Gorgeous!

[Pixie Puddle]

looks fiddly but such a fantastic result, :)

[antioch]

Superawesome!

[shellycaron]

I really want to try this!

[Penolopy Bulnick]

That is amazing! So simple and beautiful!